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Information related to hand washing and breaking the cycle of infectious agents

Here is some information on the Nine-Hole Peg Test.

This website describes the precautions set by the CDC to help with infection control. It also has a diagram with pictures to inform you when certain precautions should be taken.

This is an informational video on using a dynamometer.

I had actually been searching for something like this because I am interested in some work with wounded warrior, and this gave me lots of great information on the combat amputee. This is a powerpoint on the combat amputee, and shows some really neat progressive pictures and explanations!

The world of prosthesis is constantly growing in technology and this video shows just how far technology has come. The bionics are controlled by neural commands rather than nerve impulses, which allows for a more accurate ambulation. In this video Hugh Herr describes how the bionics are made and what the measuring process is for the patient. I think this will help reinforce what we learned this past Friday about amputated limbs. Also, there is a lot of information as to whom these bionics would be good for and how one may get one.