People with physical impairments often experience higher amounts of cognitive load as the nature of their impairment makes the performance of certain tasks inherently more complex. This webinar aims to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the concept of cognitive load and to explore the effects that orthotic and prosthetic device provision may have on cognitive processes.
Nerrolyn will present results of neuroimaging studies investigating the use of finger orthoses to reduce cognitive load for individuals with joint hypermobility disorders, as well as studies investigating cognitive load associated with prosthetic knee joint prescription.
The webinar will conclude with a discussion of how to measure cognitive load in a clinical environment.