Since the invention of prosthetic limbs, many people are once again able to cooperate throughout their lives. People who benefit from an artificial prosthesis are given hope and a second chance by allowing them to use their new prosthetic body part for life. The main goal of rehabilitation with artificial limbs is the successful installation and use of the artificial limb. With a prosthesis, people will be able to improve their independence and no longer rely on others for care since they will be able to move or grasp objects for basic self-care. Prosthetic limbs also improve the value of life and can allow the person to strive for a job or go out to the park to enjoy the day. People have had prosthetic limbs since the dawn of time and they were mostly cheap wooden or homemade prosthetics. which were quickly implemented, but now, thanks to advances in medical technology, prosthetic limbs can now be modified to resemble real arms, hands, legs or even feet. Some of the earliest records of the use of prosthetic limbs date back to the years 3500 to 1800 BC. The earliest written evidence is believed to be the Rig Veda, an ancient Indian poem written in 3500 BC. Thurston states that this Indian poem tells the story of a warrior-queen Vishpla who lost her leg in a fierce battle and was given a prosthesis made of iron to enable her to return to battle (1014). AJ Thurston also reports that there are many cases of prosthetic limb replacements throughout early history. The great ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome have the merit of having manufactured the first real rehabilitation aids that we can call prostheses. Thurston explains that in 218 BC the Roman general Marcus Sergius was wounded in battle and had his right...... middle of paper ...... can say it helped them immensely and is very grateful for medical procedures. do it now these days to ensure that everyone can enjoy their lives more. Works Cited Resnik, Linda et al. “Using a virtual reality environment to facilitate training with advanced upper limb prosthetics.” Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 48.6 (2011): 707-718. Premier Academic Research. Internet. March 19, 2014. Sanders, Joan E. et al. “Influence of anterior activity on residual limb volume and shape measured using a plaster cast: results from individuals with transtibial limb loss.” Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 50.7 (2013): 1007-1015. Premier Academic Research. Internet. March 18, 2014. Thurston, Alan J. “Adornment and Prosthetics: The Early History of Artificial Limbs.” » ANZ Journal of Surgery 77.12 (2007): 1114-1119. Premier Academic Research. Internet. March 20. 2014.