top of page

Frequently Asked Questions

Here we offer resources that we have found helpful in the past.
Common Questions Answered at Our Meetings

​

​How soon will I get my prosthetic?

 

How long does it take to learn to walk?

 

How soon can I start driving?

 

How long does phantom limb pain last?

 

What can I do to help phantom limb pain?

 

Stop by our monthly meeting to learn more.

Choosing an Orthotist/Prosthetist
 
Consider the following while searching for the best prosthetist to serve your needs:
 
Does the company have a good reputation and are they vested in the community?
 
Do they accept your insurance and do they offer options for payment plans?
 
How much training and experience does the orthotist/prosthetist have with your type of amputation?
 
Is he or she board certified?
 
Is the company/facility accredited through either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics/Prosthetics (ABC) or Board for Orthotics/Prosthetics Certification (BOC)?
 
Is there someone I can contact in case of an emergency?
 
Your physician or therapist may be able to recommend an orthotist/prosthetist but remember the decision is ultimately YOURS
 
 

FACEBOOK RESOURCE PAGES:

 

Amputee Coalition of America

Personal Affects-Personal Training for Fellow Amputees

Challenged Athletes Foundation

Amputee Peer Support

Yoga For Amputees

I AMputees

Abled Amputees of America

Amputee OT

 
Resource List

​

Amputee Colition of America

https://www.amputee-coalition.org/

 

Limbs for Life

http://limbsforlife.org/

 

Abled Amputees of America

http://www.abledamputees.org/

 

Oregon Disability Sports

http://www.oregondisabilitysports.net/

 

One Shoe Bank from Nike

This is a free service from Nike. They offer shoes for amputees from the following categories: Tennis, Running, Basketball and Cross Training. To inquire please call at 1-800-344-6453 (press 5 and then press 9 to talk to operator) and a Consumer Specialist will be available to assist you.

 

Abilities.Com 

http://www.abilities.com/

 

Stories about amputation and recovery- You Tube link to 4 videos of the Portland Group

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo8rtlzQ0mRdymtOiVGX_g

 

Amputee OT Channel on You Tube (search "AmputeeOT"

 

AMPOWER-Empowering Amputees

http://www.empoweringamputees.org

​

Adventures Without Limits

http://www.awloutdoors.org/our-supporters

​

Adaptive Sports NW

http://www.adaptivesportsnw.oeg

​

Different Spokes

http://different-spokes.com

 

 

bottom of page