Pre-Prosthetic Physiotherapy: Medical Prescriptions That Improve Outcomes
Pre-prosthetic physiotherapy is one of the most powerful yet underused tools in amputation care. Long before a prosthesis is fitted, the body needs preparation to heal well, move safely, and adapt to new demands. When physiotherapy begins early and is guided by clear medical prescriptions, patients reach prosthetic fitting stronger, more confident, and far better […]
Contracture Prevention Protocols for Amputees: A Doctor’s Playbook
Contractures are one of the most preventable causes of poor prosthetic outcomes, yet they remain one of the most common. A stiff hip, a bent knee, or a fixed elbow can delay prosthetic fitting, limit walking or hand use, and frustrate patients who otherwise healed well. Once a contracture is established, correction becomes slow, painful, […]
Range-of-Motion Preservation Post-Op: Physician Orders That Prevent Delays
After surgery, the body heals in two ways at the same time. Tissues repair themselves, and movement patterns begin to change. If movement is not protected early, joints quietly stiffen, muscles shorten, and recovery slows down. These changes often go unnoticed until prosthetic training becomes difficult or delayed. At Robobionics, working closely with surgeons, physicians, […]
DVT Prophylaxis and Early Mobility: Preparing Patients for Prosthetics
Deep vein thrombosis is a silent risk after amputation, yet it has a powerful effect on how soon and how safely a patient can move toward prosthetic use. When blood clots develop due to immobility, pain, swelling, and medical complications follow, often forcing long pauses in rehabilitation. These delays can weaken the body, increase fear […]
Vascular Optimization Before Prosthetic Referral: ABI, Doppler, and Healing
Before a prosthesis can restore movement, the limb must be alive with good blood flow. This truth is simple, yet often overlooked in the rush to refer patients for prosthetic fitting. Vascular health decides whether wounds heal, skin survives pressure, and sockets feel comfortable or painful. When blood supply is poor, even the best prosthesis […]