Ambulating With Bilateral Lower Extremity Prosthetic Limbs

Description

Rehabilitation following bilateral lower extremity limb loss presents unique clinical challenges that require a highly individualized and multidisciplinary approach. This course equips healthcare providers with the knowledge and practical strategies to evaluate, plan, and implement treatment for individuals learning to ambulate with bilateral prosthetic limbs. From comprehensive assessment techniques to prosthetic selection and gait training progression, clinicians will learn how to support patients throughout the continuum of care—from early evaluation to functional community mobility. Emphasis is placed on understanding prosthetic components, transfer techniques, and progressive gait training using tools like “stubbies” and pediatric walkers. This course is designed for providers working in inpatient, outpatient, and community rehabilitation settings.

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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