The Role of Peer Support in Amputation Trauma Recovery

Losing a limb changes more than just how you move. It changes how you see the world — and how you see yourself. The road after amputation is full of physical challenges, yes, but it’s the emotional journey that often feels the hardest. You’re not just healing from surgery. You’re healing from shock, grief, fear, […]
Compression Wrapping Techniques for Swelling and Shaping

After an amputation, one of the most important parts of recovery is managing the shape and size of your residual limb. Swelling is a natural response after surgery, but if it’s not handled properly, it can slow down healing and make it harder to fit into a prosthesis later. That’s why compression wrapping plays such […]
When to Start Physical Therapy After Amputation

After an amputation, many patients have one big question: when should I start physical therapy? It’s a question we hear often, and it’s a very important one. Physical therapy is one of the key steps in healing. It helps you regain strength, improve balance, and prepare for using a prosthetic limb. But it’s not always […]
Post-Surgical Wound Care: Keeping Your Residual Limb Healthy

Recovering from an amputation is not just about healing physically. It’s about adjusting to a new way of living, moving forward with strength, and most importantly, taking good care of your residual limb. Right after surgery, one of the biggest concerns is keeping the surgical site clean, safe, and healthy. The healing process is delicate. […]
Emotional Recovery After Amputation: Coping with Trauma and Loss

Losing a limb changes everything. It’s not just about how you walk, move, or work. It goes much deeper. The emotional pain after an amputation often runs far deeper than the physical wounds. You feel the loss every day—in the way people look at you, in the things you used to do without thinking, and […]