The first installment of our discussion of balance among individuals with lower-limb amputations examined various techniques that have been developed to quantify balance in this population, and some of the broad influences that can affect balance, such as visual inputs, cognitive loads, and balance confidence (The O&P EDGE, May 2010). That discussion concluded with the following question: “Can we improve our patients’ balance through training, alignment, or components?” This article addresses that question through a literature-based discussion, which examines various modalities that appear to improve amputee balance—including a discussion of specific prosthetic components, socio-demographic influences, and increased physical activity.
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