The Upper Limb Library

Introduction to Graded Motor Imagery: Reducing Phantom Limb Pain

by Kerstin Baun, MPH, OTR/L, on Aug 31, 2020

Introduction to Graded Motor Imagery: Reducing Phantom Limb Pain

Graded Motor Imagery is a non-invasive treatment option that can help decrease phantom limb pain and improve myoelectric prosthesis control.

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Topics:Professional AdvicePainPhantom Limb PainGraded Motor ImageryOccupational and Physical TherapistsNon-Invasive Treatments

Congenital Limb Differences: Discussing it with Your Older Children

by Amber Henson, on Aug 24, 2020

Congenital Limb Differences: Discussing it with Your Older Children

When Jennifer learned that her daughter would be born missing a hand, one of the first things she did was discuss her daughter’s difference with her sons.

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Topics:PediatricsCongenital Limb DifferencesArm Dynamics TeamProfessional AdviceParents of Children with a Limb DifferenceFamily

Effects of An Amputation on a Partnership: Partner Perspective

by Amber Henson, on Aug 17, 2020

Effects of An Amputation on a Partnership: Partner Perspective

When one person of a couple loses a a limb, the recovery is going to be hard on both people. Learn why it will be a difficult journey for the partner.

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Topics:Advice After an AmputationSupportUpper Limb LossRelationshipsFamilyProsthetic Challenges

How to Increase the Wear Time of Your Prosthetic Device

by Amber Henson, on Aug 10, 2020

How to Increase the Wear Time of Your Prosthetic Device

What can you do to get more wear time out of your device each day? In this article, we explore three ways: fit, silicone and the BOA system.

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Topics:Working When You Have a Limb DifferenceSocketUpper Limb LossResidual Limb SkinSiliconeProsthetic Wear Time

Effects of Traumatic Amputation on Partnerships: Patient Perspective

by Amber Henson, on Aug 3, 2020

Effects of Traumatic Amputation on Partnerships: Patient Perspective

When one person of a couple is in an accident that results in an amputation, it is important to understand that both people are affected.

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Topics:Self-advocatePartial HandSupportUpper Limb LossRelationshipsFamily
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About the Upper Limb Library

The Arm Dynamics team is made up of the most experienced upper limb prosthetic care providers in the world. Our Upper Limb Library is our community space for articles for and by those with an upper limb difference. Read on to learn all about issues that affect those who have had an amputation, and be sure to leave a comment letting us know what topic you’d like to know more about!

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