Rebuild confidence. Restore mobility. Reclaim independence.
Life after amputation is a journey—physically, emotionally, and functionally. At Biomechanix Physical Therapy, we provide comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based care for people with limb loss at every stage—from pre-prosthetic preparation to advanced prosthetic training and lifelong wellness.
Who We Help?
We work with individuals with:
- Lower limb amputations: partial foot, ankle disarticulation, transtibial (below-knee), knee disarticulation, transfemoral (above-knee), hip disarticulation
- Upper limb amputations: partial hand, transradial (below-elbow), transhumeral (above-elbow), shoulder disarticulation
- Congenital limb differences
- Complex medical presentations: diabetes, vascular disease, traumatic injury, oncology-related amputation
Specialized Programs
- Early Mobility Pathway: rapid progression from pre-prosthetic readiness to first-steps training
- Advanced Gait & Terrain Lab: curbs, stairs, uneven ground, and community challenges
- Upper Limb Function Skills: targeted practice for daily living and work tasks
- Phantom Limb & Pain Management Clinic: multimodal approaches to reduce pain and improve comfort
- Return-to-Work & Lifestyle Integration: customized simulations for your job and hobbies
- Adaptive Sports Readiness: conditioning, agility, and sport-specific mechanics
What to Expect
- Comprehensive Evaluation: medical history, limb status, strength, balance, mobility, and personal goals
- Personalized Plan: phased progression from foundational skills to advanced training
- Measured Milestones: functional tests to track progress and guide upgrades
- Long-Term Strategy: maintenance, tune-ups, and proactive support as your needs evolve
Why Come to Biomechanix?
- Amputee-focused expertise: Therapists experienced across lower and upper limb rehabilitation, including complex cases.
- Individualized, goal-driven care: No one-size-fits-all programs—your plan reflects your life and priorities.
- Team-based coordination: We collaborate closely with your prosthetist and medical providers for seamless care.
- Real-world training: We emphasize confidence on stairs, uneven surfaces, community ambulation, and work tasks.
- Ongoing support: Adjustments, re-evaluations, and maintenance to keep you moving comfortably over time.
How Our Team Can Help
We deliver a full continuum of care—tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and prosthetic design.
PreProsthetic Rehabilitation
- Residual limb care: shaping, edema reduction, desensitization, scar management
- Pain & phantom limb strategies: graded exposure, mirror therapy, manual therapy, modalities as appropriate
- Strength & flexibility: core, hip, and upper-body conditioning to prepare for prosthetic use
- Balance & transfers: safe bed mobility, sit-to-stand, wheelchair proficiency, and fall prevention
- Cardiovascular conditioning: build endurance for daily life and future gait training
- Education: skin checks, hygiene, liner care, donning/doffing practice (with shrinkers/soft dressings)
Prosthetic Training (When Fitted)
- Gait training: stance control, weight shift, step symmetry, cadence, turning, ramps, curbs, stairs
- Device optimization: alignment feedback in collaboration with your prosthetist; socket fit troubleshooting
- Functional mobility: community ambulation, uneven surfaces, obstacle navigation, dual-task scenarios
- Upper limb prosthetics: myoelectric control, terminal device practice, task-specific training (ADLs, work tasks)
- Energy efficiency: pacing, breathing, and movement strategies to reduce fatigue
- Return to life & sport: job-specific tasks, recreation, adaptive sports readiness, and performance drills
Comprehensive Wellness
- Skin integrity & pressure management: proactive monitoring and problem-solving
- Core & posture training: reduce secondary pain and overuse strains
- Fall prevention: perturbation practice, safety planning, home and community strategies
- Home exercise programs: clear, actionable routines that fit your schedule
- Caregiver coaching: safe assist techniques, equipment setup, and support strategies
Collaborative Care
We coordinate with surgeons, prosthetists, primary care, and case managers to streamline your care, ensure optimal device fit, and accelerate your progress.
Move Forward with Expert Amputee Care
From early recovery to long-term mobility training, we’re here to support every step of your rehabilitation.
- (623) 882-2992
- info@biomechanixpt.com