Prosthetics Labs

Question 1

what motion facilitates stance control with AKA?

Answer 1

hip extension

Question 2

must have at least ___% BW over prosthetic toes to break knee

Answer 2

70%

Question 3

what motion needed to break prosthetic knee?

Answer 3

transverse pelvic rotation

Question 4

step pattern for AKA vs BKA up & down stairs

Answer 4

AKA: step to up, step through down
BKA: step through up & down

Question 5

most important motions to strengthen for amputee

Answer 5

hip extension & abduction