The total weight of prosthetic componentry should fall within an individual’s body weight limits; in general, no more than 100 kg.1,2 Weaker leg and core muscles, reduced aerobic capacity and insufficient suspension can make a prosthesis feel heavier. Learning how to monitor & adjust your fit within the prosthetic socket and regularly performing stabilization exercises […]
Spring is here-let’s get up and moving! In celebration of National Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month, The O&P PT will be featuring a series of educational blog posts focusing on energy cost associated with prosthetic gait. ***** Walking with a prosthesis can take up to 100-200% more energy than typical gait1. This statistic […]
A place to share knowledge, promote collaboration and provide support for patients, professionals and people interested in orthotics and prosthetics rehabilitation. Follow this blog for resources, news highlights and information related to O&P rehabilitation across the continuum of care. April is National Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. A befitting time to release the […]