Prosthetics Labs

Question 1

what motion facilitates stance control with AKA?

Answer 1

hip extension

Question 2

must have at least ___% BW over prosthetic toes to break knee

Answer 2

70%

Question 3

what motion needed to break prosthetic knee?

Answer 3

transverse pelvic rotation

Question 4

step pattern for AKA vs BKA up & down stairs

Answer 4

AKA: step to up, step through down
BKA: step through up & down

Question 5

most important motions to strengthen for amputee

Answer 5

hip extension & abduction

Question 6

Cueing for step up and WS for BKA vs AKA

Answer 6

BKA: soft knee
AKA: push into socket

Question 7

When to cue hip extension for AKA during gait?

Answer 7

After loading response

Question 8

Which limb should lead for sidestepping to increase strength of abductors on prosthetic side?

Answer 8

Lead with sound limb

Question 9

Purpose of resisted gait training

Answer 9

Resist at ASIS to promote knee break throughout gait cycle

Question 10

Cues to make ramps/hill easier

Answer 10

Side stepping (lower level)
BKA:engage quads on descent
AKA: push into socket hard
Descend at angle

Question 11

Where to place prosthetic limb for sit <> stand

Answer 11

Further back as compared to sound limb

Question 12

Which side should pt fall towards for fall recovery?

Answer 12

Towards sound side

Question 13

Which leg should be up in half kneeling for floor to chair or stand?

Answer 13

Sound leg

Question 14

If there is pain at anterior distal tibia for BKA, what is suspected?

Answer 14

Knee is too extended (no soft knee) and WB is not primarily on patellar tendon

Question 15

Which muscles are especially important for stance control?

Answer 15

Abductors

Question 16

How to guard patient for initial WB and stepping progression?

Answer 16

Hand and forearm on thigh above knee & shoulder into ischial tuberosity