Lesson 1Check of Left Limb: Skin Health, Scars, Neuroma Signs, Swelling, Limb Size Change and Measure WaysThis bit focuses on left limb check, stressing skin look, scar move, neuroma signs, swelling, limb size change, and standard measure ways to back safe weight taking, socket fit choices, and long health of tissues.
Skin color, integrity, and breakdown riskScar location, adherence, and mobility testsPalpation for neuroma and nerve tendernessEdema patterns and soft tissue consistencyCircumference and length measurement methodsMonitoring limb volume changes over timeLesson 2Work Move Testing: Timed Up-and-Go (TUG), 6-Minute Walk Test, Stair Check, Sit-to-Stand MeasuresThis bit outlines work move testing for transtibial users, including TUG, 6-minute walk, stair talks, and sit-to-stand measures, with guide on test set, safety, meaning, and noting change over rehab.
Timed Up and Go test setup and scoringSix-Minute Walk Test proceduresStair ascent and descent performanceSit-to-stand and transfer assessmentsUse of assistive devices during testsLesson 3Balance and Body Sense Testing: Clinic Tests (Berg Balance Scale Parts, One-Leg Stand, Limits of Steadiness) and Tool MeasuresThis bit shows balance and body sense testing, covering clinic tools like Berg parts, one-leg stand, and Limits of Steadiness, plus choice tool measures, to count fall risk and guide aimed balance training.
Static standing balance observationsBerg Balance Scale item selectionSingle-leg stance and tandem stance testsLimits of Stability and weight shiftingInstrumented balance and sway measuresLesson 4Set History-Taking: Surgery Past, Prosthetic Past, Pain Ways, Doings Goals, and Mind-Social FactorsThis bit shows how to gather a aimed history for transtibial prosthesis users, covering surgery details, prosthetic use, pain ways, daily doings, join goals, and mind-social parts that change rehab results and sticking.
Key surgical details and amputation etiologyPrevious prosthetic use and device changesPain type, intensity, triggers, and patternsActivity level, vocational and sport goalsPsychosocial context, mood, and supportLesson 5Joint Move Range and Muscle Length Testing for Transtibial Amputees (Hip, Knee, Ankle/Gastroc-Soleus Length)This bit looks over joint move range and muscle length testing for transtibial amputees, stressing hip, knee, and gastrocnemius–soleus length, tight risk, testing spots, and meanings for walking and prosthetic fitting.
Hip flexion, extension, and rotation rangeKnee flexion and extension measurementGastrocnemius–soleus length assessmentStandardized goniometry positioningImpact of contractures on gait and fitLesson 6Help Device and Place Check: Cane/Walker Use, Work Place Needs, Uneven Ground ChallengesThis bit deals with check of help devices and places, including cane or walker fit, home and work place needs, community ground, and move needs, to make sure safe move and real rehab planning.
Cane and walker selection and fittingHome layout, hazards, and accessibilityWorkplace physical demands and tasksCommunity terrain and outdoor challengesTransportation and public transit accessLesson 7Look and Still Posture Check with Prosthesis On and Off (Pelvic Fitting, Limb Length, Tight Spots)This bit covers system look check with and without the prosthesis, focusing on whole posture, pelvic fitting, limb length, tight spots, back curves, and fix ways that may change comfort, walking ease, and long joint health.
Posture with prosthesis donned and doffedPelvic tilt, obliquity, and rotation checksApparent and true limb length comparisonDetection of hip and knee flexion contracturesSpinal alignment and compensatory posturesLesson 8Muscle Power Testing Ways for Hip Side/Back Muscles, Knee Straighteners, Core and Other LimbThis bit details muscle power testing ways for key muscle groups, including hip side and back muscles, knee straighteners, core holders, and the other limb, using hand testing and power tools to guide exercise giving.
Hip abductor strength testing methodsHip extensor and gluteal strength checksKnee extensor and quadriceps assessmentCore stability and trunk strength testsContralateral limb strength comparisonLesson 9Walking Look Frame: Look List (Stand/Swing Even, Step Size, Stand Time, Foot Clear), Finding Prosthetic-Related ChangesThis bit gives a set walking look frame, using look lists for stand and swing, step size, stand time, and foot clear, and connects usual changes to possible prosthetic or body causes and treatment aims.
Standardized observational gait checklistStance phase symmetry and stabilitySwing phase, foot clearance, and timingStep length and cadence comparisonsCommon transtibial gait deviationsLinking deviations to likely prosthetic causesLesson 10Prosthetic-Aimed Checks: Socket Fit Check, Holding Work, Pressure Map Basics, Fitting Signs, Prosthetic Foot Reply, Socks/Liner Fit and Size HandleThis bit details prosthetic-aimed checks, including socket fit, holding work, pressure spread, fitting signs, foot ways, and sock or liner handle, to tell prosthetic problems from body weak spots during check.
Static and dynamic socket fit assessmentSuspension system function and pistoningPressure-sensitive and tolerant area reviewVisual and functional alignment indicatorsFoot rollover, heel response, and stabilitySock ply, liner fit, and volume strategies
