This work deals with a new approach of designing ortho-prosthetic devices in terms of mechanical solution and innovative design. The work was addressed to a specific patient with congenital malformation of upper limbs called phocomelia. A custom-made compensatory aid was made on basis of personal consultations and meetings on specialized workplace; however the aid was built in a way and from parts for other kind of disability. As it turned out, the use of this equipment is associated with many complications, and therefore as a result, this solution proved as unsatisfactory. Nevertheless, thanks to this compensation aid it was possible to specify the problems, to reveal important patterns and highlight the needs for development of entirely new and unique aid designed for patients with phocomelia disability. The work is based on these findings and knowledge acquired from bibliographic search in the field of orthotics, prosthetics, assistive devices and prosthetic equipment. A complete redesign was done with the aim to eliminate all detected problems. The presented result is a unique tool for people with specific congenital disability of upper limbs, with working label 4TE.

Title: Integration of a student with severe physical disability with special focus on physical education Objectives: The aim of this thesis is using a case study to point out possibilities of integration of a student with severe physical disability, specifically phocomelia, into Physical education. Methods: Due to the uniqueness of the issue, a casuistry or a case study was chosen. Interviews, documentation analysis, questionnaires and observation were used for a data acquisition. Results: Results imply that a partial integration of a student with phocomelia is possible. It is always necessary to know the specifics of a physical disability. The output of our research represent lessons that the student with phocomelia took part in. Consequently, we found peer-tutoring, modified contents of education and a paralel individual education as a beneficial practice. These principles of adapted physical education had an effect of the student's cooperation with the class. They gave support to his empowerment as well. We also extended the student's experience with various physical activities that can variegate his free time activities. Keywords: phocomelia, integration, physical education, high school, student with severe physical disability

This work deals with a new approach of designing ortho-prosthetic devices in terms of mechanical solution and innovative design. The work was addressed to a specific patient with congenital malformation of upper limbs called phocomelia. A custom-made compensatory aid was made on basis of personal consultations and meetings on specialized workplace; however the aid was built in a way and from parts for other kind of disability. As it turned out, the use of this equipment is associated with many complications, and therefore as a result, this solution proved as unsatisfactory. Nevertheless, thanks to this compensation aid it was possible to specify the problems, to reveal important patterns and highlight the needs for development of entirely new and unique aid designed for patients with phocomelia disability. The work is based on these findings and knowledge acquired from bibliographic search in the field of orthotics, prosthetics, assistive devices and prosthetic equipment. A complete redesign was done with the aim to eliminate all detected problems. The presented result is a unique tool for people with specific congenital disability of upper limbs, with working label 4TE.