Metabolic Cost of Walking in Prosthetic Users: How Clinicians Reduce Energy Expenditure

Walking with a prosthetic limb takes more energy than many people realize. Each step asks the body to work a little harder, think a little more, and stay a little more aware of balance and movement. For prosthetic users, this extra effort can make daily tasks feel tiring, even when the distance is short. For […]
Step Count, Cadence, and Symmetry: Wearable KPIs Doctors Should Monitor

Step count, cadence, and symmetry may look like small numbers on a wearable device, but for people using lower-limb prosthetics, these numbers tell a deeper story. They show how safely a person moves, how steady they feel, and how well their prosthetic limb supports their daily life. For doctors, these wearable KPIs act like quiet […]
Gait Speed in Lower-Limb Prosthetics: Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) for MDs

Gait speed is one of the clearest signs of how well a person with a lower-limb prosthetic limb is moving through daily life. It shows how steady they feel, how confident they are, and how safely they can walk in real-world environments. For physicians, this simple number carries deep meaning. It helps guide decisions about […]
AMPnoPRO & AMP Scores: How Physicians Use Them Pre- and Post-Fit

The AMPnoPRO and AMP scores help physicians understand how ready a person is for a prosthetic limb and how well they are adapting to it after fitting. These scores break movement into small, clear steps. Each step shows how strong the person is, how steady they feel, and how confident they are using their body. […]
Timed Up and Go (TUG) After Amputation: Cutoffs, Fall Risk, and Rehab Dosing

The Timed Up and Go test is one of the quickest ways to understand how safely and confidently a person moves after an amputation. It takes less than a minute, but it reveals so much about balance, speed, stability, and real-life independence. For clinicians, this small test can act like a window into the user’s […]