Published 8/18/2015 –
After the loss of a limb, many individuals experience discomfort in social settings or develop anxiety about being in public. Regaining a sense of comfort with your new body represents an important part of living a full life with limb loss. Laurie Richmond talks about her experience in growing up with a congenital limb difference and how she has gained confidence in being a person with limb loss/difference.
Amputee Rehabilitation Series: Video #6 – Living Life Differently
Published 8/18/2015 –
Living with limb loss will require ongoing awareness and management of health and medical conditions related to the amputation of a limb. These include a range of issues, including pain management, residual limb care and overuse of the remaining limb(s), which can lead to joint pain and other issues. Harleen Chhabra-Gupt examines her experience as a busy mother who developed overuse syndrome after 30 years of living with limb loss. Working alongside her healthcare team and talking with other amputees helped her develop a plan to help her manage this secondary condition and resume her life as a busy mother and professional.
Amputee Educational Video Series
The Amputee Coalition has produced an educational video series that will help amputees,their family members and caregivers on many different topics. These videos were created with the help of many of our wonderful volunteers and hospital partners.
Living With Limb Loss: What Amputees Can Expect During the First Six Months Post-Surgery
Published 7/14/2015 –
The first six months post-surgery will be full of challenges. This is the period of time where you can define what living a full and productive life with limb loss will be like to you. In this video, Dr. Terrence Sheehan, Amputee Coalition’s medical director and chief medical officer for Adventist Healthcare Physical Health and Rehabilitation, will take you through some general expectations during the first six months post-surgery.
Amputees’ Balance – Getting Started: The Ball-Rolling Exercise
Published 7/13/2015 –
Struggling with balance and mobility? In this video, Dr. Carol Miller, professor of physical therapy at the University of North Georgia, will guide you through a simple exercise that can increase your strength, confidence and balance when using your prosthesis. This ball-rolling exercise addresses standing posture and balance and will help you build confidence in your prosthesis–something that is fundamental in beginning to walk.
Cooking Tips for Upper-Limb Amputees
Published 7/13/2015 –
Do you have upper-limb loss and find yourself struggling in the kitchen when preparing a meal? Deborah Hutton, senior occupational therapist with MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, along with Cheryl Douglass, a bilateral lower arm amputee, will take you through the process of preparing a meal for you and your family with surprisingly few adaptive devices.
What You Need to Know About Prosthetics
Published 07/08/2015 –
The Amputee Coalition will be hosting a series of Webinars over the next several months. The first in that series was co-sponsored by BiOM and was held on July 7. This one-hour seminar, entitled “What You Need to Know About Prosthetics,” was designed for new amputees. This seminar was taught by Brian Frasure, CP, director of clinical education, BiOM.
Looking for Resources in your State?
We have compiled a list of frequently requested resources in each state and displayed it here as an interactive map. Here you can view your state’s resources and find out more about programs and services that may be beneficial to you. If you have questions about resources or services that you do not see listed, please call and speak with one of our Resource Specialists who can provide you with individualized information.
Amputee Rehabilitation Video Series
Published 6/2015 –
This video series is designed to help patients during the recovery and rehabilitation process following the amputation of a limb. Each video highlights an important part of the recovery process, using experiences from other people with limb loss and healthcare professionals with expertise in amputee care and rehabilitation.
Accessibility of Fitness Centers and Healthcare Facilities for People With Limb Differences
Created 05/2015 | Download PDF INTRODUCTION Regular visits to fitness centers and healthcare facilities can help people with limb loss ...