Preparing for an Upper Limb Prosthesis
Resources for Limb Loss
Basics of Self Advocacy After Upper Limb Loss
Suggestions for becoming and remaining a strong, confident advocate for yourself if you experience upper limb loss.
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Caring for Your Upper Limb and Prosthesis
Daily to-dos for healthy skin and upper limb prosthetic care.
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Common Questions After Upper Limb Loss
Answers to some common questions after having an upper limb amputation.
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Emotional Considerations After Upper Limb Loss
Signs of stress and strategies for emotional recovery after upper limb amputation.
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How an Upper Limb Prosthesis is Held to the Limb
A review of the several ways an upper limb prosthesis can be held to or suspended from the limb.
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How Family & Friends Can Support a New Upper Limb Amputee
Educate yourself and your loved ones about upper limb loss and how to provide effective support.
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Managing Phantom Pain After Upper Limb Loss
What to do when you experience pain in the upper limb that is no longer there.
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Navigating Insurance After Upper Limb Loss
Hanger Clinic is here to help you navigate the insurance process with an overview of coverage expectations.
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Nutrition and Exercise After Upper Limb Loss
A high-level look at nutrition, movement, and self-care to heal and fuel your body after upper limb loss.
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Preparatory vs. Definitive Upper Limb Prosthesis
An explanation of a preparatory versus definitive upper limb prosthesis.
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Preparing for Your First Upper Limb Appointment
How to prepare for your first appointment with your upper limb prosthetist.
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Preparing Your Home After Upper Limb Loss
Modifications to consider when returning home after upper limb loss.
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Questions for Your Upper Limb Prosthetist
A list of questions you can expect may be addressed by your upper limb prosthetist.
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Returning to Activities with Your Upper Limb Prosthesis
Useful and practical suggestions for returning to activities after upper limb loss.
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The Role of an Occupational Therapist
An overview of the role of an occupational therapist and how they can help you.
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The Role of an Upper Limb Prosthetist
An overview of the role of an upper limb prosthetist and how they can help you.
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The Upper Limb Prosthetic Journey
An overview of the upper limb prosthetic journey.
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Types of Upper Limb Prostheses
A review of types of upper limb prostheses including oppositional/passive, body-powered, externally-powered, hybrid, and activity specific.
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Upper Limb Loss Peer Support and Education
When you are new to living with upper limb loss, it can help to speak to someone who knows what you are going through.
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Upper Limb Rehabilitation and Therapy
An overview of the upper limb rehabilitation team and therapy process.
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What Happens at the First Upper Limb Appointment
What to expect at your first appointment with your upper limb prosthetist.
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