Recovery is not a marathon, but a sprint. To persevere and aim for progression one needs to abide by the guidelines. As an amputee the basic regime is to follow the exercise protocol and keep yourself motivated throughout.

To begin with, below are some basic exercises that you must know and do as an Above Knee Amputee :

1. Lie on your stomach and lift your stump up from the couch/bed. Do not lift your hip in the process. Now, hold for 5 seconds and release. 

2. Lie down flat on your back and put a 6 inch roll or roll a towel to a similar height, place it under your thighs evenly. Push down into the roll with both thighs and lift your hips off the couch or bed gently. Hold for 5 seconds and release. 

3. Lie on your back with a pillow between your legs and fasten a belt around your thighs (as shown in the picture). Now firstly, push the pillow for 5 seconds. Then, push against the belt for 5 seconds. (In an alternate fashion)

4. Lie on your non-amputated side (side-lying). Lift your stump up on the side and hold for 5 seconds. Relax and move it back gently to the starting position keeping your stump in line with the body. 

A few tips for doing these exercises :

• It is recommended that you do all 4 patterns in 15 minutes and do 2-3 sets each in a day.
• While doing these exercises, if you face any pain or discomfort, stop the exercise immediately and take some rest.
• Don’t hold your breath while doing the exercises, relax and breathe normally.

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It is really important to create achievable goals for your rehabilitation. For further queries you can reach out to us and we’ll be there to guide you through-out. It’s time to Step it up with Instalimb – Contact us today!

As an amputee we go through a multitude of changes, it’s up to us in the end on what things to keep constant and on what aspects to live life, then on. Mentioned below are a few aspects that we believe you should cater in order to create a safe and healthy environment for yourself!

1. Don’t detach yourself from family and friends, know the importance of togetherness – Find time to meet and have a conversation with people who are there for you in this whole wide world. They are not just there to support you, but be with you in the good as well as bad times. Don’t be afraid to reach out first. 

2. Let your support system flourish – For all-round rehabilitation you need a collective of friends, family, doctors, and therapists.

3. Focus on Post Amputation Rehabilitation – Trust your Doctors, Prosthetists, and Rehab Professionals. Adhere to the schedule to work on your recovery and achieve the highest possible mobility and ease. For below knee amputees and for above knee amputees – refer to these!

4. Seek Guidance – Never hide away your issues either mental or physical. Let professionals help you through the process. Reach us out!

5. Find your own support group – Find people sailing in the same boat, fellow amputees and form an understanding to alleviate grief, pain, anger, and struggles, and welcome new achievements together.

6. Have a positive outlook in life – As a new amputee and the bundle of questions and doubts that surround you, it’s really important that you focus on your future goals. Things may seem bleak at first, but with a positive attitude and the right guidance you can achieve all your goals. We’re here to help you throughout.

For further queries you can reach out to us and we’ll be there to guide you through-out. It’s time to Step it up with Instalimb – Contact us today!

“ Recovery is about progression and not perfection ” 

Rehabilitation follows the same principle, our lifestyle is greatly influenced by how to treat our body. As an amputee it is of an added importance to take care of your stump and adjoining muscles. 

Let’s start, with some exercises for a Below Knee Amputee : 

1. Lie on your back with your non-amputated leg bent and your stump straight as shown in the picture. Straighten the knee on the stump side as much as possible by pushing down into the couch or bed and tightening the muscles on top of your thigh. Now, hold for 5 seconds and release. 

2. Lie on your back with your non-amputated leg bent and your stump straight as shown in the picture. Straighten the knee on the stump side as much as possible and try to raise your leg off the couch or bed (approximately 2 inches). Now, hold for 5 seconds and release.

3. Lie down flat on your back and put a 6 inch roll or roll a towel to a similar height, place it under your knees evenly. Straighten each knee one at a time and press down on the roll while holding it for 5 seconds.

4. Lie down on your stomach and lift each leg one at a time, while keeping your knees straight. Do not move your hips while you lift. Hold for 5 seconds and release.

5. Lastly, to stretch your hip and knee joint – Lie down flat on your back and put a 6 inch roll or roll a towel to a similar height, place it under your knees evenly.Push down into the roll with both knees and lift your hips off the couch or bed gently. Hold for 5 seconds and release. 

Below are a few tips for doing these exercises :

• It is recommended that you do all 5 patterns in 15 minutes and do 2-3 sets each in a day.
• While doing these exercises, if you face any pain or discomfort, stop the exercise immediately and take some rest.
• Don’t hold your breath while doing the exercises, relax and breathe normally.

Are you a Above Knee Amputee? Click here!

It is really important to create achievable goals for your rehabilitation. For further queries you can reach out to us and we’ll be there to guide you through-out. It’s time to Step it up with Instalimb – Contact us today!