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For many people, an amputation marks the beginning of a new phase in their lives, where you have to learn to cope with your changed body. It is also important to prepare well for using your first prosthesis. At Amputee Care Center, we are happy to help you with this.
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Will you possibly have to undergo an amputation? Then we will be happy to inform you about this at Amputee Care Center. In doing so, it is crucial to contact us early, preferably before your amputation.
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Wearing a leg prosthesis can be challenging at first. Sometimes it can take a while to get fully used to the prosthesis, but what if the wearing comfort is not satisfactory even after an adjustment period? This can be frustrating and even painful. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve your situation yourself.
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Rehabilitation after an arm or leg amputation is intensive. How exactly the rehabilitation proceeds varies from person to person. For instance, it depends on the type of amputation, your overall health and on the prosthesis made for you. At Amputee Care Center, we would like to tell you more about what to expect after amputation and what factors affect prosthesis rehabilitation.
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Arthur, a cheerful 6-year-old boy, was struggling with daily activities and his beloved hobbies of crafting and goalkeeping. His parents therefore decided to look for a specialised prosthetic centre to give Arthur maximum opportunities to develop. In the past, Arthur had a prosthesis, but it did not meet their needs. So they ended up at the Amputee Care Centre, in Genk, Belgium, for a second opinion.
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