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 | Jan 26, 2020 | Rehabilitation
I am human and I have bad habits. Think of the bad habits you must have. I think the worst of my bad habits is being a pillow stealer. I bite my nails so now I get the nail technician to put a gel coating on top. I am known to use a few curse words when stressed,...
