Lost my left leg only 4 months ago i cant walk fully yet but ive watched a few of these videos and I'm learning a lot thank you for posting this its helping..
Oh gosh that’s great! I just got my leg last Wednesday. I’m a 3 month BK amputee. I know it’s a long time…the wound haas cellulitis for 2 months + 2 revisions afterwards. I’m excited for this new step … no pun intended 😋
Your video has helped me Thanks! After three years and 13 surgeries I have to relearn to walk again after a five month nonbearing weight on my leg (the good one) This video is helping me tremendously! Thanks!
We are so glad you have found this video useful and we wish you the best of luck! Feel free to return to our page any time for more tutorials like this one.
I am a new right leg above knee amputee and because of covid I'm fearful of going to physical therapy. This helped me figure out my walking with bending the knee!! Thank you so much for this amazingggg video and amazingggg channel.
@@AJ143. Unfortunately we do not. We do not provide treatment as our non-profit focuses on education and research. There are also a great deal of legal limitations to providing treatment in that manner.
I have been an amputee for almost 2 yrs now and I am still having a few problems but I want to thank u for ur video. It has helped me out big time. Relearning how to walk is a very slow progress. Do u make dvd videos that I might could get from u guys. By the way I live in northeast Louisiana and I became an amputee due to blood clots. I am 43 and it has definitely been a rough progress. I also fight with depression alot
We're certainly sorry to hear all that you are going through, but glad that our videos have been helpful for you. It is a very long and slow process, but it is worth it! Also, if you haven't already, check out the Amputee Coalition ( www.amputee-coalition.org ). They are an amazing resource for all sorts of things.
@@MissionGait I can't afford ur rates, I have no income I didn't get anything from the government on stimulus and I am still fighting for disability social security.
I lost the leg in May. I should have just been the foot but the podiatrist didn't think I should go to the hospital. So I will make a complaint about the doctor to the medical board. If I do well there then I will take him to court and sue him. The first time I visited him and he saw holes in my feet he should have said go to the hospital. Not go home and keep it clean and here's some stuff to do that. Keep off the foot. Haha. He also said don't drive with the boot and my job I lost was a job that required me to drive all day long. Now my life really sucks because I'm not a young kid and it's very hard to even try to get around.
Thank you. RAKA since May 2018. 1st prosthetic was received in December 2018. I'm on socket #4. #2-December 2019, #3-December 2020, and #4-July 2021(with a new ankle and foot because of a 60lb weight gain from first) after moving out of state and seeing a new prosthetist. But I m still not walking independently. No one has tried this with me. Just been told my gait is too big. I'm fine with a walker and OK with forearm canes.
It is such a difficult journey, especially as an above the knee amputee. We hope these videos are helpful for you and definitely be sure to connect with a physical therapist if you haven't already.
That is a very complex situation. Our best suggestion would be to consult with a physiotherapist in your area. They would be better equipped to assist you as that level of care requires direct contact with the individual. If you are unable, or if your local physiotherapist is not well trained in this particular area of practice, we have a playlist of prosthetic training videos that starts with exercises for those who have not walked for some time. Hope this helps. You can check these videos out here: th-cam.com/play/PLSF3akWhiajETHoRj1O7k6nHg8M7VanjQ.html
Does this-same exercise relate to me as a B.K. amputee? (As a Single-leg B.K.A.) How / if-differently can I gain a Stronger Toe-off with my amp.side foot when that-tibia has been broken 3 seperate times and is 3 inches shorter than "my good-leg"?
Great question! It really depends on the person. The average step length is about 72 cm (~28 in), and this is a great goal for the tape placement. If a person is having significant difficulty, then the tape can be brought in closer.
A couple of quick tips: 1. A local physical therapist is your best resource as they can individualize treatment and exercises for you and your condition. 2. You must regular inspect your “good side” as this is now a higher risk for further injury. Consult a local clinician to help with this process. 3. Balance will now be a challenge for both sides. You big toe plays a huge role in balance and stability so do not neglect to take care of that side. 4. Otherwise check out our videos on amputee training and keep working! Hope that helps.
As you are likely aware, this is significantly more difficult with a double or bilateral above knee amputee. The 123 Cockroach focuses on one side at a time with the first step addressing: how to bend the knee from a stopped position, accuracy in foot placement, and placing weight over the forward foot. The second step is about trusting your weight onto that side. The third is taking an entire step. With a bilateral amputee, you would start out with the first step the same exact way shown here. This allows you to initiate walking, and should be practiced on both sides. The difficulty starts with the next step. Let's say you took the first step on the right. As you are practicing the 2nd step, the right side has to accept the weight while the left side is having to take a full step (Which is the 3rd step of the 123 Cockroach). This is then alternated as you progress along, focusing on committing weight to one side while practicing the full step on the other. It is tough because you cannot truly isolate one side versus the other.
