Since the invention of prosthetic limbs, many people are able to cooperate again throughout their lives. People with artificial prostheses receive hope and a second chance allowing them to use the new prosthetic body part in life. The main goal of rehabilitation with prosthetic limbs is the correct adaptation and use of the artificial limb. With a prosthetic limb people will be able to improve their independence and not rely on others for care as they will be able to move or grasp objects to perform basic self-care. Prosthetic limbs also improve the value of life and can allow the person to compete for a job or go out to the park to enjoy the day. People have had prosthetic limbs since the beginning of time and they were mostly cheap wooden or homemade prosthetics. which were quickly put together, but now with the advancement of medical technology prosthetic limbs can now be modified to be just like real arms, hands, legs, or even feet. Some of the earliest evidence of the use of prosthetic limbs can be dated between 3500 and 1800 BC. The earliest written evidence is said to be the Rig Veda, an ancient Indian poem written in the year 3500 BC. Thurston states that this poem from India tells the story of a Vishpla warrior-queen who lost a leg in a fierce battle and was given a prosthesis made of iron to allow her to return to battle (1014). AJ Thurston also reports that there are many cases of prosthetic limb replacement throughout ancient history. Major ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome are credited with creating the first true rehabilitation aids that can be known as prosthetics. Thurston explains that in 218 BC the Roman general Marcus Sergius was wounded in battle and had his right... middle of paper... I can say that he helped them very much and I am very grateful to the doctors for the procedures you do now in these days to make sure everyone can enjoy their lives more. Works Cited Resnik, Linda, et al. “Using the Virtual Reality Environment to Facilitate Training with Advanced Upper Extremity Prosthetics.” Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 48.6 (2011): 707-718. Premier of academic research. Network. March 19, 2014.Sanders, Joan E., et al. “Influence of Previous Activity on Residual Limb Volume and Shape Measured Using Plaster Cast: Results from Individuals with Transtibial Limb Loss.” Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 50.7 (2013): 1007-1015. Premier of academic research. Network. March 18, 2014. Thurston, Alan J. “Paré and Prosthetics: The Early History of Artificial Limbs.” ANZ Journal Of Surgery 77.12 (2007): 1114-1119. Premier of academic research. Network. March 20. 2014.