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Dec 2022
10m 12s

Gait Interventions

Kyle Rice
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Estephania is treating a patient with a transfemoral amputation who presents with excessive right hip flexion during routine gait analysis. Upon examination, the patient has 4/5 gross MMT and decreased right hip extension range of motion. Which of the following interventions is the MOST appropriate?   

A. Single leg bridging  

B. Prone lying positioning 

C. 6’’ step downs   

D. Anterior stump desensitization

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