Episode 92 - Fall Training

31/12/2025 4 min
Episode 92 - Fall Training

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A physical therapist works with a patient with a transfemoral amputation on controlled fall training. The patient ambulates with a single axillary crutch. What controlled falling technique is the MOST appropriate to teach the patient in an anterior loss of balance?1.    Pull the crutch close to the body to absorb the impact2.    Discard the crutch and land on slightly flexed arms3.    Turn the body to absorb the fall on the back of the trunk and legs4.    Land on the elbows and prosthesis to absorb the impactWatch the video version on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/oD5tqC2t4H4