Your rehabilitation physician will start with a comprehensive evaluation. It includes assessing your everyday function, wounds, pain management needs, mental health and other factors. Based on this evaluation, we will develop a tailored treatment plan and coordinate care with other specialists.

You will probably have several questions about your new device and the logistics of living with it. We take the time to talk to you about what to expect in terms of pain management, recovery and function. Our rehabilitation psychologists are also available to help you prepare mentally and emotionally for changes in your lifestyle.

Our physicians will collaborate with devices specialists to understand your needs and help prescribe the most appropriate prosthetic or orthotic device. We frequently work with patients who require specialized or high-tech devices for a specific activity, such as running. Beyond the initial fitting, we can also help you with future repairs, replacement and upgrades.

Our physical therapists can help you:

• prepare for leg and foot amputations or application of an orthotic device
• maintain and increase strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance
• transition to wearing a prosthetic or orthotic device with confidence and comfort
• learn how to use a leg or foot prosthesis for walking
• practice independent living skills

Among our occupational therapists, we have specialists in hand therapy who can help you:

• prepare for arm and hand amputations or application of an orthotic device
• develop skills to perform daily activities after the amputation with confidence and comfort, and avoid complications
• learn how to use your prosthesis or orthotic in self-care, work and leisure
• train in one-handed skills

Our rehabilitation team includes orthopaedic and plastic surgery experts who can provide the most advanced procedures such as targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR), regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI) or osseointegration.