3. Stretching and Strengthening For Lower Extremity Amputees

Outlines the principles and guidelines of a complete self stretching program, and a progressive strengthening program, covering all three types of muscle contraction. Exercises are designed and demonstrated exclusively for amputees.

Range of motion and stretching
Isometric, Isotonic and Isokinetic strengthening
Manual and Active strengthening
Upper extremity strengthening

1. Prosthetic Gait Training For Lower Extremity Amputees

A systematic approach to prosthetic gait training which includes a variety of methods for teaching amputees to weightshift, maintain prosthetic control and utilize the pelvis & trunk correctly during walking.

Amputee strengthening program
Pre-gait training exercises
Weightbearing and balance exercises
Gait training protocol
Pelvic and trunk exercises
Resistive gait training
Advanced balance and agility training skills

The Rehabilitation Series for Lower Extremity Amputees

by Robert S. Gailey, PhD, PT and Ann M. Gailey, MSPT

This DVD and manual series offers clinicians an innovative approach to the rehabilitation of the lower extremity amputee. Every segment of these programs was designed to maximize the amputee’s abilities. Both the DVD's and manuals feature clear and concise visuals to illustrate every exercise. Widely used as a resource by physical therapists, prosthetists, and educators.

2. Balance, Agility, Coordination and Endurance For Lower Extremity Amputees

A functional progressive exercise program that takes the amputee through the developmental sequence, practicing a variety of skills in each posture. Also featured are advanced activities that can be performed with and without a prosthesis.

Principles and guidelines
Short & Long sitting exercises
Quadruped exercises
High kneeling exercises
Standing exercises
Cardiovascular endurance exercises

- All Three DVDS #A112-95

The Rehabilitation Series for Lower Extremity Amputees
1. Prosthetic Gait Training
2. Balance, Agility, Coordination and Endurance
3. Stretching and Strengthening

- All Three Books #A118-95

The Rehabilitation Series for Lower Extremity Amputees
1. Prosthetic Gait Training
2. Balance, Agility, Coordination and Endurance
3. Stretching and Strengthening