You will recognize anatomical and postural factors that influence gait and prosthetic alignment.

Lecture outline:

• Functional anatomy of the lower limb relevant to prosthetic fitting and gait
• Postural adaptations and compensatory mechanisms following amputation
• Common postural deviations and their clinical consequences
• Case discussions: transtibial and transfemoral examples

You will be able to choose and interpret outcome measures to comprehensively evaluate prosthetic success.

Lecture outline:

• Overview of assessment domains: mobility, function, participation, quality of life
• Performance-based measures: 6MWT, 10MWT, TUG, balance scale
• Self-reported measures: PEQ, EQ-5D-5L, OPUS
• Integrating assessment outcomes into clinical decision-making

You will develop skills to integrate scientific evidence into your clinical reasoning and practice.

Lecture outline:

• Concept and process of evidence-based practice (EBP)
• Finding and appraising research evidence
• Case examples: translating evidence into component selection, socket design, and rehabilitation
• Discussion: Barriers and facilitators of EBP in clinical practice

You will learn how to use digital tools and artificial intelligence to enhance prosthetic design, gait analysis, and outcome evaluation—and implement them effectively in your clinical practice.

Lecture outline:

• Overview of digital technologies transforming prosthetic design and clinical workflows
• What is new in 3D scanning and manufacturing of lower limb prosthetics
• Digital gait analysis and motion capture tools
• Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications in prosthetics
• Data management and digital outcome monitoring
• Ethical and practical considerations

You will learn to understand prosthetic gait biomechanics and effectively analyze gait deviations.

Lecture outline:

• Fundamental biomechanical principles in lower limb prosthetic gait
• Gait phases and mechanical considerations for transtibial and transfemoral users
• Methods for gait analysis: observational and instrumented approaches
• Identifying common gait deviations and biomechanical causes

You will gain practical, hands-on experience identifying and correcting gait deviations using evidence-based biomechanical reasoning, preparing you to make a real impact in clinical practice.

Workshop schedule:

8:30–9:00 – Introduction and overview of the gait lab environment

9:00–10:30 – Demonstration of gait analysis workflow with real clients

10:45–12:15 – Small-group observation and deviation identification

12:15–13:00 – Lunch (at own expence)

13:00–15:00 – Practical correction strategies: alignment, training, and socket considerations

15:00–15:30 – Group reflection and evidence-practice discussion

15:30 - End of day coffee