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Evidence based clinical guidelines for the physiotherapy management of adults with lower limb prostheses - 3rd edition
These documents present the updated, evidence based, clinical guidelines for the prosthetic physiotherapy management of adults with lower limb
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Clinical guidelines for the pre and post operative physiotherapy management of adults with lower limb amputations - second edition
These documents present the updated, evidence based, clinical guidelines for the pre and post operative physiotherapy management of adults with lower
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Toolbox of Outcome Measures
Toolbox of Outcome Measures used in Amputee Rehabilitation
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NCEPOD Report - Lower Limb Amputation: Working Together
A review of the care received by patients who underwent major lower limb amputation due to vascular disease or diabetes
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Guidance for the multi-disciplinary team on the management of post-operative residuum oedema in lower limb amputees.
This guidance document was launched at ISPO/BACPAR/BAPO 2012
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Risks to the contra-lateral foot of unilateral lower limb amputees - guideline
These guidelines are intended to provide a practical resource for therapists working with lower limb amputees and should be used alongside other
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Guidance for falls prevention in lower limb amputees
Guidance based on best evidence at the time on falls prevention in amputees.
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Osseointegration Information and Support
Please see the link below for information concerning osseointegration and also contact details of physiotherapists with experience of the various
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So your patient has had an amputation - leaflet
A leaftlet designed for non specialist physiotherapists
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PIRPAG Exercises - Transtibial
Exercises for use with transtibial (below knee) amputees in the early rehab phase
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PIRPAG exercises - Transfemoral
Exercises for use with transtibial (above knee) amputees in the early rehab phase
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Amputee Rehabilitation Guidance for the Education of Pre Registration Physiotherapy Students
This guidance should be utilised by clinicians and students alike in preparation for and during clinical placements involving the rehabilitation of
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BACPAR Bursaries
CPD, postgraduate and research bursaries are available to members - see guidelines for full information on each and how to apply. We also have a
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Postgraduate Bursary
For full eligability criteria and application form please see the documents below
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AGILE Resources
The BACPAR Guidelines encourage Physiotherapists working in amputee rehabilitation to be aware of the content of relevant AGILE Guidelines.
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Research Bursary
See documents below for full eligability criteria and application form
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Intermittent Claudication Guideline
Exercise Intervention for the Treatment of Patients with Intermittent Claudication Published 2022
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Transfer videos
These videos were produced by the Finding Your Feet charity with NHS Scotland to demonstrate various transfer techniques for patients with limb loss
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All you need to know about Vascular Surgery.
The Vascular Society GB&I are proud to launch a publication entitled All you need to know about Vascular Surgery.
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Upper Limb Loss Resources
Link below to the work of IC2A project including guidelines, exercises and lots more
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