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Lower Extremity Prosthetic Training Part 2- Gait Training and Outcome Measures for the Person with Amputation

Course: #1855Level: Intermediate 2 Hours 281 Reviews

Regaining the ability to ambulate with a prosthetic device is a common goal for patients after amputation. This presentation will highlight common gait deviations that a patient may present with and highlight evidence based outcome measures that can support your goals and measure success for your patients. Interventions for gait training will also be provided.

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Editor's Note: Regarding Pennsylvania credits, this course is approved by the PA State Board of Physical Therapy for 2 hours of General CE Credit from 1/01/2015-12/31/2016.

Course created on September 25, 2014

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Course Type: Recorded Webinar


Learning Outcomes

  • checkmarkThe participant will be able to describe the kinematics of abnormal gait associated with amputation by identifying the faulty kinetic and/or neurological mechanisms that produce the deviation.
  • checkmarkThe participant will be able to list appropriate outcome measures in the management of a patient with amputation.
  • checkmarkThe participant will be able to describe physical therapy interventions to achieve patient goals and outcomes in the area of amputation or neuromuscular dysfunction needing a prosthesis.

Agenda

0-30 Minutes Review of gait deviations in phases of gait
30-60 Minutes Outcome measures in practice
60-110 Minutes Physical therapy considerations in examination, evaluation, and intervention of gait
110-120 Minutes Q&A

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