How can physical therapy help after an amputation?
At Advance Orthopedic and Sports Therapy, our physical therapists specialize in amputee rehabilitation and prosthetic training in Tewksbury, MA. Through targeted strengthening exercises, swelling control, gait training, and phantom limb pain management, we help you regain mobility and confidence with your new prosthesis. We also focus on balance and core strengthening to support a full recovery and get you back to everyday life as smoothly as possible
In many instances, rehab following an amputation starts before you are fitted with a prosthetic device. Patient education regarding residual limb management, wrapping, shrinkage of the residual limb, and the prescription of a home exercise program, are essential for a positive functional outcome when ambulating with a prosthesis and the performance of ADL.
At Advance Orthopedic and Sports Therapy, we work together with other providers associated with the care of the patient, such as their prosthetist, to coordinate prosthesis adjustment if needed. Whether it is to get back to walking, play, or work, our goal is to get each of our patients to achieve a maximum return to function.
If you’ve recently undergone an amputation and you are beginning the navigation of life with your prosthesis, Advance Orthopedic and Sports Therapy can help. Contact us to talk with one of our physical therapists today.
The many benefits of amputee rehab
At Advance Orthopedic and Sports Therapy, our amputee rehab programs in Tewksbury, MA are great ways to learn how to manage daily tasks with your new prosthesis and get used to your new movements.
Prosthetic devices can help you move in ways you may have thought were lost. Our physical therapists can help you enhance your performance and give you advice on the proper forms and techniques of movement with your new device. If you are looking to get back into the activities you love with your new prosthesis, our physical therapists can help you achieve that.
You and our physical therapists will work together to create a treatment plan that will help you reach your goals, and he or she will assist you in increasing your strength, endurance, and flexibility with your new custom device.
Additionally, physical therapy can help significantly speed up your recovery time after an amputation. Your new prosthetic device will assist in your recovery, and our physical therapists will put together a rehabilitation program that specifically addresses your needs. At Advance Orthopedic and Sports Therapy, our amputee rehab treatment plans all focus on helping you recover as quickly as possible. This may include strength and range of motion exercises, in addition to learning how to manage your new custom device.
How can I get started?
According to Physiopedia, “The ultimate goal of rehabilitation after limb loss is to ambulate successfully with the use of a prosthesis and to return to a high level of social reintegration.” At Advance Orthopedic and Sports Therapy, that is exactly what we aim to achieve.
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!
