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HOW TO KEEP YOUR LIMB HEALTHY

Exercising is important preparation for gait training. Your prosthetist
and/or physical therapist will teach you specific exercises and give
you an exercise schedule.

You can also perform easy tasks at home:
• Keep knee straight while sitting in wheelchair or on the bed

• Stretch your limb daily
• Wear your shrinker or compression sock according to your
doctor’s instructions

• Massage and desensitize your limb according to your doctor’s
instructions
• Safely practice transferring from chair to bed (toileting, bathing, etc.)

• Safely practice balancing on one leg on a stable surface with your
assistive device

EXERCISE EXAMPLES
Home exercises are provided by the Amputee Coalition at:
amputee-coalition.org/resources/keep-moving-exercises

To prevent muscle tightening, DO NOT:

Keep leg in a bent position while in bed or sitting

Cross your knees while sitting

Place pillow under hip or knee

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