Ambulating With Bilateral Lower Extremity Prosthetic Limbs

Description

An increasing number of individuals in America are expected to have amputations, but the general physical therapist is unaware of the intricacies involved in teaching an individual to ambulate with bilateral amputations.

This webinar will provide information for clinicians to understand appropriate plans of care when providing prosthetic gait training to individuals with bilateral limb absence.

Instructor

Learning Objectives

• Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of individuals with bilateral lower extremity limb absence to identify occupational performance needs and contextual factors.
• Formulate an individualized treatment plan for persons with bilateral lower extremity limb absence, integrating clinical reasoning and person-centered goals.
• Determine prosthetic limb options that align with the functional goals and participation needs of individuals with bilateral lower extremity limb absence.
• Enhance functional performance and participation outcomes for individuals with bilateral lower extremity limb absence through targeted intervention strategies.

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

6:00pm–6:15pm

Chapter 1: Evaluating the patient with Bilateral Lower Extremity Limb Amputations

6:15pm–6:30pm

Chapter 2: Understanding Prosthetic Options for Patients with Bilateral LE Amputations

6:30pm–6:55pm

Chapter 3: Prosthetic Gait Training and Transfer Training for Patients with Bilateral Lower Extremity Amputations

6:55pm–7:00pm

Break

7:00pm–7:15pm

Question and Answer Session

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