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    Jayanthi Charitable Foundation

    28 W 260 Belleau Dr.

    Winfield. lllinois. USA

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    It is not uncommon that a treating physician or a therapist may recommend that you use a cane, crutch or a walker. This may be before, after or even without history of surgery. Appropriate type of "walking aide (cane, crutch or walker)" is very essential.  Walking aides (cane, crutch or walker) are commonly recommended for improving balance, decreasing the weight on one or both feet (while walking) or for both reasons.
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    Learning proper use of cane, crutch or walker

    Lower Extremity amputation and prosthesis related information

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Management of patients with amputation differs greatly between institutions and providers. Availability of qualified physician, Prosthetist (professional who prepares the prosthesis), therapists and other members of the team enhances the final outcome of rehabilitation following amputation.

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    Walking is not Automatic

    Walking is not automatic. Office-based clinical gait assessment. The dynamics of gait and mobility.

                                  ---Presented by

    Jayanthi Subbarao, MD, MS

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    Gait and balance disorders are common in older adults and are a major cause of falls in this population. They are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, as well as reduced level of function. Common causes include arthritis and orthostatic hypotension; however, most gait and balance disorders involve multiple contributing factors.

     

    Gait and Balance Disorders in Older Adults

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    Prosthetic Desk Reference

    This book is being provided to you as a compliment from the Jayanthi Charitable Foundation. The Goal of the author and the Foundation is to enhance care for the patients with amputations around the world. We will be very interested to hear from you as to the usefulness of this book to you and your institution.

     

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    Principles for prescribing a Lower extremity Prosthesis

    This material was compiled by Jayanthi Subbarao MD. MS

     

    Rehabilitation following lower extremity amputation requires a comprehensive assessment of the patient to assess the rehabilitation potential of that person and also to determine the appropriate prosthetic components to maximize the function.

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    Neeru Jayanthi, MD

    Guide to Musculoskeletal Assessment

    Dr. Neeru Jayanthi

     

         Associate Professor

     

         Family Medicine and Department of Orthopeadic surgery & Rehabilitation

     

         Loyola University, Chicago

     

         

         Medical director of Primary care sports medicine

         Stritch School of medicine

     

         Maywood Illinois, USA.

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    LOW BACK EXAM performed by Neeru Jayanthi, MD

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    • Observation

    • Functional Tests 

    • Palpation

    • Range of Motion

    • Neurologic Exam   

    • Waddell's Signs 

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    Frequently Asked Questions following Hip and Knee joint replacement

    This document was prepared by Jayanthi Subbarao MD, MS, Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopeadic surgery & Rehabilitation.  Loyola University Chicago  Stritch School of medicine. Maywood Illinois. USA. Maywood.IL. U.S.A.