Rehab w/ Limb Loss (1) Flashcards
rehab is the process of
preparing the body to reach maximum potential
helping the pt compensate for loss
prosthetic use
what does the actual timeline depend on
co-morbidities
activity level
etc
overall goals
return to PLOF
pre-disability fxn
independent as possible
shorter time to prosthesis
better the results
phases of rehab
perioperative
pre-prosthetic
prosthetic training
life long care
perioperative
pre operative phase
amputation/reconstruction
acute post operative
pre prosthetic
prosthetic preparation
prosthetic prescription/fabrication
prosthetic training
prosthetic training phase
life long care
community integration
vocational rehab
follow up
what does pre-op rehab include
assessment
education
exercise program
d/c planning
assessment –> pre op
pt condition/px
dysvascular pts
pt goals
dysvascular pt –> assessment –> pre op
discuss prior state of fxn
education–> pre op
prosthesis
phantom limb sensation
foot care/prevention
care of remaining limb is
important
how do we take care of the RL
wash daily w/ bland soap
keep warm
avoid injury
meticulous nail care
no garters
daily exercise
exercise program –> pre op
strength training
endurance
breathing
ADL
strength training –> exercise program –> pre op
UE/uninvolved
pain limits exercise on affected extremity
UE important
d/c planning –> pre op
facility placement
AD
ultimate independence
perioperative phase includes
amputation and reconstruction
decision about –> perioperative
the care of the healing RL is made at the time of surgery
types of limb dressings
soft
rigid
soft dressing
ACE wrap
shrinker
compression pump