@@AJ143. no lost my charger to my prostate leg have to get me a new one using wheel chair and crutches doing fine so far still have little phantom pain and stump pain got to get my other leg check soon to make sure that is doing fine hanging in there
@@troyrobinson4949 damn I'm so sorry. That is terrible. I lost my prosthetic leg charger too. And the state insurance wouldn't replace it. I had to get one from my prosthetic doctor. Luckily he had a few laying around in his office. And sucky thing is you can't buy them online not used. I am sorry about your house fire! I hope you are getting back to normal little by little. What a terrible thing to happen to you. Man. I'm so sorry! I walk with crutches too and learning to walk without them. I've been watching these videos trying to learn! Maybe we can try it together virtually! We can be each other's crutch 😊😊. I hope your day is going well. 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
Does this advice work with any above knee prosthetic? Or does the model affect which exercise? I'm currently post-surgery waiting to be ready for my first prosthetic. My PT team will surely train me, but I'm anxious to jump start my learning.
Yes it does! This is a great exercise to learn how the prosthetic knee operates during the walking cycle. Your PT can certainly help in performing this exercise as each prosthetic knee has different characteristics. You can also check out our 15-part prosthetic training series here: th-cam.com/play/PLSF3akWhiajETHoRj1O7k6nHg8M7VanjQ.html
We are currently working to produce a video to discuss some questions like yours for double amputees. Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe so you will be notified when the video is posted.
This patient has a very good foot, and l think she also has a microprocessor knee. I did not receive this, when l left hospital, l also never received any advice on what footwear to wear either. I chose a flexible flat shoe, which allowed my toes to spread wide on impact, this infact was incorrect, as it had a negative setting on my prosthesis, making through steps more difficult than they could be. After a 9 months on crutches l went to a different clinic. I have a ' game changer' American glass fibre foot, fixed to a silicone sleeve, with my original Ossur knee, plus the option to calibrate any shoe l wear. My takeaway experience, is listen to the experts......Then, ask every single question you may have, spend all your appointment time, getting them to answer every question you have. You can practice walking later, at home. Research on here, get educated, as virtually no one knows how to deal with your condition.....You are still an individual, even though you have moved to an exclusive group in society. You get back to being in inclusive society by practice and the correct prosthesis for you, that is where all this walking should lead to.
A lot of good thoughts. We always encourage people to ask questions and get answers, and to get training in walking! Sorry it was such a long journey for you but it sounds like you are doing well.
i lost my right leg below the knee 3 years ago and my toes on my left foot are also gone but the toes were gone early 2024. it has been 3 years since i walked last. no matter how hard i try i cannot get anywhere. i had a revision surgery march 2024 i got my new prosthetic leg about 3 weeks go. i had my old one still but i could not control it nor could i get an appointment to get it rebuilt / replaced because they were booked up solid. i also have a set of "fake toes" it is an insert that goes into my left shoe with a platform and toes attached for stability. no matter what i do i cannot gain any balance. i switched from a pin and socket latching system to suction which is better and more stable but i have yet to get used to it. i will start looking at these videos and see if they help. PT comes every few days works me for 15 minutes and leaves. they don't even work me very hard. but they charge me like they do.
Lost my left leg only 4 months ago i cant walk fully yet but ive watched a few of these videos and I'm learning a lot thank you for posting this its helping..
We are so glad you have found our videos helpful!
Oh gosh that’s great! I just got my leg last Wednesday. I’m a 3 month BK amputee. I know it’s a long time…the wound haas cellulitis for 2 months + 2 revisions afterwards.
I’m excited for this new step … no pun intended 😋
Your video has helped me Thanks! After three years and 13 surgeries I have to relearn to walk again after a five month nonbearing weight on my leg (the good one) This video is helping me tremendously! Thanks!
We are so glad you have found this video useful and we wish you the best of luck! Feel free to return to our page any time for more tutorials like this one.
I am a new right leg above knee amputee and because of covid I'm fearful of going to physical therapy. This helped me figure out my walking with bending the knee!! Thank you so much for this amazingggg video and amazingggg channel.
We have heard of a lot of people in that same situation. We're so glad that our content has been of help in this tough time!
@@MissionGait do you guys do virtual lessons? I'm willing to pay 😁
@@AJ143. Unfortunately we do not. We do not provide treatment as our non-profit focuses on education and research. There are also a great deal of legal limitations to providing treatment in that manner.
@@MissionGait oh 😲 wow that's scary! Well thanks for that info! I will definitely keep up with your videos. Thanks!
Looking so easy give it a try
It is not often that we get amputee patients . These videos are great! Thank you and I will continue to watch as I progress my current patient :)
We are happy you have found this useful!
