The Prosthetist

Resource for Grades 6-12

The Prosthetist

Media Type:
Video

Running Time: 4m 05s
Size: 13.6 MB


Source: MEDAL QUEST: "The Prosthetist"

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Resource Produced by:

WGBH Educational Foundation

Collection Developed by:

WGBH Educational Foundation

Collection Funded by:

BP for Adaptive Technologies

In this MEDAL QUEST video, prosthetist Shane Ryley reveals the special care and technology needed to create the high-performance artificial limbs that have revolutionized sports for athletes with disabilities. Ryley details the process, from fabrication to fit to function and maintenance.

open Discussion Questions

  • How is a runner’s prosthetic different from an everyday walker’s prosthetic?
  • How does a runner’s prosthetic work?
  • What factors are considered when creating a runner’s prosthetic?
  • What are some of the steps in the process of creating a prosthetic limb?

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