Prosthetic Wearing Schedules - Prosthetic Training: Episode 2

David Lawrence instructs on Prosthetic Wearing Schedules and Limb Care, for both the residual limb as well as the opposite limb. Topics include progressive wearing schedule, limb care, orthotics and braces for the opposite limb, and topical agents (lotion, antiperspirants...).

This is the second episode of our Prosthetic Training video series which covers the spectrum of amputee rehabilitation from immediately post-amputation through running with a prosthesis. They are intended for clinicians and patients and are a great resource for rehabilitation professionals working with lower limb amputees.

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If you have questions relating to this topic or notice other questions similar to yours, check out our You Asked Series, where we answer patient questions in short digestible videos.

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Instructor: David Lawrence, MSPT, AT-Ret
David is an internationally renowned rehabilitation professional and educator. In addition to treating patients, he delivers courses in the USA and abroad on knee, hip and foot pathologies, rehabilitation following limb amputation, and disabled sports and recreation. He is founder of The Gait Center, a walking focused physical therapy clinic located in Richmond, VA, USA, as well as the founder and Director of Operations for Mission Gait.

[gaypreator]

My Prosthetic Guy is very quiet (I absolutely respect him) — but, he was a beast when he gave me a wearing schedule. Very much in line with what you stated in this video. —— you do exactly what’s on this hand out, no more no less. Good day - bad day - everyday will teach you and your brain. You’ll learn what you need too, to decide what your future will be. RBK - trauma @ 60 years old, coming up on 73, full time user. Fuss and worry over my good leg more than my amputated leg. I’m doing great.

[helenshearer]

Thank you for all your help. Much appreciated. I am a bilateral amputee and you have helped me a lot.

[mermeridian]

I like how you stress taking care of the non-amputated limb.

[Nasheee-lckc]

Thank you for all the knowledge, thank you for sharing!

[rosemarysmith]

thank you, i learned that i am doing some things wrong for my husband's limb care ..great video

[jayhart]

1. Should the patient keep the shrinker on at all times outside of wearing the prosthetic? (Including bed time?). Or should a shrinker also have a don/doff schedule as well? (Some people also use a liner as a shrinker).

2. Should a patient initially avoid wearing a shrinker upon initial post op until staples are removed? Thanks in advance.

[melissajohnson]

My friend got a bad case of pyomyositis.

[markkicksass]

Why does my tibia hurt so bad right at the top of the bevel? I want throw my POS foot in the F’ing garbage. I am 9 weeks postop, and I can wear my foot all day as long as I don’t walk very far. If I walk half a block or down stairs or down a hill it hurts super bad. My socket is too big and my foot is a POS. I could not keep up with the grandmas power walking in the mall. I am a active 37 y/o dude. I am using sleeve suction and have a Ottobock Triton 1C61.

[srinivaspabbaraj]

Which is the better leg below kanee joint amputation patient...As I am a patient...I met with an Train accident previous 32 yrs back...

When that I have used kaipuke foot. So my age is 52 yrs..Weight is 75kgs

I have no sugar..

In this time everyday walk by 1 km or 2 km..

Knee edge is completely front side skin is rubbing by rough..Now I wil get pain..

So pl.suggest which is the better leg...To use everyday..


In this foot used rough and toughly, go by fucking, and walking, and bike riding with maintain thene grada honda shine..Hero glamour etc.,

[iovethpiedrahita]

Where can my patient buy the carbon plate insert?

[sicilyny]

How long can I safely keep my prosthetic on? I just got over a pressure sore and am worried.
I wear a shrinker and socks on my residual BK limb.
My stump shrunk alot..2.5" so my new leg and foot are ready now.
Getting some irritation on my knee...