Basics of Self Advocacy

Suggestions for becoming and remaining a strong, confident advocate for yourself.

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Becoming a Successful Amputee

A few tips to help you recover and find success after your amputation.

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Caring for Your Limb and Prosthesis

Daily to-dos for healthy skin and prosthetic care.

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Common Questions After Amputation

Answers to some common questions after having an amputation.

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Emotional Considerations

Signs of stress and strategies for emotional recovery after amputation.

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Getting Around With a Lower Limb Amputation

Tips for getting from place to place with lower limb amputation.

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How a Prosthesis is Held to the Limb

A review of the several ways the prosthesis can be held to or suspended from the limb.

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How Family & Friends Can Support a New Amputee

Educate yourself and your loved ones about limb loss and how to provide effective support.

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Learning to Walk with a Prosthesis

A brief look at learning to walk with a lower limb prosthesis.

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Levels of Limb Loss and Types of Lower Limb Prostheses

A review of lower limb loss levels and types of prostheses.

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Managing Diabetic Foot Complications

An overview of the importance of proper foot care, prosthetic technology to help those facing limb loss, and the importance of social support.

Navigating Insurance

Hanger Clinic is here to help you navigate the insurance process with an overview of coverage expectations.

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Nutrition and Exercise

A high-level look at nutrition, movement, and self-care to heal and fuel your body.

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Parts to a Lower Limb Prosthesis

An overview of the parts to a lower limb prosthesis.

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Peer Support and Education

When you are new to living with limb loss, it can help to speak to someone who knows what you are going through.

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Peer Support with AMPOWER

Information on the AMPOWER program and who to contact for peer support.

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Phantom Pain

What to do when you experience pain in the limb that is no longer there.

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Preparatory vs. Definitive Prosthesis

An explanation of a preparatory versus a definitive lower limb prosthesis.

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Preparing for Your First Appointment

How to prepare for your first appointment with your prosthetist.

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Preparing Your Home After Lower Limb Amputation

Modifications to consider when returning home after lower limb loss.

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Questions for Your Prosthetist

A list of questions you can expect may be addressed by your prosthetist.

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Questions to Ask Before or In the Hospital

Questions to help guide conversations with your surgeon and care team.

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Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy

An overview of the rehabilitation team and physical therapy process.

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Rehabilitation Timeline

A general timeline to give you an idea of what to expect after amputation surgery.

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Roles of Your Healthcare Team Explained

An overview of professionals in your limb loss journey and what they do.

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The Hanger Clinic Difference

An overview of Hanger Clinic and the EmpoweredCare difference.

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The Role of the Prosthetist

An overview of the role of a prosthetist and how they can help you.

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Tracking & Measuring Outcomes

Hanger Clinic uses data to measure your progress over time to help ensure you meet, or even exceed, your goals.

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Wear & Care: Donning a Prosthetic Shrinker

For Use with a Donning Can Only

Instructions for putting on a prosthetic shrinker with a donning can.

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Wear & Care: Prosthetic Sock Fitting Guide

It is important to consistently evaluate the fit of your prosthetic socks. This guide includes tips and tricks for the best fit.

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Wear & Care Guide: Above-Knee Prosthesis

This guide will help you learn how to put on your prosthesis, care for your skin, and clean your prosthesis. You will also be provided with guidance on a typical wearing schedule, treatment plan, and follow-up appointment schedule.

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Wear & Care Guide: AmpuShield

This guide is intended to help patients and family members understand how to put on their AmpuShield, care for their skin, and clean their device.

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Wear & Care Guide: Below-Knee Prosthesis

This guide will help you learn how to put on your prosthesis, care for your skin, and clean your prosthesis. You will also be provided with guidance on a typical wearing schedule, treatment plan, and follow-up appointment schedule.

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What Happens at the First Appointment

What to expect at your first appointment with your prosthetist.

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What to Expect in the Hospital and Beyond

A high-level overview of preparing for amputation surgery, the hospital stay, getting ready for a prosthesis, and life with a prosthesis.

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