1.Comprehensive Assessment
Medical History Review: Diagnosis, surgical history, comorbidities.
Physical Examination: Muscle strength, joint range, skin condition
Functional Evaluation: Mobility, balance, endurance, daily activities
Goal Setting: Patient-centered functional and lifestyle goals
2. Gait Analysis
Gait analysis evaluates walking patterns to identify abnormalities and guide interventions.
Observational Gait Analysis: Visual assessment by clinicians
Instrumented Gait Analysis: Video recording, pressure mapping, motion analysis
Clinical Applications: Prosthetic alignment, orthotic prescription, rehabilitation planning
Outcome: Improved gait symmetry, efficiency, and safety
3. Follow-Up Care
Ongoing follow-up is essential for long-term success.
Regular Reviews: Fit, comfort, alignment, and device condition
Adjustments: Due to growth, weight changes, or activity level
Monitoring: Skin integrity, pain, functional progress
Preventive Care: Early detection of issues to avoid complications
4. Rehabilitation Support
Rehabilitation services ensure holistic patient recovery.
Multidisciplinary Approach: Prosthetists, orthotists, physiotherapists, physicians
Patient Education: Device use, care, and lifestyle adaptation
Psychosocial Support: Adjustment to limb loss or disability
Community Reintegration: Return to work, school, and recreational activities
