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The aim of this case study was to verify the efficacy and safety of
anti-gravity treadmill training for prosthetic rehabilitation following
below-knee amputation. METHODS:
The patient underwent left
below-knee amputation as a result of diabetic foot gangrene. Since his physical
strength and vitality had declined during the perioperative period, anti-gravity
treadmill training was introduced for his outpatient prosthetic rehabilitation.
FINDINGS AND OUTCOMES: Stable prosthetic gait exercise could be carried out under
guidance on the anti-gravity treadmill, quickly resulting in improved gait.
Furthermore, the patient's self-efficacy and exercise tolerance were elevated
after the period of anti-gravity treadmill training. At the final evaluation
following 6 weeks of rehabilitation with the anti-gravity treadmill, he had
acquired prosthetic gait with the assistance of a T-cane. CONCLUSION: The
anti-gravity treadmill was found to be a useful instrument for prosthetic
rehabilitation following below-knee amputation. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Anti-gravity
treadmill training has the potential to support the prosthetic rehabilitation of
below-knee amputees, especially for patients whose physical strength and vitality
are decreased.
CI - (c) The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 2014.

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