Practical information for new amputees

Running Science

Taking your first steps with a prosthetic leg

Rehabilitation

Recovering from amputation surgery

Amputation Classification

Information for Upper Limb Users

Choosing the Right Prosthesis for Older Amputees

Find out the key factors to consider when choosing a leg prosthesis for older amputees.

How to Help an Amputee Adapt to Life After Losing a Limb

This article gives tips on how to help someone adapt to life after losing a limb.

How can an Older Person Recover from Leg Amputation?

Discover how older individuals can recover from leg amputation, especially when caused by conditions like diabetes.

Tips to Prepare for Amputation Surgery

A practical introduction to help prepare you for amputation surgery and to help you understand more about the people who will be in charge of your medical care.

How to Prepare for Meeting Your Rehabilitation Team

Learn more about preparing to meet your amputation rehabilitation team and how to get the most out of the time before your surgery.

All about your amputation specialists & hospital team

Learn more about the amputation specialists who will take care of you during your stay in the hospital, and what their roles are all about.

After Arm Amputation

Understanding Arm Amputation

Touch Care

Leg Amputation

Many people undergoing an amputation may feel overwhelmed or lost. It may feel as if your life has been turned upside down.

All About Your Amputee Rehabilitation Team

Learn more about the specialists who may be in your amputee rehabilitation team, and what their roles are all about.

Post Amputation Pain Management