Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

Explosive Ordnance survivors social support, including peer support from other amputees, and the presence of emotional support outside the family, including friends, neighbours, and other community members is very critical. There are cases of survivors with few social relationships, causing isolation, psychological distress, and depression. Therefore, we will stay connected to others to make a turning point in recovery for many to see other amputees leading productive, fulfilling lives. We greatly require physical and moral support of family members in order to achieve our intended goals.

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Suffering an amputation presents multiple problems for an individual, their family and friends. Psychological issues can be difficult to address and individuals can feel isolated leading to depression. Individuals following amputation at a low functional level often have to relearn how to perform daily activities with or without a prosthesis, and they tend to become more dependent on others, leading many amputees to experience decreased self-esteem. 

Others may return to a high functional level. Regardless, the rehabilitation care team must assess the functional and recreational goals of the patient to guide the treatment plan with the mission of creating an environment where there is no limit to what an amputee can accomplish.

 

Participation in varying activities has a profound effect on an amputee’s life. It has been shown that involvement in adaptive sports increases the quality of life for persons with disabilities by increasing self-esteem.

While not all persons with amputations will aspire to become elite athletes, those who participate in a sport and want to take their performance to the next level may find the maze of training and fitness information difficult to navigate. 

 

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