AAMC provides inpatient and outpatient Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech-language Therapy for patients who have lost a limb. Our therapists can help you through this challenging time in your life by giving you the tools you need to return to your previous level of activity and function.
Amputations We Treat
Upper Limb Amputations
Fingers or partial hand (transphalangeal or transcarpal)
Wrist disarticulation (through the wrist joint)
Below-elbow (transradial)
Elbow disarticulation (through
Shoulder disarticulation (through the shoulder joint)
Interscapular thoracic (removal of entire shoulder girdle)
AAMC's therapists look at your current level of function as well as your previous level of function. We also assess your pain, range of motion, strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance.
We develop plan of care tailored to you and your goals that includes such things as:
Modalities as needed
Pre-gait activities
Prosthetic training
Therapeutic exercise
Gait training
Balance training
Safety training
Transfer training
Patient/caregiver education.
Our Team Approach
Our team approach includes close communication with your referring physician and prosthetist and ensures you receive:
Treatment from a licensed physical therapist
Access to other rehabilitative professionals if needed
Assistance with setting short and long term goals to help you reach your maximum potential
Input to your prosthetist to help determine the most appropriate type of prosthetic components to help you reach all of your goals