TF prosthesis for horse riding
Monique Van den Boom
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Title:
TF prosthesis for horse riding
Creator:
Monique Van den Boom
Date:
9/19/2014
Text:
Hello list,
I have a TF amputee client that is a horse rider and has already been 'back
on the horse' since his surgery, but he reports that his current prosthesis
doesn't seem ideal; I can overcome the problem with the socket sitting too
far out from the saddle by changing socket design to incorporate a flexible
inner, with the medial wall exposed, in order to allow him to bring the leg
closer in, however would like advice on componentry that might be suitable.
He finds that with his current set up, the heel digs in to the horses side
and causes all sorts of problems for him and the horse! Perhaps just getting
the client to simple rotate foot in (to move heel away from the horses side)
might be easiest option. I love horses, but don't know much about riding,
so if there is anyone that has had experience in fitting a TF prosthesis
with similar considerations for sitting comfort and control/driving of the
horse, I would really appreciate your thoughts.
Many thanks,
Monique Van den Boom
BP&O (Hons)
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Unit 36, 148 Chesterville Road
Moorabbin. Victoria 3189
(m) 0419 399 883
< <URL Redacted>> www.pmprosthetics.com.au
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Promotion Prosthetics
@pmprosthetics
#Promotion_Prosthetics
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I have a TF amputee client that is a horse rider and has already been 'back
on the horse' since his surgery, but he reports that his current prosthesis
doesn't seem ideal; I can overcome the problem with the socket sitting too
far out from the saddle by changing socket design to incorporate a flexible
inner, with the medial wall exposed, in order to allow him to bring the leg
closer in, however would like advice on componentry that might be suitable.
He finds that with his current set up, the heel digs in to the horses side
and causes all sorts of problems for him and the horse! Perhaps just getting
the client to simple rotate foot in (to move heel away from the horses side)
might be easiest option. I love horses, but don't know much about riding,
so if there is anyone that has had experience in fitting a TF prosthesis
with similar considerations for sitting comfort and control/driving of the
horse, I would really appreciate your thoughts.
Many thanks,
Monique Van den Boom
BP&O (Hons)
logo
Unit 36, 148 Chesterville Road
Moorabbin. Victoria 3189
(m) 0419 399 883
< <URL Redacted>> www.pmprosthetics.com.au
find us logos
Promotion Prosthetics
@pmprosthetics
#Promotion_Prosthetics
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The information transmitted in this message and its attachments (if any) is
intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed. The message
may contain confidential material and /or personal information. If you have
received this in error, please contact the sender and delete this e-mail and
associated material from any computer.
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Citation
Monique Van den Boom, “TF prosthesis for horse riding,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/236773.
