• Recognizes how the patient is walking
• Controls the ankle's motion (dorsiflexion and plantar flexion)

Watch the Proprio Foot videos on the Optimus YouTube channel.

As I mentioned in last month's eNewsletter, I recently became aware of the Ohio Physical Therapy Association's mandatory 'Prosthetic Curriculum Topics' for Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) students.  The topics are listed below. 

Although we touch on 'Risk Factors' for amputation, we do not discuss 'Factors That Influence Vascular Disease' in the 'Prosthetic Overview' course.  For those therapy groups who have not completed the 'Prosthetic Overview' course, the course will be updated to include a more in-depth overview of these 2 topic areas.  For those therapy groups who have already completed the 'Prosthetic Overview' course, I will cover these 2 topic areas through last month's and this month's eNewsletter. 

Last month, I covered 'Risk Factors for Amputation'. This month, I am covering 'Factors That Influence Vascular Disease' (see below).  

Factors That Influence Vascular Disease

Who gets vascular disease?

Vascular disease primarily affects smokers, former smokers and persons with diabetes. One complication of diabetes includes blockages in the small blood vessels of the legs. As a result, blood flow to one leg or both legs is decreased.

Other individuals who may be at risk for Vascular Disease include:

Download our Fact Sheet on Vascular Disease for Therapists
Download Understanding Vascular Disease for Patients

As for an update on the quarterly courses being offered, we are well into the 2nd course, 'Transtibial Prosthetics'.

Quarterly Course Listing