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For First-Time Prosthetic Users

Your journey startswith understanding.

Getting your first prosthetic can bring many questions. We guide you through each stage so you can understand your options and move forward with confidence.

Start Your Journey

Your First Prosthetic

You don't need to understand everything on day one.

Receiving your first prosthetic is a personal journey. You may have questions about comfort, walking, technology, appearance, cost, rehabilitation, or how your everyday life may change.

At Relimb, the process begins by understanding you — your physical needs, daily routine, mobility goals, and expectations. From there, we help you understand the prosthetic options that may be appropriate for your individual situation.

01Understand your mobility goals
02Explore suitable prosthetic options
03Focus on comfort and fit
04Receive continued guidance
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Your Journey

A clear path to your first prosthetic.

Every person's journey is different. Our process helps you understand each stage without making the experience feel overwhelming.

Talk to our team
01

Initial Conversation

We begin by understanding your situation, questions, daily activities, and mobility goals.

02

Clinical Assessment

Your physical condition, residual limb, mobility level, and individual requirements are carefully assessed.

03

Measurement & Planning

Measurements are taken and a personalized prosthetic plan is developed around comfort, function, and lifestyle.

04

Fitting & Alignment

Your prosthetic is fitted and adjusted to support comfort, alignment, stability, and movement.

05

Mobility & Follow-up

You receive guidance as you adapt to your prosthetic, with follow-up support and adjustments when required.

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Why Choose a Prosthetic

Supporting independence in everyday life.

A prosthetic can support mobility, independence, and participation in everyday activities. What that means is different for every person.

01

Walk independently and confidently in your daily life.

02

Perform everyday activities with greater ease and comfort.

03

Regain confidence and feel empowered every step of the way.

04

Return to work, school, hobbies, and activities you enjoy.

05

Improve balance, mobility, and overall quality of life.

06

Receive ongoing care and support throughout your journey.

Types of Prosthetics

Different needs require different solutions.

The appropriate prosthetic depends on the level of limb difference, physical condition, mobility goals, lifestyle, and individual requirements.

01

Transtibial Prosthetics

Below Knee

Designed for people with an amputation below the knee. Preserving the natural knee joint can support efficient movement, stability, and a more natural walking pattern.

1Designed around your residual limb
2Focus on comfort and socket fit
3Supports everyday walking and mobility
02

Transfemoral Prosthetics

Above Knee

Designed for people with an amputation above the knee. The prosthetic system combines a socket, knee component, and prosthetic foot selected according to individual mobility needs.

1Personalized prosthetic knee options
2Balance and stability focused
3Solutions based on mobility goals
03

Arm & Hand Prosthetics

Upper Limb

Upper-limb prosthetic solutions can support everyday activities, appearance, grip, and functional independence depending on the level of limb difference and individual goals.

1Personalized to functional needs
2Different technology options
3Designed around everyday activities

Choosing Your Prosthetic

The right solution starts with the right questions.

Prosthetic selection is not only about choosing a component. Several factors should be considered together.

01

Comfort

How the socket fits and feels during everyday use.

02

Mobility

The activities and level of movement you want to achieve.

03

Lifestyle

Your work, home environment, hobbies, and daily routine.

04

Long-term Support

Adjustments and follow-up as your needs change over time.

You Are Not Alone in the Process

Ask questions. Understand your options. Move at your pace.

Choosing your first prosthetic can involve unfamiliar terms, technology, and decisions. Our role is to explain the process clearly so you can make informed choices about your mobility.

Your goals may also change as you gain experience with your prosthetic. Continued assessments and adjustments can help your prosthetic continue to support your needs over time.

Speak with our team
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Start Your Journey

Tell us a little about yourself.

Share a few details about your situation, needs, and goals. This helps our team better understand how we may be able to guide you.

01

Share your information

Tell us about your limb difference and mobility goals.

02

Talk with our team

We help answer your questions and understand your needs.

03

Explore your options

Learn about possible prosthetic solutions and next steps.

Your information is kept private and used only to respond to your inquiry.