Rehabilitation for Upper Limb Amputees

A Best Practice Guide for Upper Limb Amputation Rehabilitation was created as part of the OneHand project in March 2024. The guide aims to provide a baseline for services providing upper limb amputation rehabilitation and was designed for rehabilitation personnel. Download a copy of the Best Practice Guide.

You as upper limb amputees (service users) are the centre of your rehabilitation journey. You and your family or care support also require information about your rehabilitation process. This Service User Guide aims to provide a brief overview of what may be involved in the stages of your rehabilitation following an upper limb amputation. This guide does not cover congenital limb absence. A congenital limb absence guide is being developed.

This Service User Guide therefore aims to inform you, the service user, about key elements of the rehabilitation pathway. In countries where services and personnel are limited, this guide provides you with elements of what could be included in your rehabilitation journey. It aims to encourage discussions with your rehabilitation team to ensure your program is tailored towards your functional needs and goals following limb loss.