A patient received his definitive prosthesis two weeks ago from the prosthetist. The patient now complains to the physical therapist that the prosthesis is too heavy. The patient also complains of excessive distal end pressure. Which of the following would most likely address this difficulty?

Following a therapy session, a patient with transfemoral amputation is returned to bed to rest for the evening. In order to prevent the contractures most commonly seen in patients with transfemoral amputation, the involved side hip should be positioned in  

You are instructing a patient with a unilateral amputation to ascend and descend stairs.  Which amputation level would you expect to have the MOST difficulty performing the described task?

Which of the following can be an advantage of a unilateral knee disarticulation level of amputation?

What Medicare functional level describes the potential for ambulation with the ability to traverse low-level environmental barriers such as curbs, stairs, or uneven surfaces, yet is a limited community ambulator?

A patient is being fit for his definitive prosthesis today. During the fitting process, he complains that the prosthesis feels heavy. Additionally, the prosthetic toe catches the floor. Which of the following is the correct course of action that the prosthetist should take to complete the fitting?        

A patient wears a prosthesis with suction suspension. During ambulation, most notably during midstance, the PRIMARY function of the valve in the lower and medial part of the socket is to permit air to:

What is the advantage of transtibial amputation over transfemoral amputation? 

Which of the following prosthetic socket walls would most likely be excessively high and uncomfortable to result in ipsilateral trunk bending in a transfemoral amputee?

The business concept is developed by answering three questions.  The business model is developed by answering the questions for the business concept and one additional question.  Which of the following is the additional question?