GETTING STARTED WITH POWER KNEE
We’ve created resources to guide you in every stage of your powered journey whether you are researching actively powered prostheses for yourself or a loved one or are a healthcare professional incorporating powered technology into your practice.
Resources for Healthcare Professionals
TRAINING & SUPPORT
Watch the video to see how Power Knee is changing the expectations of prosthetic rehabilitation.
We are excited to introduce our new Power Knee Training Portal featuring Dr. Bob Gailey and Kurt Gruben CPO. Click here to go to the training portal.
The training portal provides guidelines for the fitting and training of unilateral transfemoral/knee disarticulation patients. For additional support or guidance with complex cases (such as bilateral, hip disarticulation, hemipelvectomy, or osseointegration) please enter a request in the Try Power webform to connect with an Ossur Academy Clinical Specialist.
RESEARCH
Please click here for a list of published research on Power Knee.
Powered prosthetics are quickly becoming a primary focal point of prosthetic research globally as preliminary and anecdotal evidence indicates some potentially exciting implications. Multiple independent research projects are in progress exploring possible effects of Power Knee on speed and quality of rehabilitation for K2 and K3 populations, energy cost of walking, improvements of user confidence and quality of life, and reduction or prevention of asymmetry and overuse related comorbidity.
If you are interested in performing research with Power Knee please enter a request in the Try Power webform and a representative from our Clinical Research team will connect with you.
Resources for People with Limb Difference
DISCUSS POWER KNEE
WITH YOUR PROSTHETIST
WITH YOUR PROSTHETIST
To make it easy to share your interest in Power Knee with your prosthetist, here are some product highlights as well as an area to share your notes and questions. Print or email to start a conversation.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
IN YOUR FITTING
IN YOUR FITTING
Preparing for your fitting is a great way to make sure time with your prosthetist is used well. Knowing what a typical Power Knee fitting includes may help but your appointment will be unique to you.
SUPPORT FOR YOUR JOURNEY
The day of fitting is exciting, as is going home with a new prosthesis. But it doesn’t end there. Practicing skills, focusing on mobility goals, and remaining motivated are all part of getting the most out of a device. With the actively powered Power Knee, momentum builds as you discover how the knee helps power your day.
- Join the Össur Facebook group
- Check out Dr. Bob Gailey's video on how to work on mobility at home
- If you want to learn more check out our Power Knee Training Portal. This site is designed for physical therapists and prosthetists, but you may benefit from exploring it.