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Prosthetic Therapy

Prosthetic Physical Therapy: Understanding the Impact

Prosthetic physical therapy is a specialized area of physical therapy focused on helping individuals adapt to and effectively use prosthetic limbs following an amputation. This therapy involves a comprehensive, personalized approach to improve mobility, strength, and balance while ensuring the proper fit and function of the prosthesis. The therapy process includes gait training, where patients learn to walk with their new prosthesis and exercises to strengthen muscles and improve coordination. Additionally, therapists work on pain management and provide prosthetic care and maintenance education. The ultimate goal of prosthetic physical therapy is to enhance the individual’s independence, confidence, and quality of life, enabling them to return to daily activities and achieve their personal goals.

Outpatient Prosthetic Limb Training and Rehabilitation

Country Roads Physical Therapy believes in improving the quality of life of every patient who enters our clinics. Our physical therapists understand the emotional and physical toll of adjusting to a prosthetic limb, and we work with our patients to help make the adjustment as smooth as possible. Country Roads Physical Therapy lets patients know that they are not alone in the transition, no matter how difficult and stressful. We work with patients to build strength and endurance and help them increase mobility.

Prosthetic Therapy

What Is Included in Prosthetic Training?

Prosthetic training increases mobility, balance, and strength after the loss of a limb. Country Roads Physical Therapy uses manual therapy techniques to help strengthen existing muscles to accommodate the loss of an extremity. Prosthetic training may include balance, aquatic, and other manual therapies to increase mobility and strength and help patients reach their full potential. Contact Country Roads Physical Therapy today if you are looking for outpatient prosthetic training.