Going to The Beach and Pools with a Prosthetic Leg
Notes & Links:
Not much in the way of links this week. It's really just about the advice and considerations for spending time at the beach, in pools, and hot tubs.
1. Ask your prosthetist about getting an extra socket or using a check socket for the beach/pool.
2. Ask your prosthetist about an extra foot shell that you can glue a non-slip sole onto and drill holes into.
3. Remember to disassemble and wash your leg parts off with fresh water after going to the ocean. Salt water is corrosive, and sand will get everywhere.
4. If you notice some corrosion on on your leg. A little, as in very small amount like a drop or three of WD-40 on a paper towel can help clean it off.
Assorted Stainless Steel Set Screws:
www.amazon.com/Sutemribor-Sta...
WD-40:
www.wd40.com
Editing by Kap:
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I just had my new prosthetic fitted and thank goodness there’s people posting this info!
Stainless steel screws and bolts bind more and are more prone to galling and getting stuck. Being in metal fabrication, we usually use wax on any stainless screws nuts or bolts.
Thanks for the advice 🎉
Thank you for the video!
Thank you for thr information 🤗💕🙏
Thank you for the info very informative.
Hi, very informative. What kind of sandals are those? Thanks
Great Video.....what do you use to alleviate foot squeaks in the foot shell? I was at the beach a few weeks ago and cleaned the sand out but now have some squeaking going on. I also wondered if you ever wash the sock that goes over the foot. Thank you.
@domrotunno
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these videos. I’m only 7 wks post amputation but want to know what to expect so they’re very informative.
Do you ever go surfing and if so what prosthetic foot do you use for surfing?
how does one take a shower
going whitewater tubing, do u know of a small floatation device that will keep btk floating if it falls off?
I just got a prototype prosthetic leg to use before I get my permanent one. are you supposed to feel pressure on the lower inside of your knee when you use it? sometimes I feel pressure & if I use it for a little bit it starts to feel like pain. also, I can feel it hyperextend my knee at times.
Factor 50...
You got a knee.... that changes everything
@AdaptableOrg
2 жыл бұрын
You're a 100% right, and I'd never argue otherwise. :)
Does anyone use swim fins? I’m a btw amputee and am scared of going in the pool and sinking LOL..
Best foot 🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹
My prostatic guy said salt water will ruin a prosthetic first time.
Beautiful 🌹 foot 🏵️🏵️🏵️🌱🏵️