The Upper Limb Library / Upper Limb Loss

TMR is a surgical procedure available to upper limb amputees that can help alleviate pain issues and provide better control of a myoelectric prosthesis.

In this article, we explore ways for parents, siblings and adult children to find support while their family member recovers and adjusts.

Mirror Therapy can cause the brain to “re-think” the pain response that it has been experiencing since the amputation.

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

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.

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.

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.

You may find that relaxation techniques positively impact both physical and psychological issues.

Spoon Theory is a metaphor that can be used to discuss how much energy a person has each day. Learn more about how it applied to amputees.

Written by a psychologist and a lower limb amputee, here are five key factors to help you understand more about the psychological impact of limb loss.