Physiotherapy is a vital part of rehabilitation following limb loss. At the London Prosthetics Centre, our physiotherapy partners specialise in amputation and prosthetic-specific rehabilitation, helping clients restore movement, strength, balance, and confidence.
Recovery after amputation is not just about healing, it is about rebuilding function. Our physiotherapy programmes are tailored to your individual goals, whether that means walking independently, returning to work, or trying a new sport.
Following limb loss, the body adapts in complex ways. Muscle imbalances, joint stiffness, reduced balance, and altered posture are common. Physiotherapy addresses these challenges through structured, evidence-based rehabilitation.
Your programme may include:
- Strength and Conditioning
Targeted exercises to rebuild muscle strength, particularly in the core, hips, and remaining limb(s), which are essential for stability and prosthetic control. - Joint Mobility and Flexibility
Exercises designed to reduce stiffness, prevent contractures, and maintain healthy joint movement. - Balance and Coordination Training
Improving proprioception and stability to reduce fall risk and increase confidence in daily activities. - Pain Management
Support with residual limb discomfort, back pain, or compensatory strain patterns that can develop after amputation. - Posture and Movement Re-Education
Guidance on posture, transfers, and movement patterns to promote long-term musculoskeletal health. - Personalised Home Exercise Programmes
Clear, structured daily exercises to support progress between sessions.
Your physiotherapist works closely with our prosthetists to ensure your rehabilitation progresses alongside your prosthetic fitting and adjustments.
Physiotherapy will look different for every client. Whether you're an upper limb amputee, a lower limb amputee, or both, here's what you could expect to focus on it your sessions:
Lower Limb Physiotherapy
- Gait training to develop a comfortable and natural walking pattern
- Balance and stability work to reduce falls risk
- Strengthening of the hips, core, and sound limb
- Stair practice and uneven ground training
- Stamina building and endurance progression
- Preventing overuse injuries in the remaining limb
The aim is to support confident, sustainable mobility, whether that means walking independently at home or returning to higher-level physical activity.
Upper Limb Physiotherapy
- Strengthening and stabilising the shoulder and upper back
- Improving postural alignment
- Movement re-education to prevent compensatory strain
- Functional task-based training, such as preparing food, using a phone, or fastening clothes
- Supporting prosthetic control and endurance
Because the upper limb plays such a central role in daily tasks, rehabilitation is designed to improve both comfort and long-term musculoskeletal health.