Extended physiological proprioception

Extended physiological proprioception

Extended physiological proprioception (EPP) is a concept pioneered by D.C. Simpson (1972) to describe the ability to perceive at the tip of the tool, in this case a prosthetic limb. The work was based on pneumatic prosthesis developed in response to disabilities in infants as a result of the drug, thalidomide.


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