Preparatory
Putting on prosthetic
(odds and ends ...still to develop here..)
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the aim of gait re-education in slow movement
step forwards with hands parallel to strong leg; once confident, release one hand from bar; keep upright and swing strong leg; keep weight of torso moving forwards
step forwards with hands parallel to strong leg; support with one hand only on strong side; return to original position by stepping backwards
running with prosthesis