Stairs and Ramps For Amputees - Prosthetic Training: Episode 13

Instructional video for lower limb amputees on navigating stairs and ramps with a prosthetic device.
Navigating Stairs:
- Above Knee Amputee: 0:19
- Below Knee Amputee: 3:49
- Bilateral Below Knee Amputee: 6:33
Navigating Ramps:
- Above Knee Amputee: 7:57
- Below Knee Amputee: 11:19
- Bilateral Below Knee Amputee: 13:50
Notes:
- Above knee amputees utilizing a mechanical knee, and not a computerized knee, must keep the prosthetic knee locked at all times when descending stairs and ramps. If the knee is unlocked under load, it will collapse and may result in significant bodily injury. This is best accomplished by tightening the buttock, or gluteal muscles, and pressing into the back of the socket. This will prevent the prosthetic knee from buckling on stairs and declines of a lower grade. Taller grades of ramp may require walking down sideways as demonstrated in this video.
- Always practice with the support of both hands and with supervision while learning how to navigate stairs and ramps. They are a challenging and potentially dangerous obstacle if safety is not the priority.
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This is the thirteenth episode of our Prosthetic Training video series which covers the spectrum of amputee rehabilitation from immediately post-amputation through running with a prosthesis. They are intended for clinicians and patients and are a great resource for rehabilitation professionals working with lower limb amputees.
View the entire series here: • Prosthetic Training Se...
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If you have questions relating to this topic or notice other questions similar to yours, check out our You Asked Series, where we answer patient questions in short digestible videos.
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Instructor: David Lawrence, MSPT, AT-Ret
David is an internationally renowned rehabilitation professional and educator. In addition to treating patients, he delivers courses in the USA and abroad on knee, hip and foot pathologies, rehabilitation following limb amputation, and disabled sports and recreation. He is founder of The Gait Center, a walking focused physical therapy clinic located in Richmond, VA, USA, as well as the founder and Chief Executive Officer for Mission Gait.
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Video production by Will Riddick, PT, DPT for Mission Gait.

[@tommyshearer891]

This is a great video, I gotta watch it again!!!😊

[@johnantonis8815]

Love how you teach everything so well you are great person how to you your legs I have past it on to other friends that I have that have lossed legs so glade you are here on KZbin show how to use my legs great job brother from Canada Toronto Ontario ❤🇨🇦🐐🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@mermeridian2041]

I would love to see a version of all sections of this video, along with several others, focusing on BTK amputees.

[@jamesmitchell7995]

Great video. Many thanks.

[@alricburleson8017]

I have the Helix hip, and would love to see videos using it.

[@ahmadfatih4350]

2 2 2🍇

[@alricburleson8017]

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[@magednegmel-din9733]

Perfect❤

[@desalegnebiso972]

Thank you for the video it helps people a lot whom suffering with this problem God bless you but would you pls inform where can people can get the joint

[@MissionGait]

Hi, thanks for contacting us. If you are seeking clinical guidance or specific information please email [e-mail]. Please note that we do not treat patients and/or sell any products. If you would like to learn more about the Mission Gait Foundation please visit our website: www.missiongait.org

[@bhawanamajhi-le1vc]

Living in poor family in Nepal . I Think I cannot walk in the joint prosthetic legs . Alas! Hoping good . Have a marvelous da ahead.

[@andrewbakewell2897]

I have bi lateral above knee amputation. Passive artificial legs. Any chance of having a video of doing the stairs.

[@MissionGait]

Please see this video and let us know if it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/noa3qaifmM19eq8

[@sudhirpandey263]

con you pl post a vedio of training with mauch knee

[@musicup5262]

Sir I'm from india i want this type lags ...i have a vary poor quality ..so how mush is this lamb ... And im also belongs a poor family 😀

[@mariannethompson6955]

Can you show this with a double above knee?

[@MissionGait]

Thanks for the suggestion. We don't currently have a video showing a bilateral above knee amputee, but this is definitely on our list to create.

[@user-tk7ui9vo3s]

Sorry about that. Can you show me some videos of teaching how to use the Otto Bock 3R80 Knee? Because I wear the Otto Bock 3R80 Knee. Thanks so much.

[@MissionGait]

In this video series David mentions tips for individuals with any type of prosthesis. However, we are looking to increase our representation of various prosthetic componentry in our upcoming videos. So thank you for the suggestion!

[@user-tk7ui9vo3s]

@@MissionGait I am waiting for you.

[@MissionGait]

We do not have any current amputee models using the 3R80 knee, but we are aware that this is something that a lot of our viewers would like to see. It is difficult to say when we may be able to have an individual with this prosthetic knee that will be available for filming. However, I can provide a few extra notes for you. The approach to the technique is very similar for ascending the stairs and ramps. The greatest difference is with descending: As mentioned in the video a knee such as the 3R80 must remain locked out while going down a ramp or stairs. So the prosthetic side will be the first leg down a step, and ramps are often best performed going sideways with the prosthetic side on the downhill side. Most importantly do not step down with the non-prosthetic side as the prosthetic knee will most likely buckle and you will fall. For more specific details, check out the video again. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@user-tk7ui9vo3s]

@@MissionGait But when I go down slope,I go down slope at the first step by my good knee for the first step. That's also okay for me to walk to down slope by this function.

[@faheemkhan9512]

I need this leg

[@sirwhite2697]

How can i get these , i live in Nigeria

[@rotax640]

What if your like me a bilateral below knee amputee?

[@MissionGait]

We are currently working to produce a video to discuss some questions like yours for double amputees. Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe so you will be notified when the video is posted.

[@824mankaransingh8]

Price of joint and in which country you are??

[@MissionGait]

We do not sell, fit, or provide prosthetic limbs or components. Therefore we do not have a price to list. We are located within the USA.

[@adibmarzuki4466]

Semoga sehat selalu.Aammiinn.

[@maribelgaynor8959]

Sorry how to do this as bbk amputee?

[@MissionGait]

Please skip ahead to 6:36 to watch our instructions for a bilateral below-the-knee amputee!

[@AmanNarang-dd4rr]

How possible without stick to walk?

[@MissionGait]

Hi, friend! While we aren't sure about the details of your condition, this series is intended to help prosthetic patients learn how to walk on their own without using a walking aid. We recommend consulting with your physician to figure out the best type of physical therapy practices for you.

[@patriciapuckett5425]

How is he walking without a walker

[@MissionGait]

Hi there, it takes a lot of practice to walk without any assistive devices! It requires good balance and strength. Talking to a local physical therapist may provide more insight as to how you can walk without a walker.

[@jackcone4520]

get a 1st. job back and find out the restrooms are upstairs.. that'll learn ya' ! , now I know better after watching this ..

[@tadvivishal6874]

Hii

[@alstegmeyer2824]

I would NOT trust the C-Leg prosthetics I have had with this process ...especially going down straight skipping a step. Crash and burn! Sideways down on a slope.