I have been an amputee for almost 2 yrs now and I am still having a few problems but I want to thank u for ur video. It has helped me out big time. Relearning how to walk is a very slow progress. Do u make dvd videos that I might could get from u guys. By the way I live in northeast Louisiana and I became an amputee due to blood clots. I am 43 and it has definitely been a rough progress. I also fight with depression alot
We're certainly sorry to hear all that you are going through, but glad that our videos have been helpful for you. It is a very long and slow process, but it is worth it! Also, if you haven't already, check out the Amputee Coalition ( www.amputee-coalition.org ). They are an amazing resource for all sorts of things.
@@MissionGait I can't afford ur rates, I have no income I didn't get anything from the government on stimulus and I am still fighting for disability social security.
I lost the leg in May. I should have just been the foot but the podiatrist didn't think I should go to the hospital. So I will make a complaint about the doctor to the medical board. If I do well there then I will take him to court and sue him.
The first time I visited him and he saw holes in my feet he should have said go to the hospital.
Not go home and keep it clean and here's some stuff to do that. Keep off the foot. Haha. He also said don't drive with the boot and my job I lost was a job that required me to drive all day long.
Now my life really sucks because I'm not a young kid and it's very hard to even try to get around.
Do ever use crutches?
I have a c-leg I really like your video's do try at home it is like all things that you do practice practice practice
Thank you. RAKA since May 2018. 1st prosthetic was received in December 2018. I'm on socket #4. #2-December 2019, #3-December 2020, and #4-July 2021(with a new ankle and foot because of a 60lb weight gain from first) after moving out of state and seeing a new prosthetist. But I m still not walking independently. No one has tried this with me. Just been told my gait is too big. I'm fine with a walker and OK with forearm canes.
I've gone from a walker to learning with a cane. Still having balance issues but I'm learning.
Fantastic tips!!! Very helpful reminders, Thank you.
Great tutorial. Excellent!
Good to know I will try this soon as I get my leg
for a new amputee, raka i want to say thank you so much.
Your welcome!
I am learning also LAKA just got my cleg My balance is bad I can’t get a good center Forgot how to walk 66 yrs old Thanks for your help
Thank you for sharing ❤
I have one above the knee I am still trying can't get it right I just wanted to walk again
Troy Robinson I hope that things improve for you.
It is such a difficult journey, especially as an above the knee amputee. We hope these videos are helpful for you and definitely be sure to connect with a physical therapist if you haven't already.
Very interesting and motivational.
Nice, but Are there any video tutorials for bilateral bka?
Thanks
It would be great to show this video with a lower K-level knee. The fluidity of a Genium-X3 may be a little misleading.
Great videos though!
Thank you! Definitely agree with your thoughts and we will work to incorporate a mechanical knee system as we are going forward.
Mission Gait awesome. Keep up the hard work!
what if the good leg is slightly twisted and the person hasnt walked for quite some time now and has been bed ridden... Hope to hear from you.
That is a very complex situation. Our best suggestion would be to consult with a physiotherapist in your area. They would be better equipped to assist you as that level of care requires direct contact with the individual. If you are unable, or if your local physiotherapist is not well trained in this particular area of practice, we have a playlist of prosthetic training videos that starts with exercises for those who have not walked for some time. Hope this helps. You can check these videos out here: th-cam.com/play/PLSF3akWhiajETHoRj1O7k6nHg8M7VanjQ.html
@@MissionGait thank you so much... we will be going to a physio but also will follow the video links u sent as well...
Does this-same exercise relate to me as a B.K. amputee? (As a Single-leg B.K.A.)
How / if-differently can I gain a Stronger Toe-off with my amp.side foot when that-tibia has been broken 3 seperate times and is 3 inches shorter than "my good-leg"?
What is the distance of the spacing of the tape?
Great question! It really depends on the person. The average step length is about 72 cm (~28 in), and this is a great goal for the tape placement. If a person is having significant difficulty, then the tape can be brought in closer.
I'm still trying keep falling on my back above the knee I want to walk again so bad
I'm not even an amputee but it's still interesting
Would you have any advice for a Ak amputee with all toes missing on the good leg side
A couple of quick tips:
1. A local physical therapist is your best resource as they can individualize treatment and exercises for you and your condition.
2. You must regular inspect your “good side” as this is now a higher risk for further injury. Consult a local clinician to help with this process.
3. Balance will now be a challenge for both sides. You big toe plays a huge role in balance and stability so do not neglect to take care of that side.
4. Otherwise check out our videos on amputee training and keep working!
Hope that helps.
How would you start out a double above knee amputee? Can you show that with the 123 cockroach?
