Course Description:

This professional education course is designed for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and other allied health practitioners. The goal of the course is to highlight current socket technology specific to the lower limb loss population. The instructor reviews topics including prosthetic liner, suspension methods, prosthesis donning/doffing, and limb volume management. The format includes a live-interaction lecture portion containing evidence-based information, manufacturer’s guidelines on prosthetic componentry, and video examples of donning and doffing techniques. Rehabilitation professionals will leave with the ability to immediately apply this information to their daily practice.