Paralympic & Adaptive

Amputee Sports (Lower Limb)

Sports performed by athletes with lower limb amputation, addressing gait pattern optimization with prosthetic, hip compensations on the residual side, residual limb care, and trunk alignment corrections.

Clinical note: Running prosthetic (blade) mechanics differ from walking prosthetic. Assessment must specify which prosthetic is used during sport. Residual limb skin integrity affects training volume tolerance.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Internal Rotation
2 Hip External Rotation
3 Hip Abduction
4 Hip Flexion Active
5 Thoracic Rotation Seated
6 Single Leg Balance

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Internal Rotation
Hip Abduction
Hip Flexion Active
Single Leg Balance

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Amputee Sports (Lower Limb) assessment include?
The assessment covers Hip Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation, Hip Abduction, Hip Flexion Active with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Amputee Sports (Lower Limb) protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for amputee sports (lower limb) with 6 targeted tests, paralympic-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Amputee Sports (Lower Limb) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Amputee Sports (Lower Limb) protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Paralympic & Adaptive
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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