Our specialist amputee physiotherapists are experienced in the assessment and treatment of people following limb loss, working collaboratively with prosthetic providers and within community-based multidisciplinary teams to support, prepare and rehabilitate clients who are considering or who have undergone amputation.
TraumaPhysio’s amputee rehabilitation service provides functional, goal directed therapy to help clients’ return to meaningful, value-based lives and activities. We work with clients within their homes and in the community to advise, plan and deliver effective interventions to address specific issues and progress towards ‘real-world’ activities and goals. We pride ourselves on supporting clients to make aspirational but considered goals using a range of techniques to empower them in their recovery.
We know that for rehabilitation to be successful it needs to extend beyond the clinic. This is why we provide treatment to our clients in environments meaningful to them.
Our tailored packages cater to each client’s unique needs. Community amputee rehabilitation enables improved goal setting whilst prioritising helping the client to use their prosthesis effectively.
We help people return to their daily activities and places where they can interact more with those who matter most.
Our team of expert amputee rehabilitation specialists work with individuals who have experienced different types of limb loss, and who have a wide range of needs. Some of the most common types of limb loss that we see are:
We can help with pre-amputation preparation, post-amputation recovery, daily life improvements, and high-level sports activities. Our programmes are designed to cater for people at any stage of their journey.
Our amputee physios are vastly experienced in working with the latest prosthetic technology. This includes microprocessor feet and knees, body-powered hands, myoelectric hands, and active parts like blades and hybrid feet. This training will enhance your client’s proficiency with their prosthetic device, allowing them to get back to the activities they love.
We work closely with prosthetic providers nationwide to ensure that each client can get the most out of their prostheses. Our physiotherapists’ experience, along with these partnerships, helps us keep up with the latest in prosthetic technology. Our clinicians can provide effective rehabilitation for people with any level of amputation. This applies to all types of prostheses.
TraumaPhysio are experts in amputation rehabilitation, supporting people with above knee, below knee, and upper limb amputations to achieve their highest potential. Whether you are using a prosthesis or choosing non-prosthetic rehabilitation, our team has the specialist knowledge, clinical experience, and understanding of prosthetic componentry needed to guide your recovery with confidence. Our amputee physios are vastly experienced in working with the latest prosthetic technology. This includes microprocessor feet and knees, body-powered hands, myoelectric hands, and active parts like blades and hybrid feet. We work closely with prosthetic providers to ensure that each person can get the most out of their prostheses.
We believe that rehabilitation should go beyond the clinic. Our community-based approach focuses on restoring independence, improving mobility, and building strength in real-world environments that matter to you. From mastering everyday tasks to progressing towards sport, work, or aspirational goals, we tailor your rehabilitation journey around your life, not just your limb. With a combination of technical expertise, practical support, and compassionate care, TraumaPhysio helps you rebuild function, restore confidence, and return to the activities that define who you are.
TraumaPhysio provides comprehensive assessments, focusing on understanding the issues faced from the client’s perspective.
To gain a thorough understanding of the client’s physical capability we will record a range of measures to clearly understand their current situation. Our physiotherapists use client reported outcome measures to ensure the treatment impacts on the person’s perception of their ability, as well as their physical function.
Understanding how their amputation affects their daily life is crucial for us, so our assessments cover multiple areas. This includes analysing their movement and identifying activities and interests that matter to them.
Our assessment progress is ongoing and provides the basis for the generation of an individualised rehabilitation programme. This ensures that the treatment received by our clients remains meaningful and focused.
We recognise that there can sometimes be a disconnect between physical improvements and returning to important activities and pursuits. We adopt an empowering approach to help clients to identify value-based pursuits and break down perceived barriers. Alongside appropriate prosthetic provision, TraumaPhysio have helped people to return to various leisure pursuits. This includes walking, hiking, gardening, cycling, running, snowsports, climbing, and kayaking amongst many others.
At TraumaPhysio, we put you at the centre of everything we do. Our amputee rehabilitation programmes begin with a comprehensive assessment designed to understand not only your physical abilities but also how your amputation affects your daily life. By combining objective measures of strength, movement, and function with an understanding of how you perceive your difficulties, we ensure that your rehabilitation reflects your goals, priorities, and personal experience.
We take time to understand what matters most to you – whether that’s walking confidently, returning to work, or getting back to the activities you enjoy. Our assessments cover multiple areas, from detailed movement analysis to identifying hobbies and interests that inspire your recovery. This forms the foundation of an individualised rehabilitation plan that remains meaningful and adaptive as you progress. We recognise that physical improvements don’t always translate directly into independence or participation. That’s why our approach is both empowering and aspirational, helping you to break down barriers and regain confidence. Alongside appropriate prosthetic provision and training, we’ve supported clients in returning to a wide variety of pursuits, from walking, hiking, and gardening to cycling, running, snowsports, climbing, and kayaking.
