RESOURCES
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The best way to see that in fact we hips and hemi’s can and do walk is in person, so don’t feel shy to contact us on the support list. Another option is to see videos, although there is not one good, non-commercial, educational video that illustrates this point, a few videos do exist, all available from the following sources.
Ottbock
(800) 328-4058
www.ottobockus.com
ottobock@oandp.com
If calling, ask for Don Stadick, then request video #646V028, "Hip-disarticulation gait training". The tape costs $15. This tape was intended as an educational video for prosthesists. It is an excellent example showing how a HD can use a prosthesis successfully. In the author's opinion, it is the most educational and least commercial.
Alan Finnieston Clinic
300 Bird Rd
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 444-6104
afc@oandp.com
Ask for the video of a hip-disarticulation (Cathy) who is shown functioning exceptionally well in her new prosthesis. However, keep in mind she is an athlete and not necessarily an average example.
Life-Like Prosthetics, LLC
1319 W. Carson St
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 320-5777
lifelike1@earthlink.net
www.lifelikeprosthetics.com
Ask Angela specifically to attach the extended footage of several of their hip-disarticulation and hemipelvectomy clients to their regular video.
Hanger Prosthetics
4301 North Classen
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(800) 522-4428
www.hanger.com
Request the hip-disarticulation and hemipelvectomy video specifically. It portrays a number of clients in varying degrees of abilities and rehab levels. The initial section is worthwhile viewing for understanding current concepts in socket fit.
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Beware the
hype!These videos should
be viewed for education and information only. Their listing here does not represent an
endorsement of any particular company by the author.
New amputees who would like to see first hand that in fact we HP’s and HD’s can
and do walk the author suggests that you attend the next convention of the American
Coalition of Amputees which will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, June 2001.
Many of us are planning
to attend.
American
Coalition of Amputees (ACA)
900 E. Hill Ave, Suite 285
Knoxville, TN 37915
(888) AMP-KNOW (267-5669)
www.amputee-coalition.org
E-mail:
info@amputee-coalition.org
What would be highly valuable is a non-commercial, educational video, for both patients and the professionals, which will illustrate how we hips and hemi’s walk and function in the ordinary activities of daily living, with and without our legs. If anyone is willing to participate in this project, please contact the web author at the address shown below.
