Balance Exercises for Amputees (Proprioception)

Here are a few simple exercises for amputees to improve their balance. These help to develop a sense of where you are in space, a sense known as proprioception.
This video is part of our amputee exercise series, demonstrating simple exercises that can be done at home! Special thanks to Cosi Belloso, MSPT for collaborating in this series of videos!
Cosi's Physical Therapy Practice: palancapt.com
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[@davidcause4106]

Great information!

[@stacieklueber6340]

Thank you SO much for posting this. I’m a DPT and I have my first AKA with microprocessor knee. I started this with him today and I think it’s helping already!!!!

[@MissionGait]

We are so glad to hear this! Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

[@jacobfrost812]

Awesome, thanks, and what about the ankle?

[@vickilieberum9964]

Tank you 4 these videos & your time.The help I've been looking for & Desperately NEEDED. Thank you Again.

[@aroadlesstraveled2796]

Thank you! I will enjoy exercising these out with my new amputee client!!

[@RobertRivera-nf8xu]

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[@GIJaneUSA]

Thanks Cosi

[@mayhosneara9076]

Nice thank u.

[@mmgunawardana8668]

Thanks lot

[@havasizsani8506]

Great video, thank you:)

[@narayanasamyponusamy1933]

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[@SevenStar-lk9hh]

thank you .upload more

[@richardmilner4392]

Wonder if your good leg has drop foot and I wear a afo. Do I leave the afo on or remove it. I am working on regaining my foot from drop foot and it is working so if I can take off the ago your exercises seem they would help

[@MusicInMotion_67]

Cosi, how do I keep the knee from buckling? At this point that is my biggest challenge --> trusting the knee.

[@narayanasamyponusamy1933]

How can i walk with new leg

[@Hisoneleg]

My ankle is fused on my sound leg and my other leg is above knee amputated. Are the exercises the same ?

[@MissionGait]

They are, but are definitely more challenging as the ankle on the sound limb is a crucial element of balance. Still a great progression as it teaches you how to maintain your balance and control even with limitations.

[@PawanKumar-is6rq]

How much time will take normal walking ?.i am using artificial leg last 50 days. Please guide me.

[@godslittleblessing9748]

I just got my legs amputated, this is really helpful

[@MissionGait]

We're glad it was useful! Be sure to check out Cosi's livestream show, "Cosi Talks". It is a great resource for new amputees! facebook.com/cositalks

[@paulvasquez8482]

Thank you, I’m gonna put this in my routine

[@MissionGait]

We're glad it was helpful!

[@narayanasamyponusamy1933]

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[@narayanasamyponusamy1933]

I am in malaysia

[@narayanasamyponusamy1933]

I am 70 yrs old

[@sharonberry2732]

Balance

[@bhinneka.prostetik]

Dear Mission Gait Channel. May I download and re-upload your video to my channel? I will add subtitle in "Bahasa Indonesia". Because in my country, need information like this.

[@MissionGait]

Hello, are you aware of the "Auto-Translate" option within the "Subtitles/CC" option in the Settings icon? The available languages do include Indonesian.

[@vickyvikash2014]

Hello mam, is it possible to have video call?
My mother has got amputation above knee. She is wearing ottobock pneumatic knee. She is unable to do balance. She feels very shaky

[@MissionGait]

Contact us through our website here so we can talk further: www.missiongait.org/contact-us
We are unable to provide direct therapy services, but we may be able to connect you with resources that may be able to help.

[@s.hossainstudycentre..2727]

Hlo mam...how can I get like this legs..where to contact..how much price..pls reply mam..its my request

[@jamesrader3329]

Can this be done with below the knee amputees??

[@MissionGait]

James, you might find this video more helpful! ruclips.net/video/kTFWN38EzTE/видео.htmlsi=XinXwO2_Q_kuMFdn

[@martonszabo5745]

Why not famous one-legged Singer as Hungarian King Of Blues/Deák "Bill" Gyula/?

[@adibmarzuki4466]

Semoga sehat selalu.Aammiinn.

[@paulinabenavente4430]

How you can work as a PT on heels?

[@JoeMNPT]

I’m sure it was just for the video

[@CosiTalks]

I wear very comfortable heels that I can work in all day with my patients! ;)

[@victorwanjala4421]

Hi I need help

[@meganhill3822]

Great video. Thank you

[@ketaluv3762]

Hello ate you still available

[@GIJane-jt3bd]

I’m told I’m not doing all 3 things to get my X3 to work properly

[@MissionGait]

Hi, thanks for contacting us.
If you are seeking clinical guidance or specific information please email [e-mail]. Please note that we do not treat patients and/or sell any products.
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