Introduction to Limb Loss Rehabilitation

A course designed for any rehabilitation specialist looking to fine tune their knowledge in limb loss care. This content will dive into surgical intervention specifics, prosthetics, gait deviations, and exercise suggestions to help patients thrive!

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Course curriculum

1. Introduction
1. Limb Loss Epidemiology and Terminology
1. Lower Extremity Pre-Op and Surgical Introduction
2. Quiz 1
1. Lower Extremity Early Post-Op Phase Rehab and Prosthetics
2. Quiz 2
1. Lower Extremity Late Post-Op Phase Rehab and Prosthetics
2. Quiz 3
1. K-Levels and Outcome Measures
1. Gait Evaluation Introduction
2. AKA - Excessive Knee Flexion in Stance
3. AKA - External Foot Rotation
4. AKA - Lateral Trunk Lean
5. AKA - Unequal Step Length
6. AKA - Abducted/Wide Base
7. AKA - Forward Flexion of Trunk
8. AKA - Lumbar Lordosis
9. AKA - Increased Toe Clearance / High Heel Rise
10. AKA - Excessive Terminal Impact
11. AKA - Medial Heel Whip
12. AKA - Lateral Heel Whip
13. AKA - Decreased Toe Clearance (Toe Catch)
14. AKA - Circumduction
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15. AKA - Vaulting
16. Gait Evaluation Introduction (BKA)
17. BKA - Excessive Knee Extension
18. BKA - Excessive Knee Flexion (Instability)
19. BKA - Unequal Step Length (Short Prosthetic Side)
20. BKA - Impaired Stability / Progression (Heel Ride)
21. BKA - Medial / Valgus Thrust
22. BKA - Lateral / Varus Thrust
23. BKA - Decreased Toe Clearance (Toe Catch)
24. Quiz 4
1. Interventions: Pre-Prosthetic Exercise
1. Interventions: Prosthetic Donned Exercise
2. AKA Exercise Examples Part 1
3. AKA Exercise Examples Part 2
4. Quiz 5
1. Basics of Upper Extremity Prosthetics
1. The Future of Amputee Care
1. Summary and Closing
2. Final Quiz
3. Final Survey

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$299.00
CPTA Approved for 2.8 Contact Hours (2.8 CEUs)
Narrated Lessons + Gait and Exercise Videos
Rehab and Prosthetic-Specific Information

Introduction to Limb Loss Rehabilitation

Feel more comfortable working with the limb loss population today!

Course curriculum

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

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