Myoelectric Mouse Control Project
Myoelectric stimulation of residual limb(s) as soon and as often as possible after amputation helps retain crucial nerve endings in amputees, allowing for greater control of prostheses fitted at a later date. The Center for the Intrepid in San Antonio, Texas, is a rehabilitation center that uses nerve stimulation control to interface with software games. The medical technology currently in use by occupational therapists and physiotherapists, both there and elsewhere, is limited and outdated in comparison to current market technology.
This QL+ Project will develop a myoelectric control based interface for a standard USB computer mouse. Creating a rehabilitative experience that is engaging and fun will assist in improving the life of the patients. This rehabilitation serves as a precursor to prosthetic options.
Donations for the Prosthetic Knee-Leg Lift and the Myoelectric Mouse projects were made to QL+ on March 28, 2012, at the Golden Eagle Dinner; no further donations are being accepted for these projects. However, SAME is accepting donations for the Universal Lift Program. Click here to donate today.
Individual Donors:
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Bob & Phyllis Wolff
Charles J. Williams P.E., DBIA, PMP
Command Sgt. Maj. William McDaniel Jr., USA (Ret.)
Daniel Palaghiuc
Dennis T O'Geary
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Diana Dawkins
Gary Basham
Harold Rosen
Jeff and Denise Sorenson
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John B. Swartwout
Rear Adm. Sven E. Rodenbeck
Tony Leketa
William C. Allanach
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Organization Donors:
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2011 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
ALLAN & CONRAD Inc.
Coast Harbor Assoc., Inc. Employees
Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc.
Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Gulf Coast Architectural Group
H&S Environmental Inc.
MW Builders
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R.A. Burch Construction
SAME Cape Fear Post
SAME Dallas Post
SAME Detroit Post
SAME Greater Kansas City Post
SAME Narragansett Bay Post
SAME National
SAME New York Capital District Post
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SAME Oklahoma City Post
SAME Omaha Post
SAME Orange County Post
SAME San Antonio Post
SAME Tampa Post
SAME Washington DC Post
Sandhills Utility Services, LLC
WT Resources
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We have met our projected goal as of Feb. 24, 2012. Please keep the momentum going by donating today!