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Typical upper limb prostheses may limit sports participation;
therefore, specialized terminal devices are often needed. The purpose of this
study was to evaluate the ability of transradial amputees to play golf using a
specialized terminal device. METHODS: Club head speed,
X-factor, and elbow motion of two individuals with transradial amputations using
an Eagle Golf terminal device were compared to a non-amputee during a golf swing.
Measurements were collected pre/post training with various stances and grips.
FINDINGS AND OUTCOMES: Both prosthesis users preferred a right-handed stance
initially; however, after training, one preferred a left-handed stance. The
amputees had slower club head speeds and a lower X-factor compared to the
non-amputee golfer, but increased their individual elbow motion on the prosthetic
side after training. CONCLUSION: Amputees enjoyed using the device, and it may
provide kinematic benefits indicated by the increase in elbow flexion on the
prosthetic side. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The transradial amputees were able to swing
a golf club with sufficient repetition, form, and velocity to play golf
recreationally. Increased elbow flexion on the prosthetic side suggests a
potential benefit from using the Eagle Golf terminal device. Participating in
recreational sports can increase amputees' health and quality of life.
CI - (c) The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 2014.

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