Preventing Low Back Pain at the Amputee Coalition
Happy Summer! In case you have not noticed, the blog had a little break in action because we were preparing to visit Tucson, Arizona for...
Joint Mobilizations to Improve Joint Contractures
As we continue to discuss joint contractures in the limb loss population, it is imperative to examine the importance of joint...
How to Use Splinting to Avoid Joint Contractures
Splinting is yet another technique in the proverbial tool box that medical providers can use to decrease the rink of joint contractors in...
The Art of Prolongued Positioning
Current literature concerning stretching techniques suggests that prolongued mild stretches have better results than intense quick...
Wheelchair Adaptions to Avoid Joint Contractures
Wheelchairs offer a renewed sense of modified independence post amputation of a limb. An individual with limb loss may once have been...
Why “Tummy Time” is Important for Adults.
No, that is not a typo. “Tummy time” may frequently be used to define the importance of the prone position for babies, but it’s also...