The higher your amputation level is above the knee, the greater your risk is for falling. To minimize your risk of falling, your physical therapist will train you to stand, balance and get around safely with and …

Temperatures have ranged from two to six degrees above normal over the last 45 days (Sept 1-October 15). The cooler-than-normal temperature outlook for winter (December-January-February) would be …

For a digital copy of this book, please visit go.osu.edu/pted5360. Talk to your doctor or healthcare team if you have any questions about your care. To help prepare you for a prosthesis, there are some …

Mild soreness after exercise may be experienced after beginning a new exercise program. Contact your healthcare provider if the soreness does not improve after 2-3 days. If you have any questions …

These exercises can be done with a temporary prosthesis (free swing) or with a permanent one. If you have a SNS Hydraulic Knee, turn off the stance phase by putting your prosthesis behind you, …

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Amputee Rehabilitation at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center supports the physical and emotional needs you will have after the loss of limb, whether due to an accident, illness, birth defect, or cancer. …