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UConnJulie · 03-06-2007, 10:22 AM

My guess is that they are trying to limit weight-bearing on your left foot and that's why they want you doing more unilateral/split-stance type stuff. To really work your amputated leg, have the left foot back and use it primarily for balance (and this would limit the weight-bearing stress on it). In this way you will really work the hams, quads, and gluteals on the amputation side.

What kind of treatment have they done for the Charko foot?

03-06-2007, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
UConnJulie PEELEing :o) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,485 My Profile	My guess is that they are trying to limit weight-bearing on your left foot and that's why they want you doing more unilateral/split-stance type stuff. To really work your amputated leg, have the left foot back and use it primarily for balance (and this would limit the weight-bearing stress on it). In this way you will really work the hams, quads, and gluteals on the amputation side. What kind of treatment have they done for the Charko foot? __________________ Life's a Journey ... Enjoy the Ride! Watch Me Shrink PM me if you want access ... the more the merrier!