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Welcome to the Cosi Talks podcast! My name is Cosi Belloso and I am a physical therapist in Tampa, Florida. I have been a PT for over 23 years and my passion is working with the amputee/limb loss community. As a recent breast cancer survivor, I appreciate how important it is to have credible resources when recovering from a health crisis–and that is my mission with Cosi Talks. I am here to help educate, inform, and empower those recovering from amputation during all stages. So grab your cup ...
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Episode 21 | Can above the knee (AKA) amputees do squats?
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Episode 20 | How do you deal with skin grafts on your residual limb?
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Episode 19 | When should you get tested for osteoporosis as an amputee?
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Episode 18 | Do you know what are the different types of prosthetic knees?
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Episode 17 | What is the best foot for a bilateral amputee?
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Episode 16 | The Different Types of Osseointegration: OPRA vs OPL
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Episode 15 | How do I interview my Physical Therapist?
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Episode 14 | How do I know if my prosthesis fits correctly?
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Episode 13 | What to expect after your second amputation?
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Travel back with me to just last year on December 6, 2023 as I answer a viewer who had just had her second amputation on what she should expect and advocate for in her care! You can watch the video to this live show on my YouTube channel---link below! Don't forget to subscribe and please consider leaving a 5 star review! https://www.youtube.com/liv…
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Episode 11 | How Do You Make a Prosthetic Socket?
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Listen in on this show I did on September 13, 2023 with Ronnie Dickson, CPO from Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates of Tennessee as he describes how a socket is made. Also hear his thoughts on sockets made in the clinic vs sending them out. You can watch the video to this show on my YouTube channel--link below! https://www.youtube.com/live/kWqvlXotVG…
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Episode 10 | What do you do when your leg hurts after walking with your prosthesis?
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If you are getting a second amputation---these are the questions you should be asking! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave a 5 star review! Get text alerts when Cosi drops a new episode or when she goes live on Wednesday nights! Text COSITALKS to 855-721-0837 *You can also text her back your questions!* Cosi Talks Website: www.cosit…
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Episode 9 | Cracking the Insurance Code with RevoFit
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Have you tried getting the RevoFit adjustable system only to have your insurance deny the claim? Good news! We have a solution and we are sharing it with you on this episode where we dive into the world of insurance code... For more information on Click Medical, go to www.clickmedical.com Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave a 5 star…
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Episode 8 | How does alignment work on an AK socket?
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How is an AK socket aligned properly? Is it normal for your phantom pain to flare up when you are sick and what does this mean? Listen in to hear the answers to these questions and more! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave a 5 star review! Get text alerts when Cosi drops a new episode or when she goes live on Wednesday nights! Text …
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Episode 7 | How to Choose a Prosthetic Foot
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How do you choose the perfect prosthetic foot for you? This episode dives into the top 10 things you need to do to make sure the foot you choose with your clinical team is the one that will help you reach your goals in life and mobility! Psst! It will really help if you listen to my first podcast episode, “Everything You Need To Know About Prosthet…
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Episode 6 | Ask the Physical Therapist!
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What do you do when your physical therapist tries to "dump" you? I field this question from more than one viewer on this episode and you will hear me sound off on this topic! Bonus: I share my favorite exercise for all of my amputee patients! Don't forget to sign up for my text alerts and stay up to date on the new things with Cosi Talks including …
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Episode 5 | What is the #1 skill you need to master walking with a prosthesis?
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Listen in to this live show I did on January 17, 2024 where I talk about the different parts of the gait cycle and THE most critical skill to focus on when you are learning or perfecting your gait pattern. You can watch the video of this live show on my YouTube channel---link below! https://www.youtube.com/live/-ykR4eRXUIU?si=lNX7x52Ngg84oQOQ Subsc…
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Episode 4 | How to walk with a prosthesis with severe arthritis, sweat management and more!
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Hi all! Here is the playback of my live show from February 7, 2024 where I discuss arthritis, my thoughts on using a harness for gait training, and why amputees sweat more? You can watch the video of this live show on my YouTube channel---link below! https://www.youtube.com/live/E5d4Mi0u3xs?si=aYLG-NflAK1UclIs Subscribe to my podcast and please con…
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Ronnie Dickson, CPO and AKA world class rock climber is in the hot seat taking questions from the audience. And he doesn't hold back dropping the truth bombs! He talks everything from proper alignment to how to handle a botched socket. Grab your cup o joe and listen up! Don't forget to sign up for my text alerts and stay up to date on the new thing…
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Episode 2 | Mental health after amputation, back pain and more!
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Take a listen to this live show I did on May 25, 2022! I talk about mental health after amputation, how to understand back pain, and exercise recommendations I have before your amputation and much more! Don't forget you can watch the video of this show on my YouTube channel---link here. Subscribe to my podcast and please consider leaving a 5 star r…
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Episode 1 | Everything You Needed to Know About Prosthetic Feet
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Grab your cafe and listen up! With all the new technology on the market, it is overwhelming to try and make sense of it all the choices you have. In this episode, I am taking you into the world of prosthetic feet and teaching you how to classify the different feet and what their function is—trust me, I make it easy to understand! Click the link bel…
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