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Walk while bouncing a ball
keep focus on ball
confidence will follow!
Walking on an uneven surface
keep knees aligned on the frontal plane
..and move sound knee forward accordingly
From a spread ankle position
jump into a closed leg position
..hold for a moment
..and jump back again
When running, keep trunk slightly flexed
and prosthetic knee stretched
Place forefoot of the prosthesis squarely on the ground
gain confidence in open stride
follow with the good leg
and keeping contact squarely on the ground
Climbing a staircase
Start with the sound leg
Follow with the prosthesis
When descending stairs, start with the prosthesis
make a firm step...
..and follow with the sound leg, stepping in beside the prosthesis