As you are likely aware, this is significantly more difficult with a double or bilateral above knee amputee. The 123 Cockroach focuses on one side at a time with the first step addressing: how to bend the knee from a stopped position, accuracy in foot placement, and placing weight over the forward foot. The second step is about trusting your weight onto that side. The third is taking an entire step.
With a bilateral amputee, you would start out with the first step the same exact way shown here. This allows you to initiate walking, and should be practiced on both sides. The difficulty starts with the next step. Let's say you took the first step on the right. As you are practicing the 2nd step, the right side has to accept the weight while the left side is having to take a full step (Which is the 3rd step of the 123 Cockroach). This is then alternated as you progress along, focusing on committing weight to one side while practicing the full step on the other. It is tough because you cannot truly isolate one side versus the other.
I trying to learn myself
Hey hey! How did it go? Did you learn yet.
@@AJ143. no lost my charger to my prostate leg have to get me a new one using wheel chair and crutches doing fine so far still have little phantom pain and stump pain got to get my other leg check soon to make sure that is doing fine hanging in there
@@AJ143. lost my charger due to house fire 🔥 got my liners and my suction ring
@@troyrobinson4949 damn I'm so sorry. That is terrible. I lost my prosthetic leg charger too. And the state insurance wouldn't replace it. I had to get one from my prosthetic doctor. Luckily he had a few laying around in his office. And sucky thing is you can't buy them online not used.
I am sorry about your house fire! I hope you are getting back to normal little by little. What a terrible thing to happen to you. Man. I'm so sorry!
I walk with crutches too and learning to walk without them. I've been watching these videos trying to learn!
Maybe we can try it together virtually! We can be each other's crutch 😊😊.
I hope your day is going well. 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
Prosthetic doctor give me one a new charger are new place transportation can't find are new address I get it right soon
Does this advice work with any above knee prosthetic? Or does the model affect which exercise? I'm currently post-surgery waiting to be ready for my first prosthetic. My PT team will surely train me, but I'm anxious to jump start my learning.
Yes it does! This is a great exercise to learn how the prosthetic knee operates during the walking cycle. Your PT can certainly help in performing this exercise as each prosthetic knee has different characteristics. You can also check out our 15-part prosthetic training series here: th-cam.com/play/PLSF3akWhiajETHoRj1O7k6nHg8M7VanjQ.html
if you are a double amputee how do you move to a consistent gait. i step one two and don't continue
We are currently working to produce a video to discuss some questions like yours for double amputees. Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe so you will be notified when the video is posted.
@@MissionGait thanks, i need help
Semoga sehat selalu.Aammiinn.
How much does it cost?
We do not provide prosthetic componentry so we do not have any information on costs.
Cockroaches are free.
This patient has a very good foot, and l think she also has a microprocessor knee.
I did not receive this, when l left hospital, l also never received any advice on what footwear to wear either.
I chose a flexible flat shoe, which allowed my toes to spread wide on impact, this infact was incorrect, as it had a negative setting on my prosthesis, making through steps more difficult than they could be.
After a 9 months on crutches l went to a different clinic.
I have a ' game changer' American glass fibre foot, fixed to a silicone sleeve, with my original Ossur knee, plus the option to calibrate any shoe l wear.
My takeaway experience, is listen to the experts......Then, ask every single question you may have, spend all your appointment time, getting them to answer every question you have.
You can practice walking later, at home.
Research on here, get educated, as virtually no one knows how to deal with your condition.....You are still an individual, even though you have moved to an exclusive group in society.
You get back to being in inclusive society by practice and the correct prosthesis for you, that is where all this walking should lead to.
A lot of good thoughts. We always encourage people to ask questions and get answers, and to get training in walking! Sorry it was such a long journey for you but it sounds like you are doing well.
I need above knee leg need contact please sir
Hello. We are solely focused on education in walking rehabilitation. We unfortunately do not provide prosthetic limbs.
Hi
Double entity by little start walking
i lost my right leg below the knee 3 years ago and my toes on my left foot are also gone but the toes were gone early 2024. it has been 3 years since i walked last. no matter how hard i try i cannot get anywhere. i had a revision surgery march 2024 i got my new prosthetic leg about 3 weeks go. i had my old one still but i could not control it nor could i get an appointment to get it rebuilt / replaced because they were booked up solid. i also have a set of "fake toes" it is an insert that goes into my left shoe with a platform and toes attached for stability. no matter what i do i cannot gain any balance. i switched from a pin and socket latching system to suction which is better and more stable but i have yet to get used to it. i will start looking at these videos and see if they help. PT comes every few days works me for 15 minutes and leaves. they don't even work me very hard. but they charge me like they do.
Yes, please check out our prosthetic training series! th-cam.com/play/PLSF3akWhiajETHoRj1O7k6nHg8M7VanjQ.html&si=MGYY9K5isVFBd08u