Hands-on Workshop
Symposium
Rebecca Dutton, MD
Assistant Professor
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ninad Karandikar, MD
Associate Professor
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California
Gary Berke, MS, CP, FAAOP
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor
Stanford University
San Mateo, California
Ambulation (both walking and in some cases running) is an important determinant of functional independence and quality of life following lower extremity limb loss. However, impairments in gait can be associated with chronic pain, reduced function, and increased risk of injury. This session will first review the tenants of normal walking and running gait. Using interactive, clinical examples, the session will highlight up to date rehabilitative and prosthetic strategies to promote optimal mobility following amputation, with an emphasis on preservation of function and injury prevention.
