Handling stairs in the seated position for people with unilateral lower-limb amputations.

Handling stairs in the seated position for people with unilateral lower-limb amputations. The objective of this uncontrolled pilot study was to test the hypotheses that the seated stair-handling method enables people with unilateral lower-limb amputations to ascend and descend stairs effectively and safely, and with an acceptable level of perceived exertion. Eight people with unilateral lower-limb amputations each received a single 20-minute education session on climbing stairs in the seated position.