Research Articles
The board members of Steps 4 Love are devoted healthcare professionals with the mission to serve and support the limb loss and limb difference community. We are dedicated to providing research and seeking information to supplement the community.
Assessing Ground Reaction Forces and Degenerative Changes of Sound Limb in Unilateral Lower Extremity Amputees: A Systematic Review
In this article, Board Members Kira Donnelly and Dr. Scott Love investigate factors that contribute to degenerative changes in the contralateral limb.
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Predicting Walking Ability and Prosthetic Candidacy Following Lower Extremity Amputation;
An Updated Systematic Review and Treatment Pathway
Dr. Scott Love updates his DPT thesis on the prediction of walking ability and prosthetic candidacy and provides a treatment pathway for lower limb amputees.
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Functional Improvements Measured by The Continuous-Scale Physical Functional Performance Test in a Unilateral Transfemoral Amputee Following Sound Side Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Study
Dr. Scott Love investigates the validity of the CS-PFP 10 to accurately measure improvements in ADLs in specified functional domains and overall function in the patient population with a TFA following sound limb TKA.
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Physical Therapy Interventions and Outcomes in a Patient with Transfemoral Amputation Following Sound Side Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report
In this case study, Founder Dr. Scott Love, describes how standard PT protocols combined with whole-body strength training improves functional outcomes for a TFA post-sound side TKA.
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