Suggestions for becoming and remaining a strong, confident advocate for yourself.
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A few tips to help you recover and find success after your amputation.
Signs of stress and strategies for emotional recovery after amputation.
A review of the several ways the prosthesis can be held to or suspended from the limb.
Educate yourself and your loved ones about limb loss and how to provide effective support.
Hanger Clinic is here to help you navigate the insurance process with an overview of coverage expectations.
A high-level look at nutrition, movement, and self-care to heal and fuel your body.
An overview of the parts to a lower limb prosthesis.
When you are new to living with limb loss, it can help to speak to someone who knows what you are going through.
Information on the AMPOWER program and who to contact for peer support.
An explanation of a preparatory versus a definitive lower limb prosthesis.
How to prepare for your first appointment with your prosthetist.
Modifications to consider when returning home after lower limb loss.
A list of questions you can expect may be addressed by your prosthetist.
An overview of the rehabilitation team and physical therapy process.
A general timeline to give you an idea of what to expect after amputation surgery.
An overview of professionals in your limb loss journey and what they do.
An overview of the role of a prosthetist and how they can help you.
What to expect at your first appointment with your prosthetist.
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