Use the following scenario to answer questions #41-48 Patien…

Use the following scenario to answer questions #41-48 Patient is an otherwise healthy 35-year old female who suffered a right traumatic transfemoral amputation with no comorbidities. BMI is 21. Surgery was 2 days ago and there are no signs of infection. The surgeon performed an equal length anterior/posterior flap procedure and closed the wound with sutures and staples. Prior to the amputation, patient was a physical therapist working full time in an outpatient orthopedic setting. She lives with her husband and 2 children (8 and 10) in a split-level home. She works-out 5 days/week (treadmill walking, elliptical, spin bike, lifts weights), is an avid reader, and enjoys being an active mom. Where would the physical therapist expect the surgical wound to be located?

The physical therapist notes that a patient ambulating with…

The physical therapist notes that a patient ambulating with a right transfemoral prosthesis is demonstrating a Trendlenburg gait of the R LE during the gait cycle. Which of the following exercises would be the MOST appropriate to utilize as an intervention?