Physical Therapy After Amputation: What I Wish I Knew (Episode 4)

Lisa, an above knee amputee, talks about her experience with physical therapy and how lower limb amputees can benefit from physical therapy.
"What I Wish I Knew" is a video series for people who are faced with the challenges of complex diagnoses and walking impairments. Each video is an unscripted discussion of topics that real people have dealt with and continue to face each and every day. Our goal is that these videos would not only educate, but also empower.
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[@bobbiewright1500]

I’m a recent above knee amputee 04/ 2021 still getting physical therapy in 2022 !

[@Lolo34565]

How's life for you after the amputation? Pls reply

[@geraldang96]

Thank you for sharing

[@morgancalvi6675]

It's important to get nerve blocks and TMR (tying nerve endings from the top of the amputation to the other muscles. However, therapy isn't the `00% difference. Cushions/seating are and rubbing the amputation site to toughen things up. Therapy is code for $$$ and $$$ doesn't make the world go 'round.

[@TheMichael285]

I dont care about your religion. I havechad two years of therapy no such luck. I want to see you do your thing. My balance was bad before my amputations because of neuropathy. I want to watch you walk. Thanks.

[@flagger7571]

I’m a double amputee. Physical therapy did NOT work for me. What a waste of time and money

[@liagcam5586]

your beautiful