What is involved in caring for people with Limb Loss and Limb Differences?
Care for a person who has undergone amputation, will depend greatly upon his or her overall health and strength. If you are a suitable candidate for a prostheses you will make several visits to the limb centre to obtain a correctly fitting prostheses. Physical/occupational therapy or gait training may be needed to facilitate successful use of prostheses and other assistive devices to regain independence. Some new amputees may also need professional assistance with emotional adjustment to limb loss. Amputees whose health does not permit the use of a prostheses may require more assistance with mobility and transfers. The word transfer is generally used to mean moving your body from one location to another, such as transfering from your wheelchair to your bed.
