Physical Therapy for Amputations

Physical therapy for amputation

Physical therapy is an important part of proper limb amputation recovery. Whether or not a patient opts for a prosthesis, he’ll need to keep the rest of his body in active shape to stay healthy. What’s the timeline? When an amputee recovers from surgery, one of the components of the recovery process is physical therapy,…

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PAD and Vascular Care

Pierre Acobas for Unsplash Thursday, March 14 was World kidney day. This effort was created to spread awareness about the importance of your kidneys. In honor of the day’s hype, a group of doctors, device and pharmaceutical makers and kidney specialists known as the Cardiovascular Coalition have teamed up to promote healthy vascular care. Chronic…

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Joint Replacement and Electrical Stimulation

Joint replacement is a hugely successful procedure for most people, allowing them to live a normal life. After what was for many people a painful existence, joint replacement provides pain-free access to physical activity. In a low minority of cases, though, problems could develop post-surgery. the biggest culprit in these cases is infection. in fact,…

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Making the Best of Short Term Rehab

Patients generally check into a rehab facility after an intensive hospital stay. They’ve often undergone major surgery. Short term rehab is indicated when the patient has recovered from an illness or injury and can leave the hospital. But sometimes he needs extra support before he can return to his regular living environment. Patients in this…

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