Case Study of Physiotherapy Treatment of a Patient with the Diagnosis of Unilateral Above - Knee Amputation.

Title: Case Study of Physiotherapy Treatment of a Patient with the Diagnosis of Unilateral Above - Knee Amputation. Aim: Summary of theoretical knowledge and processing of case study of a patient with the diagnosis of unilateral above - knee amputation. Method: This thesis consists of two parts. The general part includes knowledge related with topic amputations, prothesis and possibilities of diagnostics and therapy at this issue, focusing on physiotherapy. Special part, case study of physiotherapy treatment of a patient with the diagnosis of unilateral above-knee amputation, contains complex kinesiology examination, rehabilitation plan, progress of therapy and final evaluation of its effect. Case study was prepared at the time of study practice from 7. 1. to 1. 2. 2013 at the outpatient's department at Rehabilitation clinic Malvazinky. Key words: amputation, intelligent prosthesis device, phantom pain, case study, physiotherap