To adapt the control of a myoelectric prosthesis, the muscle signals of the patient have to be tested. With PAULA the patient may quickly and effectively learn targeted contraction of individual muscle groups by training, which will be documented.
Once a patient file has been created, the prosthetist's work can begin. A Myo-Test is a basic prerequisite for optimal adaptation of a myoelectrically controlled prosthesis. During the test, the intensity of muscle contraction is measured on the skin surface by means of electrodes and the best possible electrode positions are determined. The muscle potentials will be transmitted to the computer screen where the prosthetist can choose from different programs and components depending on patients’ indications. Here again, the prosthetist may rely on PAULA's help. The Otto Bock software MyoSoft® has been revised and integrated into PAULA. The prosthetist can test and evaluate the muscle signals for optimal electrode setting.
At the same time, the patient can exercise his or her muscles and learn the function of the selected components. PAULA supports the selection and simulation of components depending on the amputation level, residual limb length, and muscle potentials.
A video animation on screen shows the patient how the components move realistically. This is a tremendous advantage for the patient, because it helps him or her to quickly and effectively learn targeted contraction of individual muscle groups. At the same time, the prosthetist can save the Myo-Test with electrode settings for documentation purposes. With PAULA, the prosthetist can simulate all current MYOBOCK® components complying with the patient’s indication.
