Short-Stay Rehabilitation

One of our specialties is our post-amputation rehabilitation program, where we work closely with amputees as they recover and adjust to their recent limb loss. Our program after limb amputation offers an individualized treatment plan that is specific to each patient’s needs and goals. We understand that amputation is something that affects everyone differently which includes wound care, pain management, prosthetic fitting, and physical and occupational therapies.

The need for a limb amputation can be caused by unexpected trauma, complications from diabetes, or other medical conditions. A patient who experiences limb loss may have an above or below-the-knee amputation, upper-extremity amputation, or a double amputation.

Our attending physician works closely with each patient and our in-house team of therapists, nurses, social workers, chefs, therapeutic activity staff, and other team members to create and execute each patient’s care plan. Close family members are encouraged to be involved in this process due to its emotional elements. Though an inpatient stay may be needed for at least some of the patient’s post-amputation needs, we also offer outpatient therapy services.

In our amputee rehabilitation program, we help new amputees heal both physically and emotionally from their amputation. When the limb is ready for prosthesis, our physical therapy team works closely with CMS-approved prosthetic/DME partners, like Allcare Orthotic & Prosthetic Services. A dedicated Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO) comes into the facility for pre- and post-prosthetic fittings, adjustments, and education. They also provide home services or follow-up once discharged from the facility. Patients in this program are provided an in-house consultation by our rehabilitation medicine doctor/physiatrist.

At the Methodist Home, we help our amputee patients safely regain strength and stamina as they meet their goals to return to their home environment.

Amputee Rehabilitation Services include:

• Physical Therapy to increase mobility and build endurance, strength, and stamina
• Occupational Therapy to help the patient regain independence to return home
• In-house access to our Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO) partners
• Coordination of psychology and psychiatry services (as needed)
• Nursing services including pain control, limb preparation, and more
• Dietary consultation and education
• Therapeutic activities