Prosthetic Rehabilitation Program Support for Patients Experiences Limb Loss

Approximately 185,000 amputations occur in the U.S. each year. This equates to 300-500 amputations a day.
Of these individuals, 94.8% utilize a prosthesis to support active participation in daily activities.
Nearly half of the individuals who have an amputation due to vascular disease will die within 5 years. This is higher than the five-year mortality rates for breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer.
Of persons with diabetes who have a lower extremity amputation, up to 55% will require amputation of the second leg within 2-3 years.

Occupational therapists (OTs) play a vital role within the prosthetic rehabilitation process to support the use of the new device, community reintegration, and overall psychological well-being. Studies have shown that patient success within these areas is strongly correlated to the frequency and duration of therapy sessions.

Prosthetic Rehabilitation Services We Provide:

PRE-PROSTHETIC TRAINING

  • Direct collaboration with a prosthetist
  • Functional Outcome Measures
  • Edema Management
  • Residual Limb Shaping
  • Desensitization
  • Pain Management
  • Wound Care

PROSTHETIC TRAINING

  • Controls Training
  • Focus on optimal use of the prosthesis
  • Learn how to manage prosthesis

ADL/IADL TRAINING

  • Carry out functional activities of everyday life using the prosthesis to their advantage. Assist the user with knowing when to use the device as a primary or secondary source.

Why Prosthetic Rehabilitation Is Beneficial

  • Direct collaboration with prosthetists to facilitate improved functional outcomes for patients.
  • Administer functional outcome measures to assist with proving the medical necessity for device selection.
  • Target strengthening and development of surrounding musculature in preparation for a prosthetic device.
  • Complete prosthetic training and activity modification to increase wear and use.
  • Improve functional movement patterns and reduce cumulative traumas to prevent future injuries.

Prosthetic Rehabilitation available at the following locations:

Alamo, Caruthersville (MO), Clarksville, Clarksville (North), Cookeville, Covington, Hermitage, Lawrenceburg, Lebanon, Lebanon (Hwy 109), Manchester, McMinnville (Sparta Highway), Murfreesboro (South), Nashville (South Nashville), Tullahoma, Union City