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Lower Extremity Prosthesis Training

Adaptation to a lower-extremity prosthesis and gait training.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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This content has been compiled by the Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board and is periodically reviewed by a specialist physician.

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What is Lower Extremity Prosthesis Training?

Lower extremity prosthesis training is a rehabilitation program tailored to the type of prosthesis (transtibial or transfemoral) after amputation and to the K-level (K0–K4 activity level). Prosthesis fit, gait quality and functional independence are the main goals.

K-classification: K0 (cannot use a prosthesis), K1 (can walk at home), K2 (limited community ambulation), K3 (independent community ambulation, variable cadence), K4 (high activity, athlete). Prosthesis components are selected according to activity level.

Training progresses from simple to complex: weight shifting in parallel bars, single steps, walking outside the parallel bars, stairs, ramps, uneven ground and finally running and sport activities.

Symptoms

Difficulty walking with the prosthesis
Gait deviations
Imbalance and risk of falling
Stump pain (prosthesis fit problem)
Phantom pain flare-ups
Increased energy expenditure

Risk Factors

Transfemoral amputation (TF > TT difficulty)
Older age
Bilateral amputation
Vascular amputation (low conditioning)
Difficulty in psychological adaptation
Inappropriate prosthesis selection

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • When the prosthesis is delivered
  • When walking difficulty is experienced
  • If there is stump pain or skin problems
  • When the risk of falling increases
  • When transitioning to advanced activities

Treatment Methods

01
Assessment of prosthesis fit
02
Weight shifting in parallel bars
03
Teaching a symmetrical gait pattern
04
Correction of gait deviations
05
Stairs, ramps and obstacle crossing
06
Falls and floor-rise training
07
Integration into functional activities
08
Advanced running and sport training

Which Department to Visit?

You can visit our Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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