Amputee Life — Rehabilitation
The Role of Massage Therapy in Rehabilitation
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The success of an amputee's rehabilitation journey depends on a multidisciplinary approach. Prosthetic care alone won't give the holistic results of an integrated approach. And recently, experts have recognized a missing element in rehabilitation services provided to new amputees—massage therapy.
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Chiropractic Wellness Model: Perfect Complement to Prosthetic Care
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Prosthetic care rarely exists in a vacuum. Achieving excellent prosthetic outcomes often require the assistance of other wellness disciplines, including the chiropractic wellness model.
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Bodybuilding Legend Aims to Be in the Best Shape Possible After Leg Amputation
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It may take a lot for a person living with limb loss to resume an active lifestyle, but it isn't impossible. Bodybuilding legend Flex Wheeler is proof of that as he took to Instagram to document his recovery process.
Solving the Chronic Back Pain Conundrum
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Chronic back pain is identified as one of the common complaints of American adults, along with headaches, joint pain, and nerve pain. While not fatal as other chronic conditions, back pain, especially along the lower back, makes the lives of many prosthetic users miserable.
Home Hospital Model Helps People Heal Faster
Posted by Bryan Potok, CPO on
Being treated at home—not at a traditional hospital—is proving to be a viable option. A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that patients treated at home tend to get better faster and even save money compared to those who check into a hospital.
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