Physiotherapy following through-knee amputation
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Physiotherapy following through-knee amputation.
Physiotherapeutic treatment considerations specific to the through-knee amputee are presented. Treatment is determined by the assessment findings. The physiotherapy programme includes post-operative exercises, early weight-bearing, bed to chair transfers, bandaging techniques, the counteracting of contractures and gait training. Physiotherapy is a vital part of the rehabilitation of through-kne...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Prosthetics & Orthotics International
سال: 1983
ISSN: 0309-3646
DOI: 10.3109/03093648309166978