Lower extremity training exercises
Exercise should begin immediately after amputation, as soon as the patient is medically stable enough to exercise. Often, these exercises can be started even when medical equipment, such as drains, is connected to the patient.
It is essential to follow a rehabilitation program tailored to your individual needs that will aim to maintain or improve your mobility and muscle strength while helping to successfully use your future intention. Always start these exercises according to your doctor's instructions. A prerequisite is a relaxing position and controlled, calm breathing, in order to avoid postoperative complications of the respiratory system. Do not hold your breath as it may cause your blood pressure to rise. Do the exercises slowly and with smooth movements to avoid injuries.
BASIC EXERCISES FOR TRANSTIBIAL AMPUTATION
- Lie on your back
- Squeeze the buttocks together
- Hold for 5-10 seconds
- Do not hold your breath
- Hold one end down and lift the other to the chest by bending the knee alternately.
- Another person can help by pushing the limb down
- Repeat on the opposite side
Relax for 30 seconds
- Lift the amputated limb upwards with the knee extended and alternately the healthy limb Hold for 5-10 seconds
- You can repeat the exercises while lying on your side by the healthy member
- Place a pillow under the stump
- Push the amputated limb down and lift it healthy upwards and vice versa
- Hold for 5-10 seconds
- Expansion of leads, as shown
- For best results, apply a rubber band at thigh height
- Lie face down
- Alternately lift the limbs up with the knee extended
- Hold for 5-10 seconds
- Continue with the snout exercise by bending only the knee (flexion - extension)
- Repeat on the opposite side
When in a sitting position, place the stump in a straight position
BASIC EXERCISES FOR DIRECT MUTILATION
- Lie on your back
- Squeeze the buttocks together
- Hold for 5-10 seconds
- Do not hold your breath
- Place a pillow under the stump
- Push the amputated limb down and lift it healthy upwards and vice versa
- Hold for 5-10 seconds
- Repeat on the opposite side
Relax for 30 seconds.
- Expansion of leads, as shown
- For best results, apply a rubber band at thigh height
- Continue the same exercise lying on your side with the healthy limb down
- Lie face down
- Squeeze the buttocks together
- Hold for 5-10 seconds
- Do not hold your breath
- Lift the ends alternately upwards
- Hold for 5-10 seconds
- Repeat on the opposite side
All strengthening exercises should be repeated often during the day, they are also indicative and basic. The kinesiologists of our team will take care to create a rehabilitation program specific to the individual needs based on the point and height of the amputation, the pathological causes and the age of the patient, always aiming at the successful use of your prosthesis.
