Rehabilitation of Persons with Transtibial Amputation

Authors

Julie D. Ries, Marymount University
Victor G. Vaughan, Sacred Heart UniversityFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2007

Program

Physical Therapy

Abstract

This chapter focuses primarily on strategies for initial and intermediate-level rehabilitation, with a short discussion on more advanced prosthetic training. Anticipated functional outcomes for the transtibial prosthetic user are also addressed. Evidence-based practice requires the integration of best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values. The goal of this chapter is to provide a foundation for using evidence-based practice in the managment of the individual with transtibial amputation.

Comments

Ries, J. D. and V. G. Vaughan. "Rehabilitation of Persons with Transtibial Amputation." Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation. 2nd ed. Lusardi and Nielsen, eds. St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier, 2007.

ISBN 9780750674799

ISBN

9780750674799

Recommended Citation

Ries, J. D. & Vaughan, V. G. (2007). Rehabilitation of persons with transtibial amputation. In Lusardi, M. M. & Nielsen, C. C. (Eds.). Orthotics and prosthetics in rehabilitation (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.

Publication

Orthotics and prosthetics in rehabilitation

Edition

2nd

Place of Publication

St. Louis, MO

Publisher

Elsevier