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Amputee rehab is too important for guesswork.
Helping PTs stop guessing and treat with confidence.
Raising the standard of amputee care.

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Denver is the final Amputee Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Course of 2026.

We’ve had therapists join us from across the country in Atlanta, Chicago, Hartford, and Phoenix this year, and Denver is the last stop.

If you’ve been thinking about taking the course, this is your final chance to do it in 2026.

📍 Denver, CO
📅 November 14–15, 2026
✔ 14 CEUs
✔ 2 days of hands-on amputee rehab training

Registration is open now and seats are limited.

Link in bio.

#amputeerehab #physicaltherapy #prosthetics #gaittraining #ampuPTee by @ampuptee

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6 days ago

When I started my career as a physical therapist, I quickly realized how unprepared most clinicians were to treat patients with limb loss. Myself included. There was no clear roadmap and very little consistent education compared to other PT specialties. The resources that did exist were scattered, difficult to find, and hard to apply in the real world. They still are, even for clinicians who dedicate their careers to this patient population.

In most areas of healthcare, we expect specialists. In amputee rehabilitation, we often expect clinicians to figure it out as they go.

The result is a patient population that does not receive consistent, high-quality care from one setting to the next. Progress depends too heavily on where someone lives or who they happen to see, rather than on a shared standard of care. Many clinicians are forced into a “fake it till you make it” approach, learning through trial, error, and experience alone.

Experience and reps are essential. But starting from scratch should not be the expectation.

Over the past decade, I worked almost exclusively in amputee rehabilitation, collaborating closely with some of the best prosthetists and therapists in the field, refining my approach, and teaching clinicians across the country. I saw what was possible when patients were guided by providers who truly understood the full rehabilitation journey, not just isolated pieces of it.

Those experiences led me to create ampuPTee.

ampuPTee is an education platform built to develop amputee rehabilitation specialists. We provide physical therapists and rehabilitation professionals with a clear, proven framework for the full amputee rehab process, allowing them to move beyond trial and error and practice with intention, confidence, and consistency.

The goal is simple. Equip clinicians with the knowledge and structure needed to treat people with limb loss with the same level of specialized care we expect in other areas of healthcare.

This is the gap ampuPTee exists to close. #ampuPTee #AmputeeRehab #AmputeeRehabilitation #PhysicalTherapy #PTLife #RehabEducation #ProstheticRehab #GaitTraining #Prosthetics #LimbLoss #RehabProfessionals #ClinicalEducation by @ampuptee

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8 months ago

Good suction leaves clues.

When assessing suction suspension, there are a couple of simple things PTs can look for.

First, look at the suspension sleeve. When a good seal is maintained, the negative pressure can pull the sleeve tightly around the socket, making the trim lines very distinct, as you can see in this photo.

Second, check how well the prosthesis resists distraction. With good suction, you should feel significant resistance when pulling the prosthesis distally.

Now, if there’s a hole in the sleeve or another source of air leakage, that suction can be compromised. The trim lines may become less distinct, and the prosthesis may gradually draw off the residual limb when traction is applied.

Neither observation is a definitive test on its own, but they’re useful clinical clues when assessing suspension and identifying potential problems.

#amputeerehab #physicaltherapy #prosthetics #gaittraining #ampuPTee by @ampuptee

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Part 2: pressure-intolerant areas in a transfemoral residual limb.

These are areas where we generally do not want the socket concentrating pressure.

The main pressure-intolerant areas include the distal end of the femur, the greater trochanter, the pubic ramus and groin region, and the area around the femoral neurovascular structures anteriorly.

When the socket is designed, the prosthetist is trying to distribute load through the more pressure-tolerant soft tissue while providing relief around these areas.

For PTs, if the patient is reporting focal pain, pressure, or persistent redness over one of these areas, that’s something to take seriously and communicate back to the prosthetist.

If you missed Part 1 on pressure-tolerant areas, make sure you check it out.

#amputeerehab #physicaltherapy #prosthetics #gaittraining #ampuPTee by @ampuptee

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5 days ago

Understanding AK socket pressure starts with knowing where the residual limb can tolerate load.

With a transfemoral residual limb, the broader muscular and soft tissue areas of the thigh generally tolerate pressure well.

The ischial tuberosity, or “sit bone,” is also an important pressure-tolerant area. Depending on the socket design, the prosthetist may intentionally contain or load through that area while distributing pressure across the surrounding soft tissue.

For PTs, this helps us better interpret what the patient is feeling inside the socket and understand which areas are intended to accept more load.

Part 2 will cover the pressure-intolerant areas.

If you missed the transtibial versions, make sure you check them out.

