BK Running Responses Part 2

BK Running Responses Part 2

Sharon Toscano

7/25/2007

I would honestly avoid conrstarch or powders because these
may actually act as a lubricant allowing the liner to slide
more easily. This point is not proven and I'm sure
you will find people who agree and disagree with this.

*Done*

Good luck. I don't think you need to go suction to solve
your problem. If you want more information, please contact
me.
Jason Wening

*Thank you I hate suction*

A couple of our patients tried a product called Certain Dri**
antiperspirant pads. These are actually wipes, and patients tell us
they work real well to stop sweating. I think you can find them over
the counter at CVS, or even on - line. They are made by:
NUMARK Laboratories, Inc,
Edison, NJ 08818
1-800-331-0221

Jim Athearn, CO

A simple solution is a sweat band at the proximal edge of the suspension
sleeve. Most perspiration comes from the rest of the body and finds its
way under the sleeve (gravity works).

I know you don't want to hear it but, suction does solve a lot of the
suspension issues and will stop the pistoning while running. I've run 5
marathons as a BK amputee and can't imagine trying it without suction.

Jack Richmond
Area Sales
Manager
The Fillauer Companies
800-251-6398- Office
423-667-3269- Cell

Have you tried ALUM? It is an all natural deodorant stone that works
like an astringent - similar to the prescription options without the
Aluminum Hydrochloride (which you definitely need to stay away from).
I have attached some info on the product for you. If you want to know
more, feel free to contact me directly.
Kind regards,
Tracy Steer
Clinical Assistant
AWARD PROSTHETICS, INC
www.awardprosthetics.com

change soap. zest or lever 2000.
Jim Young, CP FAAOP
Amputee Prosthetic Clinic
Tifton, GA.
888FAKELEG

Try to spray your leg with Arrid Extra Dry in a yellow aresol can. It
doesnt have any perfumes, but is an antiperspirant. Spray it on, let it
dry, then roll the liner on. That's the first thing I would try.

Dan smoker, LP
Alabama Artificial Limb
1-800-457-4544

Have you tried a garter-type belt? I have worked with a 5K runner in the
past that fashioned a lightweight garter belt out of materials from the
fabric store to hold up his gel sleeves.

Otherwise I might suggest different liners or using antiperspirants to try
to cut the sweating. Good luck. Good work thus far!

Walter P Afable CP


Hello you could try a PTB strap or a strap that goes like an 8 around the
knee
Best Regards Hans Grönberg CPO Luleå Sweden


Congratulations on your success in reaching this point. If you look at
one of the Ossur posters of two (male) BK amputees at the end of a
race you might notice one has a cuff strap above his knee leading
to a belt around his waist, i.e. a cuff with a waist belt and fork
strap. I don't know the runner's name but you can probably contact him
through Ossur.

Good luck.
Dave Gross C, LP


Try a waist belt and fork strap with an elastic yoke, it'll even give you a
little extension assist. Anti perspirant may help.
G. Tablada, CP.

Several runners i have spoke with use Kydex tape at the
top of the sleeve to hold it in place. This a gumming
sports tape, will not over stick to skin but will hold
sleeve in place.

   I would urge you to contact Charles King. He has an ingenious system to
reduce perspiration while wearing a gel liner. With continued running the
problem may solve itself, but that could take many months


I used to work with Brian Frasure in Raleigh, and he used suction
suspension... sorry to say. If you're not sure who he is... he's a
paralympic sprinter who is also a CP. I think he used a sleeve made by
alps. Also, you could incorporate a gel liner and a one-way valve. We have
a girl in our office with a delicate residual limb who is doing well with a
TEC liner, one way valve, and Gel suspension sleeve to seal the suction
suspension... it should work for you comfortably.

Also, I have heard of more rudimentary auxillary suspension methods such as
a BK waist belt along with elastic strap going down the anterior from the
waist to the proximal anterior portion of the socket.

Bobby Latham, CP
Greenville, SC

I would suggest a waist belt/fork strap as auxiliary suspension.
C McConnell C.P.(c)

2 possible fixes: 1. A roll-on antiperspirant on the skin at the areas of
sleeve contact. (not deodorant but pure antiperspirant.
                      2. Use of a suspension sleeve that also has a
velcro strap or extra cuff type strap to further secure on the thigh.
Just possible fixes.

ABP

Change your soap to original Lever 2000. You will see a difference in a few
days.

Jim Young CP, FAAOP
Amputee Prosthetic Clinic
888FAKELEG
888fakeleg.com


Have you tried using an antiperspirant on your leg to decrease the sweat?

Failure only occurs when you stop trying.

I would contact Stan Patterson in Orlando Fla. He is the developer of the
Negative pressure suction socket. If he cannot help you nobody can.

You could try Certain dry or an equal antiperspirant on the residual limb,
it has helped with others in the past. It's a stronger antiperspirant than
most of the others on the market. You can find it at CVS or Walgreen's.
Check with your Dr. and/or prosthetist first and follow the instructions on
the label, it may solve your problem.

Lots of people use a waist suspension as an addition to whatever else they
are using. I've seen many trans tib runners wearing them.
Good luck
Phil Francis

first make sure the liner is the correct size
Anthony