Advancing Lower Limb Rehabilitation: Prosthetics in Motion
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This is an in-person course held at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
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Early Bird Rate Valid Through December 14, 2026.
- At checkout, you will select your workshops for day three. Click here for the workshop descriptions.
DESCRIPTION
This two-and-a-half-day blended course is designed to provide updated information on the rehabilitation of individuals with lower extremity amputation. Participants will review prosthetic prescription, current prosthetic components, and functional training strategies. Through live models and patient cases, learners will identify appropriate prosthetic components to meet patient-specific needs. Emphasis will be placed on progressing patients beyond basic rehabilitation through targeted interventions for core strengthening, balance, gait, and functional mobility. Educational methods will include lecture, patient videos, case-based learning, live demonstrations, and hands-on workshops. The final day will provide extensive laboratory experiences with live models, enabling participants to translate course content into clinical practice.
*Note: This course is intended for rehabilitation professionals that have a working knowledge of normal gait mechanics.
DATES AND LOCATION
This an in-person course that will be held at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, 355 East Erie Street, Chicago IL, 60611 on April 14-16, 2027. For a list of available lodging options near the hospital, please click HERE.
COURSE CHAIRS (see brochure for course faculty listing)
- Suzanne Finucane, MS, PTA
- Monica Hendriksen, PT, DPT
- Kelly Lee, BS, CP
AUDIENCE
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Prosthetists, Prosthetic Assistants and Technicians and Physicians (not offering CME).
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify transtibial, transfemoral and hip disarticulation prosthetic components.
- Describe gait mechanics of individuals with lower extremity prostheses.
- Differentiate gait deviations across early, intermediate and advanced stages of amputee care.
- Apply treatment strategies to promote optimal outcomes during rehabilitation stages.
- Demonstrate appropriate interventions in simulated patient scenarios.
- Analyze case studies to determine factors influencing prosthetic function and mobility.
- Discuss current research trends related to lower extremity amputation and prosthetic care.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
To successfully complete this course and receive continuing education credit, participants must complete all required self-study activities and the associated knowledge assessment before attending the live course. Participants must also attend the live, in-person course in its entirety, sign in each day, participate in the educational activities and hands-on workshops and complete the online course evaluation.
The live, in-person portion of the course provides 20.5 contact hours. The required pre-course self-study activities provide 4.75 contact hours, for a total of 25.25 contact hours for participants who successfully complete all course requirements.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
Physical Therapy:
This course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 25.00 hours (20.5 live and 4.5 self-study contact hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by the California and New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This course has been approved for 25.00 hours (20.5 live and 4.5 self-study contact hours) on 10/1/2026.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license
Prosthetics & Orthotics:
This program has been applied for up to 25.25 scientific credits through the American Board for Certification in O&P (ABC). Full participation in this program is required to be eligible for the full amount of credits.