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Lower extremity prosthetic rehabilitation should aim to achieve an energy-efficient gait based on normal physiological gait patterns. should be careful about issues such as the level of amputation, previous medical condition and social environment that will affect rehabilitation. should take into account that walking with the prosthesis requires more energy than physiological walking during rehabilitation. The physiotherapist should create a personalized exercise program that includes strengthening certain muscles and stretching exercises and maintaining/improving joint mobility. The physiotherapist should teach the patient an effective prosthesis control with the use of postural control, weight transfer and proprioceptive sense, and give exercise training to prevent and correct deviations in gait.

Prosthesis rehabilitation should be started following the removal of the prosthesis and should receive physiotherapy as often as possible in line with the needs of the patient and conditions permitting.
Gait training should begin at the parallel bar unless there is a reason to develop alternative strategies. Gait training should progress from supportive rehabilitation arrangements to walking in a home environment. Walking aids should be used until prosthesis wearers are able to bear full weight on their prosthesis whenever possible.
In functional skills, it should be considered that as far as the patient is able, it is necessary to move towards more complex skills. Rehabilitation should be functional and integrated with activities of daily living. The physiotherapist should train the patient in functional skills.

The said activities are; It should be suitable for individually determined purposes and care should be taken to ensure that it is within the limits of the patient's own physical capacity to perform safely.

These said activities are:

  • Crossing the obstacle
  • Getting in and out of the car
  • Ramp, pavement, incline, stair climbing and descending
  • Walking in a crowded environment
  • Moving one object at a time while walking
  • Walking on uneven surfaces outdoors
  • Walking with varying speed and direction
  • Picking up objects from the ground
  • Opening and closing the door
  • Using public transport
  • Using the escalator

The individual using prosthesis should be supported in acquiring various hobbies, sports, social activities and driving a car. If the person wearing the prosthesis has a job to continue, they should be encouraged to return to work.