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Rehabilitation Practices for Individuals with Bilateral Upper Limb Loss (module 8)
Certificate Program for Professional Development Module
This presentation discusses early considerations that can be done to prepare the patient prior to receiving the prosthesis.
Author(s)
Shawn Swanson-Johnson, OTR/L
Description
This presentation discusses early considerations that can be done to prepare the patient prior to receiving the prosthesis. It also discusses preparing the patient to function without the prosthesis. Prosthetic training is discussed as well as self-care, leisure activities, and driving adaptations. The differences in needs of early vs. adult onset are also discussed as well as resources available.