In this episode of Beyond the Limb, host Will Riddick and guest Allison Symsack discuss the importance of outcome measures in physical therapy for patients with limb loss. They explore the differences between performance-based and patient-reported outcomes, the implications of mismatches between the two, and the significance of gait symmetry and balance assessments. The conversation also highlights the role of outcome data in guiding communication with prosthetists and offers a framework for selecting appropriate measures in clinical practice. Through patient stories, they illustrate the impact of these assessments on rehabilitation and patient motivation.

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Wong CK, Chihuri ST. Impact of Vascular Disease, Amputation Level, and the Mismatch Between Balance Ability and Balance Confidence in a Cross-Sectional ...