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Transfemoral Prosthetic Knee Control Weight Shift

Transfemoral Prosthetic Knee Control Weight Shift: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Forward weight shift loads prosthesis while maintaining stable prosthetic knee.

Body region
Knee
Position
Standing
Equipment
Support
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Motor Control

Used in home programs for

  • Pelvic Health / Amputee Rehabilitation

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