by Andrea Williams | Jan 30, 2020 | Rehabilitation
Since my initial accident, I had undergone nine surgeries to repair the damage of my shattered ankle. Each time I had to learn to walk again, which meant wheelchairs, crutches, cane and ultimately walking without aids. I had physio and occupational therapy for each...
by Andrea Williams | Jan 28, 2020 | Rehabilitation
Before going into surgery, I had read numerous articles on possible complications during and after the surgery, the recovery process and the equipment I would need. I’ve learned so much from YouTube users like FootlessJo and AmputeeOT and suggest going to their...
by Andrea Williams | Jan 28, 2020 | Rehabilitation
The most well-known phenomenon occurring after amputation is considered the Phantom limb pain. This syndrome has largely remained a medical curiosity, baffling doctors, researchers and their apprentices. This is because it there existed no scientific explanation and...
by Andrea Williams | Jan 23, 2020 | Surgery
I felt like I was days away from having a baby. My bags were packed and I was waiting for the phone call. I was placed on the hospital list for in-patient rehab. What a mix of emotions. Like everything else on this fast paced journey, the treatment plan seemed to be a...
by Andrea Williams | Jan 21, 2020 | Surgery
I want to start this with a disclaimer that people who do make these comments are not necessarily malicious and probably simply do not know how to respond to such a crisis. In such cases, it can be a learning experience for all parties involved. You can let them know...