#amputeerehab #physicaltherapy #prosthetics #gaittraining #ampuPTee by @ampuptee

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Phoenix, you were awesome!

Another Amputee Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Course in the books, and what a great group of therapists to spend the weekend with!

Two full days of getting hands-on, asking questions, challenging our clinical reasoning, and working through the real-world challenges of amputee rehab. This is exactly the kind of environment I want to create with these courses. A room full of clinicians who are willing to learn from each other, share their experiences, and leave with new skills they can put to work in the clinic.

A huge thank you to PAM Health of Surprise for being a phenomenal host and helping make the weekend run so smoothly!

And to everyone who joined me in Phoenix, thank you for bringing the energy and making it such a great weekend. I loved working with you all!

#amputeerehab #physicaltherapy #prosthetics #gaittraining #ampuPTee by @ampuptee

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8 days ago

Are you measuring the hip or the compensation?

There are a lot of ways to assess hip extension range of motion and hip flexion contracture.

The method I prefer is side-lying, with the spine in neutral, passively bringing the hip into extension until I start to see pelvic or lumbar compensation.

From there, I have the patient actively hold the position and measure where they can maintain true hip extension.

That gives me a number that translates well to how they’re going to stand with the prosthesis and is useful information to communicate to the prosthetist when discussing flexion accommodation.

#amputeerehab #physicaltherapy #prosthetics #gaittraining #ampuPTee by @ampuptee

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13 days ago

Hartford, that’s a wrap!

Another Amputee Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Course in the books.

We packed a lot into two days, working through the entire continuum of care, challenging our clinical reasoning, getting hands-on with patient labs, and having plenty of discussion around the realities of treating this population.

One of my favorite parts of these weekends is bringing clinicians with different backgrounds and levels of experience into the same room. Everyone comes in with something different to contribute, and we all leave having learned from each other.

A huge thank you to @liveeverydaypt for opening up their clinic and hosting us, and to our patient volunteers who gave their time, shared their experiences, and let us learn alongside them. The patient labs continue to be one of the best parts of the entire weekend.

And congratulations to the newest group of clinicians completing the Amputee Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Course!

Keep learning. Keep collaborating. Keep pushing yourselves. And keep raising the standard of amputee care.

Next stop: Phoenix. 🌵

#AmputeeRehab #PhysicalTherapy #Prosthetics #AmputeeRehabilitation #ampuPTee by @ampuptee

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16 days ago

Part 2: pressure-intolerant areas.

In a transtibial prosthesis, there are certain areas of the residual limb that do not tolerate pressure well.

Common pressure-intolerant areas include the tibial crest, distal tibia, fibular head, distal fibula, hamstring tendons, and the distal end of the residual limb.

For PTs, this helps us better interpret what the patient is feeling inside the socket.

If they’re reporting pain, pressure, or redness over one of these areas, that is more concerning than pressure over a pressure-tolerant area and should be addressed right away.

That’s information we want to monitor very closely and communicate clearly with the prosthetist.

#amputeerehab #physicaltherapy #prosthetics #gaittraining #ampuPTee by @ampuptee

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22 days ago

Not all socket pressure is bad.

With a transtibial prosthesis, there are certain areas of the residual limb that are considered pressure-tolerant.

These are areas the socket is intentionally designed to load.

Common pressure-tolerant areas include the patellar tendon, the pretibial areas just alongside the tibia, and the soft tissue of the calf.

For PTs, this helps us interpret what the patient is feeling inside the socket.

If they’re reporting pressure in one of these areas, or you notice some redness over one of these areas, that’s not typically as concerning as pressure over a pressure-intolerant area.

Part 2 will cover the pressure-intolerant areas.

Make sure you follow us so you don’t miss it.

#amputeerehab #physicaltherapy #prosthetics #gaittraining #ampuPTee by @ampuptee

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23 days ago

I want to hear from PTs, prosthetists, and the limb loss community on this one.

For a lot of therapists, amputee rehab can feel intimidating, especially if they don’t work with this population every day.

But I want to better understand where that uncertainty actually shows up.

Is it gait training? Prosthetic components? Socket fit? Limb volume? Skin issues? Knowing when to reach out to the prosthetist? Something else entirely?

Good education should start with real questions from the people doing the work and living the experience.

So let’s get to the bottom of this.

PTs: What feels most intimidating or unclear?

Prosthetists: What do you wish PTs understood better?

Limb loss community: What do you wish your PT understood better during rehab?

Drop your answer in the comments.

#amputeerehab #physicaltherapy #prosthetics #gaittraining #ampuPTee by @ampuptee

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