Empowering amputees to lead fulfilling lives through accessible prosthetic rehabilitation: A journey toward bridging the gap with a pro bono application

An mHealth application incorporating evidence-based exercises and user-informed features can help overcome access barriers to prosthetic rehabilitation in South Africa. Such an application has the potential to enhance functional outcomes, promote self-management, and support healthcare providers in delivering consistent, quality rehabilitation.

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Prosthetics and Orthotics International
Published
2025-12-03
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https://doi.org/10.1097/pxr.0000000000000509
Primary Topic
Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
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Empowering amputees to lead fulfilling lives through accessible prosthetic rehabilitation: A journey toward bridging the gap with a pro bono application

Surona Visagie, Susanna Catharina Curlewis
Prosthetics and Orthotics International
Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
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Empowering amputees to lead fulfilling lives through accessible prosthetic rehabilitation: A journey toward bridging the gap with a pro bono application

Surona Visagie, Susanna Catharina Curlewis
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Abstract

An mHealth application incorporating evidence-based exercises and user-informed features can help overcome access barriers to prosthetic rehabilitation in South Africa. Such an application has the potential to enhance functional outcomes, promote self-management, and support healthcare providers in delivering consistent, quality rehabilitation.

Prosthetics and Orthotics International
Stellenbosch University (ZA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 63%
Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
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