A Prosthetist is a person that has been certified to fit prostheses to residual limbs of the upper and lower extremities. Prosthetics is the science of using mechanical devices with human muscle, skeleton, and nervous systems to assist or enhance mobility lost by trauma, disease, or defect. Prostheses are typically used to replace parts lost by injury, missing from birth, or to assist weak body parts. The minimum educational requirement to become a Prosthetist is a four and half year degree registered with rehabilitation council of India from recognized university.
A Prosthetic evaluation includes:
Determine Impairments
Review Functional Limitations and Disabilities
Understand Health-Related Conditions
Measuring the patient
Determine the Risk Assessment
Movement Analysis
Intervention by a Prosthetist includes:
Casting the affected body part
Constructing the best suited device for your needs
Evaluated the fit and comfort of the device
Long term follow-up and care for your Prosthetic device
The prosthetic device will be made on site at Jaya Rehab during your stay. The complete fabrication and necessary adjustments will be completed during your inpatient or outpatient treatment. The prosthetist works in a team approach with the on-site Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist to ensure the patient receives the best prosthetic care.
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