WHAT IS AMPUTEE REHABILITATION?
It is rehabilitation intervention, provided by a team of medical professionals, prior to and/or after limb loss. Your physical therapist will work in conjunction with physicians, prosthetists, psychologists and nurses to provide comprehensive outpatient care.
WHAT IS THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST’S ROLE?
To conduct a thorough musculoskeletal evaluation and design a specialized treatment plan that includes therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and functional and prosthetic training. Throughout treatment, your physical therapist will maintain close communication with your prosthetist and physician. S/he will also provide referrals to regional and national amputee resources, including on-site peer visitation by other amputees in the community and referrals to local support groups. The training is tailored to the individual’s needs for function.