Preparation for
wearing a prosthesis
Preparation for
wearing a prosthesis
| Aside from a good surgical amputation, exercise is also important strengthen muscles, achieve natural joint movement above the amputation level, prevent contractures, and increase endurance in the muscles which control the stump. | |
| Exercises to prepare the body for a prosthesis : | |
| 1. General bodily exercises include complete range of motion of all limb joints for20-30 minutes, repeated twice | |
| daily and arm strengthening for crutch walking.These should be done under the supervision of a physical therapist. | |
| 2. Exercises to prepare the stump consist of resistance exercises, either with weights or a physical therapist | |
| providing resistance, in order to strengthen the stump so that the amputee will walk with a good and | |
| safe gait. | |