The Role of Core Strength in Improving Prosthetic Gait Stability

Walking with a prosthetic leg is about much more than just fitting the device and taking steps. It’s a full-body effort that demands balance, control, and coordination — and all of that begins at the core. Core strength is often overlooked when people think about learning to walk again after limb loss. Most attention goes […]
Transtibial vs. Transfemoral Gait Training: Key Differences

Learning how to walk again after an amputation is one of the most challenging journeys a person can face. When it comes to prosthetic rehabilitation, not all journeys are the same. Two major types of lower-limb amputations — transtibial (below the knee) and transfemoral (above the knee) — come with very different challenges, especially during […]
Balance and Posture Tips for Safe Walking with a Prosthetic

Walking with a prosthetic leg changes how your body moves. At first, it might feel strange. Your balance may be off, and your posture may not feel natural. That’s okay. Every person who begins walking with a prosthesis goes through this phase. It’s part of the learning process. The good news is, with the right […]
How to Fix Common Gait Deviations in Prosthetic Users

Walking with a prosthesis should feel smooth and balanced. But for many prosthetic users, the reality is often different. Sometimes the steps feel uneven. The movement feels forced. There may be pain, instability, or just a sense that something isn’t right. These are signs of gait deviations—small changes in the way you walk that, over […]
Step by Step: Best Gait Training Exercises for New Amputees

Losing a limb is a life-changing event. It brings not just physical challenges, but emotional ones too. For most new amputees, the road ahead can feel uncertain. Walking again, something once second nature, now seems like an enormous task. But it’s not impossible. With the right support, a good prosthesis, and the right kind of […]