Receiving your first prosthesis by: Robert Gailey, PhD, PT

There is something unique about receiving your first prosthesis. Many folks will tell you that there is a sense of turning the corner. There is a quiet excitement because you feel that once you receive the prosthetic limb, your life will be whole again. You’ll be able to go on walks with your spouse, dance or use both arms. Sometime during the fitting process, however, it will strike you just how difficult it is to use a prosthesis
in the beginning. Though it’s easy to let yourself become disappointed, you have to understand that with time and practice, you will become increasingly skilled at using your new prosthesis.