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Limb Loss and Your Emotions
Limb loss is both a physical and emotional adjustment. Amputation is a life changing event, but not a life ending event. You will be able to get back to your normal life, just might change in the way you do things. Limb loss may change your emotions for a time, but you will come back… Read more »
Get to Know the 7 Members of Your Recovery Team
Losing a limb is a life changing event – and while it is never easy, it does not mean you have to lose your independence. To help you recover smoothly, Innovative Prosthetics utilizes the entire healthcare team to develop a personalized plan specific to each patient’s needs. We believe in a team-oriented approach to ensure… Read more »
Phantom Pain: The Problem and Prevention
The Problem What is Phantom Pain? Understanding it will help you better prepare for any symptoms or support your loved ones on their post-amputation journey. Phantom pain is a term used to describe sensations felt by amputees, which may include: burning, tingling, itching, cramping, “pins-and-needles” sensation, stabbing pain, pressure or limb feeling swollen. These… Read more »
Life After Limb Loss: The 7 Phases of Rehabilitation
The process of physical rehabilitation with a prosthesis or limb loss is often described as having seven phases. While certain phases include standardized milestones, not everyone has the same milestones or goes through the same phases. For example, individuals who lose a limb due to an accident usually do not have a pre-operative phase… Read more »
Amputee Functional Assessment Train the Trainer
Innovative Prosthetics is hosting a CEU Course (Credits Pending) this month! It’s an interactive course designed to educate and benefit PT’s and OT’s working with lower limb amputees in every environment. WHEN September 15,2017 Registration 8:00am – 9:00am Course: 9:00am – 5:00pm WHERE La Cima Club 5215 N. O’Connor Road, Ste 2600, Irving Tx… Read more »
Innovative Prosthetics in My Southlake News
From customized support plans to specially developed prosthetic devices, there’s nothing we won’t do for our patients. Check out our feature on My Southlake News about our business, our patients, and our innovative approach to the prosthetic industry. Check it out here!
April is National Limb Awareness Month!
Mayor Hill of Southlake proclaimed April 2017 as National Limb Loss Awareness Month. Help us celebrate, educate and spread the word about limb loss by sharing your story and shining a light on the real-life issues and accomplishments of the limb loss community. Want to turn up the volume? Use Amputee Coalition’s Amplify Toolkit to… Read more »
Running and Mobility Clinic by Össur
Össur is putting on a clinic here in Dallas to improve speed, balance and mobility. We highly recommend our patients check out this great clinic on March, 25. Learn more about it by clicking HERE!
The Perfect Fit
We want to congratulate our lab tech and administrator, Brandon and Kara on getting engaged! We love seeing these smiling faces in our office every day and we are so happy for them. Save us some cake at the wedding!
Dallas Amputee Network Meeting
We are excited to announce Innovative Prosthetics as a new prosthetic provider in the DFW and surrounding areas. Please join us while we discuss our innovative care plan, 10 Tips for Amputees, and the opportunity to meet the staff. We are looking forward to joining DAN, and working together so patients and their families can… Read more »