April 23: In a continued effort to strengthen clinical capabilities in prosthetics and rehabilitation, Motorica India recently concluded a three-day Continuing Rehabilitation Education (CRE) programme at Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (DIVYANGJAN) (PDUNIPPD). The programme, centred on advancements in socket technology for trans-humeral myoelectric prostheses, brought together students, clinicians, prosthetists and orthotists for hands-on learning and practical exposure.
Designed as a collaborative learning initiative, the programme combined PDUNIPPD’s clinical expertise with Motorica’s technical inputs, allowing participants to engage with contemporary prosthetic systems and understand their practical application in rehabilitation settings. Through demonstrations, workshops and lab-based sessions, participants were introduced to new approaches in socket design, material selection and device customization, with an emphasis on improving comfort, functionality and long-term adoption for users.
A key highlight was live EMG assessments, facilitated using Motorica’s systems, allowing participants to understand how muscle signals are captured and translated into movement. This on-ground exposure enabled a deeper understanding of patient-specific calibration, clinical fitting and rehabilitation.
Sessions progressed from theory to application, covering casting techniques, lamination, fitting trials and functional testing, alongside app-based tuning and patient training simulations that reflect the growing integration of digital tools in prosthetic care.
This programme builds on Motorica’s ongoing educational initiatives in India. Previously, a Motorica prosthetist conducted a similar advanced training session in Bangalore at Mobility India Institute,combining theoretical sessions on emerging technologies such as photogrammetry with hands-on workshops, and receiving strong participant feedback.
The CRE programme attracted a diverse audience, including certified prosthetists and orthotists (CPOs), final-year and postgraduate students, and academic faculty from across India.
Mr. G. Pandian, Head of Department, Prosthetics and Orthotics at PDUNIPPD, said,
“Prosthetics is changing rapidly, and that makes continuous upskilling more important than ever. This training programme plays a vital role in preparing the next generation of prosthetists and orthotists, helping them build the practical skills and confidence needed to work with modern technologies. We need to stay ahead of the curve by embracing new technologies, better clinical practices and stronger industry partnerships. Motorica India’s expertise and forward-looking approach help bridge the gap between innovation and real-world patient care, opening the door to better outcomes for practitioners and users alike.”
Mr. Kavinder Beniwal, Chief Operational Officer, Motorica India, said,
“At Motorica India, our vision is to make advanced prosthetic solutions more intuitive, more reliable, and more closely connected to the lives of the people who use them. As technology continues to evolve, so must our approach to care, design, and training. This training programme is an important step in preparing the next generation of prosthetists and orthotists with the knowledge and skills they need to keep pace with changing technologies. Our collaboration with PDUNIPPD reflects a shared commitment to learning, innovation, and creating solutions that truly improve independence and quality of life for Divyangjan.”
The initiative forms part of Motorica’s broader efforts to engage with the Indian prosthetics ecosystem through education-led programmes. In line with this, the company has introduced an educational initiative under its University of Medical Cybernetics, aimed at creating structured learning opportunities for prosthetics professionals to build relevant competencies and skills. The platform already provides Indian specialists access to online lectures.
The first session, titled “Human First: Patient Interaction in Prosthetic Care,” focuses on practical aspects of engaging with individuals post amputation, covering physical, psychological and social dimensions of recovery. It explores communication approaches, common challenges, patient adaptation to prosthetic use and ways to build trust, drawing on clinical experience and current research.
By focusing on skill development, clinical exposure and knowledge exchange, such initiatives highlight the role of collaboration between institutions and technology providers in strengthening rehabilitation services in India, while contributing to ongoing efforts to improve the overall quality of prosthetic care.
