Coping with limb loss
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Tips to Heal Amputation-Related Trauma
March 10, 2023
It doesn't matter whether you had a traumatic amputation or had time to prepare for it; you can still develop trauma. Trauma is a natural emotiona...
It doesn't matter whether you had a traumatic amputation or had time to prepare for it; you can still develop trauma. Trauma is a natural emotiona...
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The Link Between Phantom Limb Syndrome and Mental Disorders
February 02, 2023
Phantom limb syndrome is a condition in which patients experience sensations, painful or otherwise, in a limb that doesn’t exist. It can be a debi...
Phantom limb syndrome is a condition in which patients experience sensations, painful or otherwise, in a limb that doesn’t exist. It can be a debi...
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Processing Grief After Limb Loss
Many people cope with limb loss by pouring their energies into various endeavors—running marathons, sailing around the world, writing books, and other incredible feats. However, it’s also importan...
Stages of Emotional Healing After Limb Loss
Losing a limb is a life-altering experience. While some can jump in to getting used to their new body, others take a bit more time, which affects their relationships, work, and all other areas of ...
Horse Therapy: Healing Ukraine’s War Amputees
The Ukrainian military has been sending its amputated soldiers to a rehabilitation center in Lviv, in western Ukraine. However, it doesn’t look like the usual rehabilitation facilities we are used...
Is There a Link Between Malnutrition and Poor Post-a...
Are lower-limb amputees at a high risk of malnutrition or undernutrition? Researchers seem to think so. In Singapore, a team of researchers found evidence—albeit limited—that showed a high prevale...
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