Sometimes social media gives clinicians just enough information to want to help, but not enough context to know if they should.

What do patients with limb loss actually want from their physical therapist? A research study identified three major themes: therapeutic alliance, specialized limb-loss knowledge, and collaboration with the prosthetist.

When prosthetic gait assessment feels overwhelming, mid-stance on the prosthetic side gives you a high-yield place to start. It can reveal a lot about loading, alignment, socket fit, confidence, and where to focus your interventions.

A gait issue showed up during lab, and the right people got involved quickly. This is what direct PT and prosthetist collaboration can look like in amputee rehabilitation.

What equipment do you really need in your PT clinic for amputee rehab? Here is my take on the non-negotiable, the best bang for your buck, the overrated piece, and the dream setup.

The pre-prosthetic phase sets the foundation for everything that follows in amputee rehabilitation.

In major rehabilitation cases, the environment a patient goes home to can either reinforce independence or quietly delay it.

Why clear roles and strong collaboration between physical therapists and prosthetists are essential for better amputee rehab outcomes.

Why psychosocial support and peer connection matter in amputee rehabilitation.

Some skills are built better together in the same room.

HEP failures are rarely about motivation. They are usually about buy in. Here is how PTs can improve compliance using simple behavior strategies and better communication.

You do not need to memorize prosthetic catalogs. Here is how to focus on the parts that actually matter in amputee rehab.

A practical look at how PTs can tell whether a gait deviation comes from the prosthesis, the patient, or both.

We work in problem solving mode every day, and it is easy to forget how much effort simple movements require for our patients with limb loss. As Thanksgiving arrives, this reflection is a reminder to slow down, notice the physical abilities we still have, and appreciate the resilience of the people we serve.

Amputee rehab is still inconsistently taught in physical therapy. Here’s why the field keeps getting overlooked and what clinicians can do to raise the standard of care.