by Amber Henson, on May 23, 2023
In this article, we’ll be exploring how you can use your prosthesis to help with standard housekeeping tasks and how to keep your device safe.
by Amber Henson, on Jan 3, 2023
Regardless of the manner of amputation, pain will be present in the weeks and months following. Here are some alternative pain-reducing techniques to try.
by Amber Henson, on Jul 5, 2022
You should always be able to don your prosthesis knowing it’s going to be comfortable and give you the support you need to get through your tasks.
by Amber Henson, on Jan 25, 2022
There are steps that all amputees can take to help get back to their life and feeling like themselves again.
by Amber Henson, on May 11, 2021
How can we work with the physician to help set up the patient for prosthetic success? Our goal is to partner with physicians and come up with a game plan.
by Amber Henson, on Oct 26, 2020
Daily care and cleansing are essential to maintaining healthy skin, especially when that skin is in contact with a prosthetic liner or socket all day.
by Kerstin Baun, MPH, OTR/L, on Sep 14, 2020
After an amputation, mirror therapy can cause the brain to “rethink” the pain response that it may have been experiencing.
by Kerstin Baun, MPH, OTR/L, on Sep 8, 2020
Motor imagery is part of the Graded Motor Imagery process. Motor imagery requires visualization on the part of the patient and may help reduce pain.
by Kerstin Baun, MPH, OTR/L, on Aug 31, 2020
Graded Motor Imagery is a non-invasive treatment option that can help decrease phantom limb pain and improve myoelectric prosthesis control.
by Amber Henson, on Aug 24, 2020
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.
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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