Amputee Resource Meeting of Portland
An Oregon Amputee Support Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here we offer resources that we have found helpful in the past.
Common Questions Answered at Our Meetings
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​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
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Amputee Colition of America
https://www.amputee-coalition.org/
Limbs for Life
Abled Amputees of America
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
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
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Adventures Without Limits
http://www.awloutdoors.org/our-supporters
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Adaptive Sports NW
http://www.adaptivesportsnw.oeg
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