Prosthetic Rehabilitation: Empowering Patients to Embrace a New Normal
Prosthetic rehabilitation is a specialist branch of physiotherapy that focuses on helping individuals with amputation or congenital limb deficiencies to adjust to their prostheses. This physio process helps to improve a person’s abilities and quality of life when using prostheses.
Prosthetic rehabilitation not only focuses on the physical aspects of adjusting to a prosthesis, but it also addresses the psychological and emotional components. We work closely with our patients to help them overcome challenges and build confidence in their abilities.
Through prosthetic rehabilitation, patients can:
Prosthetic rehabilitation in the community goes beyond just physiotherapy sessions. The focus is on empowering individuals with limb loss to adapt, overcome challenges, and embrace a new normal. The team at TraumaPhysio are here to help every step of the way.
At TraumaPhysio, we specialise in providing physiotherapy support to individuals following complex upper and lower limb injuries. We know that following some injuries, the decision may be made to electively amputate a limb, sometimes many years after the initial injury. That’s why we offer pre-amputation physiotherapy (prehabilitation) to help you feel stronger, more confident, and fully supported before surgery.
Physiotherapy before amputation may seem unexpected, but it can make a huge difference to your recovery. By improving strength, flexibility, cardiovascular health, and overall function beforehand, you give yourself the best possible start to rehabilitation after surgery. Just as importantly, prehab can help reduce anxiety, give you a greater sense of control, and ensure that you have the right support network in place from day one. Pre-amputation physiotherapy is not just about preparing your body, it’s also about preparing your mind, building resilience, and setting you up for the best possible outcome in your rehabilitation and future independence.
Amputee Rehabilitation for Non-Prosthetic Users: How TraumaPhysio Services Can Help
Amputation can be a life-changing event that presents numerous challenges for the individual. While prosthetic rehabilitation is often the primary focus, it may not be suitable or desired by all amputees. In such cases, we can play a crucial role in helping people adapt and regain their independence as a wheelchair user.
Physiotherapists can provide valuable support and guidance to those that have chosen not to use prosthetics. We design programmes to help individuals to optimise their function and minimise the risk of developing secondary complications.
Non-prosthetic rehab can help with the following:
With extensive knowledge of prosthetic componentry and how different designs influence comfort, function, and performance, our physiotherapists work closely with prosthetic providers to make sure your limb is set up in the best way for you. From early training to advanced functional skills, we tailor rehabilitation to your lifestyle, goals, and aspirations.
Prosthetic rehabilitation isn’t just physical – it’s about the whole person. We help you to overcome challenges, build strength, movement, balance, and to develop the confidence to move with ease in everyday life. At the same time, we support your emotional well-being, reducing anxiety and helping you feel in control of your recovery.
Through our community-based programmes, you can:
Prehabilitation: The Importance of Physiotherapy Before Elective Amputation Surgery
At TraumaPhysio, we specialise in providing physiotherapy support to individuals following complex upper and lower limb injuries. We know that following some injuries the decision may be made to electively amputate a limb, sometimes many years after the initial injury.
Our goal is to support our clients throughout their entire journey. Physiotherapy prior to surgery is the first step in rehabilitation. It may seem strange to undergo physiotherapy before amputation surgery. However, there are numerous benefits for the well-being of the client:
Physical benefits:
Psychological benefits:
Amputation can be a life-changing event that presents numerous challenges. Whilst prosthetic rehabilitation is often the primary focus, it may not be suitable or desired by all amputees. In such cases, we can play a crucial role in helping people adapt and regain their independence as a wheelchair user. Physiotherapists can provide valuable support and guidance to those that have chosen not to use prosthetics. We design programmes to help individuals to optimise their function and minimise the risk of developing secondary complications.
Non-prosthetic rehab can help with the following:
TraumaPhysio: Empowering Patients Following Upper Limb Amputation
We know that upper limb amputation can greatly affect a person’s physical and emotional health. This is why we offer specialist physiotherapy support to help our patients improve their quality of life.
Physiotherapy is a hugely beneficial but often overlooked part of the rehabilitation process for individuals who have undergone upper limb amputation. Our expert team is trained to work with patients after upper limb amputation and have experience with both body-powered and myoelectric prostheses. This allows us to provide personalised training and support to help them adapt to their new prosthesis.
After an extremely traumatic event where I sustained life changing injuries I was introduced to Jason who became not just my physiotherapist but also my confidant and therapist! And this is what makes this place and the people that work there so special!
The empathy and understanding was like nothing I had experienced before, whilst Jason has not experienced such injuries himself, his skill, understanding and compassion meant that he could support me not just physically but mentally too...
