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Compression garments are an increasing product that many people have to wear due to conditions when the lymph system has been interrupted by surgery or removal of the lymph nodes. We want people to know there are many different resources out there with valuable information. Check out the following:
Lymphedema Organizations:
American Lymphedema Framework Project – Lighthouse Lymphedema Network
Lymphatic...
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Give the amputee back control of their prosthesis while improving their socket comfort and increasing their activities of daily living.
Over the last decade elevated vacuum has come to the forfront in prosthetic socket syspension systems. While the push has come from the improvement in technology and research, it has allowed the amputee to regain control of their prosthesis. This has allowed...
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Amputees can now walk step over step UP THE STAIRS due to advances in prosthetic knee joints.
The technology used to create prostheses is becoming more advance and many patients are taking advantage of this by getting microprocessor knee joints (computerized knees) over the stance control knee (safety knee) because the more natural movement and safety factors. Over the years, people have had several...
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Hear from one our Certified Fitters about her first hand experience working with children at Riley Children's Hospital.
In the past 2 years I have had the pleasure of seeing and measuring burn patients at Riley Children’s Hospital . When I first started going out there, I wasn’t sure what to expect and I was in for a big surprise!
It is amazing to see how the burn garments work differently...
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“The earlier a program of tubular compression bandaging is begun post-operatively, the sooner swelling will subside and tissues can be properly supported and correctly molded to a shape acceptable for prosthetic fitting.”-William M. Brady, C.P.O
Edema is unavoidable in a postoperative limb and is matter of concern to all who are involved in the post-operative care of amputees. Failure to provide...
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We are partnering with OPAF to bring a First Dive Clinic to Indianapolis! The First Dive into Scuba clinics are geared towards anyone with a physical challenge, including amputees, spinal cord injury, stroke or brain injury survivors and brings them back to the pool. The event is FREE and takes place March 4 at Avon High School. Call 317-925-4296 for more information and to register!
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We had the chance to be a part of the Wounded Warriors Challenge during Super Bowl week. This great even faced wounded veterans against ex-NFL players in a game of flag football. It was a great night that brought the community together and was able to benefit the Wounded Warrior Foundation.
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Real help from real people is what a peer support group is all about. Central Brace & Limb has started up an amputee support group and it has produced very good results. Our company has started support groups in the Terre Haute area and is getting good turn outs and good feedback from the participants.
The groups are designed to have fellow amputees to sit around and discuss personal experiences...
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When a person is considering an Elective Amputation, no matter the underlying cause, a rehab support team is an effective approach to help make an educated decision.
In our practice we often hear patients ask " if I only made this decision earlier; why did I wait; why did they not tell me?". They are referring to the decision to have an amputation. Many amputees feel they are under informed...
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Most patients will benefit from post-op casting to help prevent injury to their stumps and to promote faster healing.
Once a patient is amputated below the knee, there is a very high risk of falling and injuring the stump. Post-op casting or rigid removable dressing, (RRD) will help that from happening by providing a hard protective covering. After surgery, patients have a tendency to forget they...
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