It’s going fine...

A therapy concept for more gait stability, safer walking and less phantom pain.

Phase 01 / Day 0

Initial Meeting, Check-In

Phase 1 can be handled completely digitally in the course of the Covid-19 restrictions. Saphenus accompanies you in this phase and supports you if further examinations are necessary.

You will receive a comprehensive picture of your pain situation and the timetable for the therapy using the Suralis sensory feedback system.

• Analysis of your prosthetic care
• Diagnosis of pain situation
• Medical certificate on the pain situation
• 4 phase therapy concept decision
• Digital videocall

Phase 02 / Day 1 – 21

Pain Management – Surgical Procedure

In cooperation with AUVA, Brixsana Private Clinic, BG Klinik Tübingen

Pre Surgery

• Examination and indication for surgery (Prof. Dr. A. Gardetto)
• Gait analysis, quality of prosthetic care, walking performance
• Physiotherapy focused on pain and individual problems (joint mobility, muscle weakness)

Surgery

• In our Saphenus R&D Labs in South Tyrol (Italien), Austria and Germany in cooperation with AUVA, Brixsana Private Clinic, BG Klinik Tübingen
• Neuroma removal or selected nerve transfer in our R&D lab

Post Surgery

• Physiotherapy focused on assessing the operating principle/usage of the sensory feedback system, nerve stimulation
• Optional: “It’s going fine” coaching with a physiotherapist for intuitive use

Phase 03 / Day 21 – 42

Rehab Training Phase

• First experiences with Suralis, the sensory feedback system
• Compression therapy
• “It’s going fine”
• Take home training programme (optional video coaching)
• Prosthetic adjustments by an orthopedic technician (at home if requested)

Phase 04 / Day 42 – 63

Sensory Feedback Phase

At home or optionally at Sapehnus R&D lab.

• Appropriate supply and adjustments of Suralis
• Gait training “It’s going fine”
• Gait analysis, quality of the prosthetic care, walking performance
• Follow-up-care – Saphenus service