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Amputee-specific exercise program – brief overview
Daily exercises should include supine, prone, sidelying, and sitting edge of mat/bed
Supine
Start position Hip extension Bridge with leg lift (towel under residual limb)
Supine hip extension with bolster Supine knee extension with bolster
Hip abduction in sidelying
Prone
Start position “I” “Y” “T”
Prone stretch propped on elbows Prone hip extension
Leg lifts Hip hikes – important for clothing management
Get Ready for a Prosthesis!
Stop Phantom Pain!
MASSAGE CALM DOWN THE NERVES
(Desensitization)
TAPPING
MOVE THE SCAR LOOK AT YOUR SKIN
(Scar Mobilization) (Skin Inspection)
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Source: Amputee Coalition www.amputeecoalition.org
Wrapping for transradial amputation
Source: O&P Resource Library www.oandplibrary.org
Wrapping for transfemoral amputation
Source: O&P Resource Library www.oandplibrary.org
Online Amputee Resources
Websites
Amputee Coalition of America
http://www.amputee-coalition.org
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/limb-loss-resource-center/
The leading national resource for information for and about all people affected by limb loss and limb differences.
Publisher of inMotion, The Living Well with Limb Loss Magazine, issued bimonthly for amputees, caregivers and
healthcare professionals, providing timely and comprehensive information.
Skills for Life: Bilateral Upper Limb Loss Workshop
http://www.usispo.org/skills_for_life.asp
National conference held once every 3-4 years, featuring workshops, breakout sessions, and lectures devoted specifically
to issues faced by those living with bilateral upper-limb loss.
International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics
http://www.ispoint.org
VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Amputation
http://www.healthquality.va.gov/Rehab/amp/amp_v652.pdf
National Ability Center
http://www.discovernac.org
RISE Adaptive Sports
riseadaptivesports.org
DFW non-profit organization that offers events to persons with physical challenges and their families free of charge to
Recover, Inspire, Succeed, and Empower themselves and others by providing inclusive adaptive recreational sports
programs.
Neurofitness Foundation/NeuroFit Gym
http://neurofitnessfoundation.org
This gym located in Euless, TX is a gym with easy access for walkers, wheelchairs, power chairs – and caretakers.
Volunteers assist wherever they are needed.
No Barriers Summit
http://www.nobarriersusa.org/summit/
The No Barriers Summit is a 4-day event that will inspire you with speakers and showcase cutting-edge innovations.
Choose from more than 50 adaptive activities that will help you and your family break through barriers and connect with
our community.
Camp No Limits
http://www.nolimitsfoundation.org
Camp No Limits is a non-profit organization providing camps around the country for children with limb loss, and
education, mentorship, and support to these children and their families. They are always looking for therapists to
volunteer at any of their camps throughout the year.
N-abler
www.n-abler.org
Activity-specific terminal devices for upper extremity body-powered prostheses
TRS Prosthetics
www.trsprosthetics.com
Activity-specific terminal devices for upper body limb loss.
Art Heinze Bilateral Upper Limb Loss Survivor
http://armamputee.com
A retired occupational therapist who is also a bilateral upper extremity amputee’s teaching video for purchase, designed to
show arm amputees just how much they can do with prostheses.
Jason Koger Bilateral Upper Limb Loss Survivor
http://www.jasonkoger.com
Transradial bilateral upper extremity amputee sharing his story in the hope that he can be a source of encouragement to
others.
Tornado Body Dryer
tornadobodydryer.com
Toto Bidets
www.totousa.com search bidet
Lubidet Bidets
www.lubidet.com
Facebook Pages
Amputee Coalition of America
https://www.facebook.com/AmputeeUSA
Skills For Life Workshop
https://www.facebook.com/SkillsForLifeWorkshop
YouTube Channels and Videos
Amputee Coalition of America
https://www.youtube.com/user/AmputeeCoalition
Dressing Tree Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkMmS_fnJaU
Bilateral upper extremity amputee puts on prosthesis using dressing tree.
Tish Unarmed
https://www.youtube.com/user/tishaunarmed
Bilateral shoulder disarticulation amputee demonstrates ADL and IADLs.
No Handed Bandit
https://www.youtube.com/user/samoanamatagi
Bilateral transradial amputee demonstrates ADLs and sports rec activities using bilateral body powered prosthetics
Amputee OT
https://www.youtube.com/user/AmputeeOT
Transtibial amputee who is also an OT shares opinions and suggestions.
Mirror Therapy Case Study: Upper Arm Amputee
Matthias Weinberger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYTSdwWg914