Amputee Care
How can physical or occupational therapy help after an amputation?
The Tampa therapists at Holistic PT can help you with regaining mobility with your new prosthesis though strengthening exercises, swelling control, and phantom limb pain management. We also address other issues such as balance and core strengthening, to help you recover and do your everyday activities with ease.
At Holistic PT, we work together with other healthcare providers associated with the care of our 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, or you know an amputation is coming in the near future and you want to prepare your body for the best post-rehab experience. Holistic PT can help. Contact us to talk with one of our Tampa therapists today.
The many benefits of amputee rehab
At Holistic PT, our amputee rehab program is a great way 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. Your physical therapist 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 and occupational therapists can help you achieve that.
You and your PT or OT 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 transfers, strength, endurance, flexibility, and limb management.
Additionally, physical therapy and occupational therapy can help in significantly speeding up your recovery time after an amputation. Your new prosthetic device will assist in your recovery, and your therapist will put together a rehabilitation program that specifically addresses your needs. At Holistic PT, our amputee rehab treatment plan focuses 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 limb and 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 Holistic PT, that is exactly what we aim to achieve.
If you are in need of amputee rehab, do not hesitate to contact us or book your appointment today. We will help you get back to normal life as quickly as possible!
