We understand emotional and physical changes come with the trauma of having lost a limb. However, our goal is to provide you not only with a device, but with a network of organizations and care that help you realize your potential. Following are a variety of resources specifically for our prosthetics patients.
For prosthetics FAQ, please visit our patient FAQ section.
POWELL Information:
Changing Shoes & Your New Prosthesis
Removable Rigid Dressing and Sock Ply Wearing Protocol
Below Knee Removable Rigid Dressing (RRD) Sock Ply Fitting Instructions
Above Knee Removable Rigid Dressing (RRD) Sock Ply Fitting Instructions
Removable Rigid Dressing Wearing Protocol (RRD)
Prosthetic Shrinker (PS) Wearing Protocol
PROSTHETIC CARE INSTRUCTIONS Lower Extremity Prosthetic Devices Initial Accommodation Schedule
Suspension Sleeves - Neoprene or Gel
Organizations:
ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation
International Child Amputee Network
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Virginia Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
Vehicle Modifications:
American Motorcyclist Resources for Disabled Motorcyclist
Active Life Style:
Challenged Athletes Foundation
National Amputee Golf Association
Magazines: