Credit Hours
2.0 Scientific Credits
Learning Objectives
- Understand the challenges associated with active vacuum suspension and how to troubleshoot common issues.
- Learn best practices for implementing active vacuum suspension at the transtibial (TT) level, ensuring safe and effective use.
Course Description
Active Vacuum Implementation and Troubleshooting for the Transtibial Amputation Level (AM2021-OS06)
Panelists report challenges related to active vacuum suspension and how to avoid or solve these issues by implementing best practice techniques, materials, and troubleshooting methods. You will gain and understanding and be prepared to apply key concepts of best practices for safe and effective use of active vacuum suspension at the TT level.
Event Presenter(s)
Presenter Name(s)
• Kristin Carnahan, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP
• John Rheinstein, CP, FAAOP (D)
• Sarah Tea, CP/LP
• Ryan Caldwell, CP/LP
• Lori Pipinich, CP, LP
Disclaimer
The user acknowledges that the workshops, handouts, and related course materials contained therein are intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered to be legal advice or a substitute for legal or clinical consultation. These presentations address issues that are multi-faceted, and the user should not assume that the courses discuss every law, regulation, or ethical code that may be relevant to the subject matter. Legal and ethical standards are subject to change and it is always prudent to check to see whether a particular law, regulation, or ethical standard may have changed.
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