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When a person has a loss of body limb(s), there is a grief process as memory of the past life ability catches up with the present reality. A person with limb loss will adapt in new ways to their environment, and that takes mental and physical flexibility during this adjustment phase.
六色网 Limb Loss & Impairment
Amputation or limb impairment can affect ability, but does not have to affect the quality of your life.
The Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) is a global leader in multidisciplinary care for children, teens, and young adults with musculoskeletal differences. Their website offers resources for families and professionals, details on annual meetings, membership options, and opportunities to connect with clinics and industry partners.
Phone: 331.248.7799
A website by amputees, for amputees offering educational resources, podcast, travel, insurance claims, and advocacy. They also offer a product encyclopedia by limb, organized by Medicare’s system of coverage and reimbursement codes.
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Please click on link below to find a wealth of resources, activities, camps, and information for persons and their loved ones/caregivers with limb loss across the lifespan.
Phone: 888.267.5669, Ext. 1
The Amputee Coalition’s “Find a Support Group” page helps individuals with limb loss or limb difference—and their families—connect with others through virtual and in-person support groups. It includes meeting schedules, caregiver and youth-specific groups, and tools to find or register local support communities.
Phone: 888.267.5669
Having a parent experience limb loss can be a difficult event for children to understand for several reasons. The Amputee Coalition has developed a fact sheet with some tips and advice for helping the entire family unit through the time of transition that occurs when a parent returns home after a limb loss.
Direct supplies for dressings and stockings to make your prosthetic more comfortable.
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Personal stories and life adjustment tips for life adapting to upper limb loss or childhood congenital limb differences.
Phone: 888.507.4138
Hangar Clinic offers AMPOWER?, a peer-to-peer support program and online community for people with limb loss or limb difference. The mission of AMPOWER is to empower and strengthen those affected by amputation or limb differences through peer mentorship, education, and community. It consists of a nationwide network of trained peer mentors who have successfully recovered and rehabilitated following amputation and want to share their personal experiences with you. AMPOWER peer mentors can connect with you and your loved ones in person, over the phone, or online.
Phone: 877.442.6437
Located in Australia, Limbs 4 Life empowers amputees with knowledge and support to make a real difference, because no-one should have to go through limb loss alone.
Phone: 1300.782.231
Further Reading
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Magazines
Books
by Todd Kuiken, PhD.
by Julie Gross
by Marsha Therese Danzig
by John Sabbolich
Books for Children
by Amy Webb
by Jamee Riggio Heelan, OTR/L
by Rachel Wicker
by Craig Smith
