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Amputation of Leg – Learning to Walk Again Part 2

The second part of the Finding Your Powerhouse focuses on linking your core to the powerhouse that is hopefully now your gluteal (buttock) muscle.  This will enhance your walking pattern and walking efficiency. In order for your gluteal powerhouse to push you forwards over your lower limb prosthesis with maximal efficiency, you need to have [...]

Leg Prosthesis – Tips for Below Knee Amputees

As a below knee amputee, you will not often have difficulty in going up and down stairs once you have been taught by your physiotherapist.  You will notice however, that when walking down slopes your knee may feel unstable, like it is going to collapse forward.  This is more noticeable on steep slopes and when [...]