Amputee rehabilitation and preprosthetic care

Abstract

This article reviews occupational therapy treatment and physical therapy treatment during preprosthetic training for upper and lower extremity amputees. Review of preoperative intervention, preparing the residual limb for the prosthesis, instruction in techniques, and adaptive equipment for activities of daily living, as well as suggestions for return to vocational and avocational activities are addressed.

Keywords: Exercise; Occupational therapy intervention; Physical therapy; Physical therapy intervention; Preprosthetic training; Prosthesis; Treatment of phantom limb pain; Upper and lower extremity amputee.