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ArticleOccupational therapy in health care2026

Occupational Therapy as Integral Partner in Lower Limb Amputation Rehabilitation: A Clinical Commentary.

Tonya L Rich, Patricia A Young, Lindsay A Marth

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3 authors.

Tonya L RichDepartment of Occupational Therapy , Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Rehabilitation and Extended Care Service Line, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Patricia A YoungVeterans Health Administration, Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services, Washington, DC, USA.
Lindsay A MarthDepartment of Occupational Therapy , Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Rehabilitation and Extended Care Service Line, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Funding

RRD VA IK2 RX004805
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The population of individuals with lower limb amputations which impact daily functioning and participation is growing. These patients have complex rehabilitation needs necessitating interdisciplinary care, however, clinical practice guidelines for occupational therapy are lacking. Occupational therapy offers a unique skill set to support ongoing rehabilitation needs and participation, through a focus on cognition and mental health, activity, accessibility and safety, and pain treatment. This paper introduces a clinical commentary to guide lower limb amputation care and future research to more clearly define best practices related to the role of the occupational therapy in the care of this population.

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Amputation, SurgicalAmputeesLower ExtremityOccupational TherapyActivities of Daily LivingArtificial LimbsHumans(3–6) occupational therapyAmputationgraded motor imagerypainprosthesisrehabilitation

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PMID40293221
PMCPMC12715689

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