Amputee Rehabilitation
The University of Utah Regional Amputee Rehabilitation Program is based at the University of Utah Hospital and is designed to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art care to adults with arm or leg amputations. The program provides services throughout the continuum of care from before the amputation, through the hospital and rehabilitation phases, and in the community. A team of specialized individuals work with each patient in achieving their goals and returning to the highest level of function possible. This team of professionals may include: The Surgeon, Rehabilitation Physician, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Nurse, Prosthetist, Social Worker, Vocational Counselor, and Psychologist.
In addition to assisting individuals with fitting of an artificial limb, the program emphasizes a structured rehabilitation program including range of motion activities, strengthening, and endurance training. The program also assists persons with pain management issues and skin issues following amputation. The program offers presurgical counseling and education, life care planning, disability rating, workman¿s compensation evaluations, vocational and avocational retraining.
