AMPUTEE MOBILITY PREDICTOR ASSESSMENT TOOL AMPnoPRO

Initial instructions: Testee is seated in a hard chair 40-50cm height with arms. The following maneuvers are tested without the
prosthesis. Advise the person of each task or group of tasks prior to performance. Please avoid unnecessary chatter throughout
the test and no task should be performed if either the tester or testee is uncertain of a safe outcome. One attempt only per item
Maximum of 2 days allowed to complete assessment
The right limb is: PF TT KD TF HD intact The left limb is: PF TT KD TF HD intact

NAME: ASSESSOR: DATE: TIME:

1.Sitting Balance COMMENTS

Sit forward without backrest, with arms Cannot sit upright independently for 60s =0
folded across chest for 60s. Can sit upright independently for 60s =1
2.Sitting reach
Reach forwards and grasp the ruler using Does not attempt =0
preferred arm (Tester holds ruler 26cm Cannot grasp or required arm support =1
beyond extended arm midline to the sternum, Reaches forward and successfully grasps item =2
or against the wall, intact foot midline)
3.Chair to chair transfer 90
Cannot do or requires physical assistance =0
Chair height between 40-50cm , allowed to Performs task but unsteady or needs contact =1
use aid but no armrests guarding =2
Performs independently
4.Arises from chairsingle effort
Chair height between 40-50cm, tester asks Unable without physical assistance =0
patient to cross arms over chest. If unable, Able, uses arms/assistive device to help =1
uses arms or assistive device Able without arms =2
5.Arises from chair-multiple effort Unable without physical assistance =0
Chair height between 40-50cm, multiple Able but requires >1attempts =1
efforts allowed without penalty Able to rise in one attempt =2
6. Immediate standing Balance(1st
Unable =0
5 secs) Able, but requires use of arms for support =1
Standing on one leg, timing commences at
Able without arm support =2
initial hip extension
7. Standing balance :30seconds Unable =0
1st attempt do not use arm support, if unable, Able, but requires use of arms for support =1
may use arm support on 2nd attempt Able without arm support =2
8. (Amypro only)
9. Standing balance: standing
Unable =0
reach Able, but requires use of arms for support =1
Reach forward and grasp the ruler 26cm
Able without arm support =2
beyond preferred arm midline to the sternum
or against a wall
10. Standing balance: nudge test
Standing on one leg, tester gently pushes on Begins to fall, needs catching =0
subjects sternum with palm of hand 3 times catches self using arms for support =1
(ONLY if safe to do so) Steady, toes come up for equilibrium reaction =2
11. Standing balance: eyes closed
Unsteady or uses arm support =0
30sec. Steady without arm support =1

12.Standing balance: picking

Unable =0
object off the floor Able, but requires use of arms for support =1
Object is placed 30cm in front of patient,
Able without arm support =2
midline
13. Stand to sit
Patient is asked to sit in chair with arms Unable, or falls into chair =0
crossed over chest. If unable, allow use of Able, but uses arms for support =1
hands Able, without use of arms =2
14. Initiation of gait
Patient is asked to hop with an aid and Any hesitancy or multiple attempts to start =0
observed for hesitancy No hesitancy =1
15. Hopping 8 meters a) Does not advances 30cm on each hop =0
a) Step length Advances minimum of 30cm each hop =1

b) Foot clearance (discourage b) Unable to clear foot without deviations =0

deviations incl. Circumduction, Clears foot on every step =1
foot sliding or shuffling
16. Step continuity Stopping or discontinuity between hops =0
Hops appear continuous =1
17. Turning Unable to turn without physical assistance =0
180 turn to sit in chair No assistance, 4 or more hops to turn =1
No assistance, 3 or less hops to turn =2
18. Variable cadence Unable to vary cadence =0
Patient is asked to hop 4 metres, and repeat a Able to vary cadence, but asymmetrical step
total of 4 times. Speeds are to vary from slow, lengths used or balance compromised =1
fast, fast and then slow (ONLY if safe to do Able without asymmetry or balance
so) compromise =2
19. Hopping over an obstacle Unable =0
The patient is asked to hop over an obstacle Able, but catches foot or appears unsafe =1
10cm high Able, safe and independant =2

20. Stairs Ascending; Unable =0

Patient is asked to ascend and descend at least Able using the rail =1
2 steps without holding the rail using Able without the rail =2
crutches. If unable, patient may use the rail.
Descending; Unable =0
Able using the rail =1
Able without the rail =2

21. Assistive device selection Bed bound =0

Wheelchair =1
Frame =2
Crutches =3

Score ___/39

K Classification AMPnoPRO score Key AMP Tasks

K0 ? Items 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Ability to sit or stand without difficulty
K1 ? Items 4,6,7,9,10,13,14
Able to sit to stand
Moderate standing balance
Cant displace COM over BOS
Initiates gait, possibly hesitant
Uses an assistive device
Probably low endurance

K2 ? Items 7,9,10,15,16,17
Able to maintain standing balance
Ability for limited displacement of COM over BOS
Able to maintain balance with assistance when nudged
Able to take a full stride with at least one foot
Maintains step continuity and can complete a 3 step
turn without intervention
K3 ? Items 9,10,12,15,16,17,19,20
Ability to maintain single limb balance
Able to displace COM without difficulty
Able to maintain balance without assistance when
nudged
Able to alter COM and correct without difficulty
Gait demonstrates equal strides, good continuity,
varied cadence
Ability to turn independently with less than 3 steps
Able to step over obstacles and climb stairs
K4 ? Items 9,15,16,17,18,19,20
Ability to maintain single limb balance with both legs
Able to perform most tasks at the highest level with
good balance
Gait is symmetrical with the ability to clearly vary
cadence and negotiate turns, obstacles and stairs
independently