Physical Rehabilitation & Transfemoral Amputee Gait Mechanics
Date of Award
Spring 5-2025
Document Type
Non Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics
Department
Kinesiology
First Advisor
Melissa Hardy
Abstract
Physical rehabilitation in transfemoral amputees is beneficial to an amputee's gait mechanics. A study was done with 32 transfemoral amputees that went through an eight-week rehabilitation program that focused on strengthening their muscles and perfecting their gait. The Physical rehabilitation program was used to increase confidence and stability in the amputees. The data collection was done at one local facility to all participants, and data was collected pre, post and every two weeks during the study. The data that was collected was a six-minute timed walk test (6MWT), and an AMPPro testing that conducted several tasks to test the balance, mobility and strength of the participants. That data was then compared to show growth in the amputees gait mechanics. This study brought more necessity for amputees to receive rehabilitation post amputation as well as more facilities providing physical therapy for amputees.