Credit Hours
1.75 Scientific Credits
Learning Objectives
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Course Description
Free Papers: Lower Limb Amputation: Pain (AM2025-FP08)
Key Predictors of Radicular Pain Among Adults with Low Back Pain and Lower-limb Loss
Presenter: Christina Collins, BS – Masters in Orthotics and Prosthetics student, International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics
Radicular symptoms, i.e., referred pain distally into the lower-extremities, have been associated with worse outcomes among adults with low back pain. This study examines sociodemographic, pain, amputation-specific, and health-related factors and their relationship with radicular pain among adults with lower-limb loss presenting with low back pain.
Learning Objectives:
- Upon completion, participants will be able to assess risk factors for radicular pain in those with lower back pain and unilateral lower limb loss.
- Upon completion, participants will be able to identify additional complications that may arise from lower back pain and radicular pain, as well as understand their effects on activities of daily living.
- Upon completion, participants will be able to apply findings to their active patient care.
Pain Cognitions and Self-reported Mobility Among Adults with Lower Limb Amputation
Presenter: Claire E. Vallery, CPO – PhD Graduate Student, Biomechanics and Movement Science Program, University of Delaware
This talk describes a cross-sectional study detailing the relationship between pain cognitions (e.g. pain interference, pain self-efficacy, pain catastrophizing) and self-reported mobility among adults with lower limb loss and chronic low back pain. During this talk, we will discuss the impact of psychological well-being on prosthetic functional outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Upon completion, participant will be able to recognize the importance of pain characteristics as they relate to prosthetic functional outcomes.
- Upon completion, participant will be able to differentiate between pain intensity and pain cognitions.
- Upon completion, participant will be able to describe different types of pain cognitions such as pain self-efficacy and pain catastrophizing.
- Upon completion, participant will be able to recognize the potential significance of sex in functional outcomes.
Perceptions of Phantom Limb Pain After Lower Limb Amputation: A Focus Group Study
Presenter: Kierra J. Falbo, MPO, CPO – Research Prosthetist Orthotist, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Phantom limb pain can affect individuals with amputation in various ways. This presentation will discuss results from a focus group study describing individuals’ perceptions of phantom limb pain, its effects on daily life, and its contributing factors. We will discuss clinical applications that may enhance care for patients with amputation.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe perspectives of individuals with lower limb amputation on the effect of phantom limb pain on their daily lives.
- List factors that individuals with amputation believe contribute to their phantom limb pain.
- Implement clinical strategies that aim to improve phantom limb pain care.
The Effect of Sensory Feedback in Improving Gait Stability and Decreasing Phantom Limb Pain Illustrated in a Case Study
Presenter: Ruth Leskovar, n/a – Research & Development, Saphenus Medical Technology
Sensory feedback has been shown to be effective in improving gait stability and eliminating phantom limb pain. This case study presents an individual with an amputation at transfemoral level who experienced a substantial increase in gait performance and almost elimination of phantom limb pain.
Learning Objectives:
- Upon completion, participant will be able to understand the effects of using sensory feedback for lower limb prostheses, its impact in reducing phantom pain and improving gait stability and balance.
- Upon completion, participant will understand the concept of sensory feedback for lower limb amputees and the benefit in gait stability.
- Upon completion, participant will be able to understand the utilization of a new sensory feedback system for all K levels of amputees.
Event Presenter(s)
Presenter Name(s)
- Kierra J. Falbo, MPO, CPO
- Tyler D. Klenow, MSPO, MBA, CPO, FAAOP(D)
- Zachary Wright, PhD
- Claire E. Vallery, CPO
- Ruth Leskovar
- Christina Collins, BS
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