This 3 hour symposium will provide physical therapists and other health care workers an overview of the functions and benefits of various prosthetic feet and knees including microprocessor knees. Both lecture and demonstration with patients will be included. A review of the gait cycle and how individuals with amputations compensate in their walking will be covered. Gait training, balance and weight shifting exercises will be included. Tips for training a patient to utilize the functions of a microprocessor knee will be demonstrated also during the symposium. This symposium will directly improve the PT outcomes of patients with amputations and increase the physical therapists awareness and knowledge of prosthetic components, gait and evidence based practice.