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Amputee rehabilitation: articles and guides
Before and after prosthetic fitting: residual limb, gait, balance and daily tasks.
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Amputee Amputee What is phantom limb pain, and how is it treated?
Phantom limb pain is pain felt in the part of a limb that has been amputated. It is common after amputation. It is real pain arising from changes in the nerves and brain. Treatment combines medicines, residual limb care, prosthetic fitting, mirror therapy and other techniques that retrain the brain.Read moreAmputee How long does it take to learn to walk with a prosthetic leg?
Learning to walk with a prosthetic leg usually takes several months and continues to improve for a year or more. Progress depends on the amputation level, the cause, general fitness, the residual limb and the prosthesis. Rehabilitation starts before the prosthesis is fitted and focuses on strength, balance, walking practice and preventing falls, which are common.Read moreAmputee How do you care for a residual limb after amputation?
Caring for a residual limb involves daily washing and skin checks, controlling swelling with a shrinker or bandaging as advised, keeping the socket and liner clean, and watching for redness, blisters or wounds. Skin problems are common among prosthesis users and can limit walking, so early attention matters.Read more
