A patient injured in a motorcycle accident had to undergo an…
A patient injured in a motorcycle accident had to undergo an amputation of the left lower leg 2 inches below the tibial tuberosity. The Physical Therapist Assistant is instructed to teach this patient how to utilize crutches. The Physical Therapist Assistant should explain to the patient that the center of mass has changed, and this will affect the patient’s balance. Which of the following BEST describes how the center of mass changed?