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Curated collections of articles on a topic.

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Rehab, Insurance & Self-Advocacy Guide

Finding the right care and fighting for what you deserve. An interview with occupational therapy assistant Linsey Porter on rehab quality, insurance denials, and how to advocate for yourself.

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  1. Finding the Right Therapist Part 1 of 5. Why the patient–therapist relationship comes first, and why specialisation in limb loss matters more than credentials alone.
  2. Telehealth and the Therapist–Prosthetist Gap Part 3 of 5. When remote therapy works and when it doesn't, and why the lack of communication between therapists and prosthetists is a system problem — not a willingness problem.
  3. When Insurance Says No Part 4 of 5. The 'fail first' rule, and a four-month fight to keep a prosthetic hand a woman had used successfully for twenty years.
  4. Choosing Insurance and Advocating for Yourself Part 5 of 5. The questions to ask before changing plans, and how to push back when a denial doesn't add up.
Guide

Choosing the Right Rehab & Therapist

What to look for, what to ask, and when to make a change. A four-part conversation with certified prosthetist Jeff Denune.

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  1. Why Rehab Matters Part 1 of 4. A prosthetist's perspective on what good rehabilitation actually accomplishes — beyond walking, into trust, balance, and the long quiet work of adapting.
  2. Finding the Right Therapist and Program Part 2 of 4. PT or OT, inpatient or outpatient, and what to do when you live somewhere without a specialist nearby.
  3. Questions to Ask, and Red Flags to Watch For Part 3 of 4. The questions worth asking before you commit to a therapist — and the warning signs that mean it's time to change course.
  4. The Patient's Role in Their Own Rehab Part 4 of 4. Rehab is a partnership. The patients who thrive are the ones who stay engaged, practice consistently, and speak up about what they're feeling.
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Prosthetic Training Guide

Your First Year with a Prosthesis — a five-part series with Bethany Nelson, PT, covering donning, socket fit, pain and frustration, milestones, life at home, and the reference material amputees actually need.

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  1. The First Days Part 1 of 5. Donning, socket fit, and sock ply — the foundational skills of the first weeks.
  2. The First Months Part 2 of 5. Pain, frustration, and what's normal versus what's not.
  3. The First Year Part 3 of 5. Milestones, timeline, and what 'integrated' actually feels like.
  4. Life at Home Part 4 of 5. Exercises, extras to ask for, and finding community.
  5. Additional Notes Part 5 of 5. Prosthesis types, socket fit, policy & access, and a reference glossary. The series' reference piece.

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