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The Differences in Hip Muscle Strength and Balance Among Above-Knee Amputees
February 08, 2023
After amputation and before acquiring a new prosthetic limb, people with limb loss are often classified into five functional levels, also known as K-levels, ranging from the lowest, K0, to the highest, K4. Medicare uses this system to determine financial coverage. However, experts saw a need to refine further how classification is done.
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The Current State of Fall Training
January 02, 2023
It’s easy to assume that all individuals with limb loss get fall training after amputation. Unfortunately, that is not the case, and a recently pu...
It’s easy to assume that all individuals with limb loss get fall training after amputation. Unfortunately, that is not the case, and a recently pu...
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Do Lower-Limb Amputees Pay Attention to Their Prosthetic Foot When Walking?
December 15, 2022
It doesn’t seem obvious, but humans are wired to control biological body parts and receive information by directing attention toward them. This is...
It doesn’t seem obvious, but humans are wired to control biological body parts and receive information by directing attention toward them. This is...
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Understanding Changes in Lower-Limb Muscle Volume After Amputation
October 30, 2021
If you or someone you know has a lower-limb amputation, you might have noticed volume differences in the residual limb, mainly when a prosthetic l...
If you or someone you know has a lower-limb amputation, you might have noticed volume differences in the residual limb, mainly when a prosthetic l...
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3 Exercises That Can Improve Gait and Balance
September 08, 2021
One of the top causes of injury for many amputees is losing balance, leading to falls. Struggling with balance makes it hard to get through the da...
One of the top causes of injury for many amputees is losing balance, leading to falls. Struggling with balance makes it hard to get through the da...
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Gait Training Exercises for Lower-Limb Amputees
June 08, 2021
After limb loss, you may need to rest for a few weeks, which can lead to some tightness or weakness in your lower extremities. Your balance and pr...
After limb loss, you may need to rest for a few weeks, which can lead to some tightness or weakness in your lower extremities. Your balance and pr...
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