Prothetic Arms

What Types Of Prosthetic Arms Does NY Rehab offer?

NY Rehab offers both passive prosthetic arms and bionic prosthetic arms.

Passive prosthetic arms have parts that are non-articulating and do not allow for movement. A passive prosthetic arm can:

• Have basic functionality that allows for pushing and pulling actions, as well as supporting and stabilizing motions

• Be designed with special joints so the arm can hold and carry objects

• Be fabricated to match skin tone

Bionic prosthetic arms or myoelectric prosthetic arms have moving parts that work via sensor and electrodes. A bionic arm can:

• Detect the speed and strength of muscle movements and contractions in the residual limb or the shoulder, back and chest areas (if the amputee has lost an entire arm)

• Operate the various component of the prosthetic arm in a way that mimics natural movement