Welcome to the Amputation Care Special Interest Group!
The goal of the Amputation Care Special Interest Group is to acquire and share information and resources and promote collaboration among Rehabilitation Clinicians, Educators, Researchers, and Graduate Students who care for those with limb loss.
Quick Links
SIG Annual Membership & Business Meeting
- Saturday, February 15th // 10-11 am (CST) // Meeting Room 327 (Level Three, Hilton Americas)
- Virtual Attendance: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/94187899801
- Join us to learn about the SIG, meet members, hear about ongoing work, & provide feedback/input.
- Members & Non-members welcome!
CSM 2025 - Amputation Related Content
Member Benefits
- Resources
- Educational Offerings
- Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence / VA Amputation Grand Rounds (Virtual)
- Limb Trauma Educational Series - Monthly Sessions (Virtual)
- Community of Providers
- Members are added to the members-only listserv where providers collaborate, share expertise, and discuss upcoming educational offerings.
Groups
Education Subcommittee
The education subcommittee aims to produce educational content directed to the membership of the SIG, members of APTA, and a broad range of rehabilitation clinicians.
Student Amputation Focus Group
The purpose of the Student Amputation Focus Group is to provide educational, clinical and service opportunities to student members interested in amputation care. The group consists of students with an interest in pursuing a career working with the limb loss community. Our goal is to provide students with a passion for the limb loss community the proper resources to be successful in their professional careers.
Resources
For Clinicians
- Practice Recommendations
- Functional Outcome Measures and Assessments
For Patients
About Us
SIG Leadership
- Co-Chair: Sheila Clemens, PT, MPT, PhD
- Co-Chair: William Riddick, PT, DPT, GCS
- Research Chair: Allison Symsack, PT, DPT
- Education Chair: Benjamin Darter, PT, PhD, MSPT
- Communication Chair: Christine Rodriguez, PT, DPT
- Practice Chair: Angela Morgan, PT, DPT, GCS
- Secretary: Paige Paulus, PT, DPT
- Student Focus Group Chair: Kaitlyn Rose, SPT
Mission Statement
The mission of the Amputation Care Special Interest Group is to provide members of the Federal Physical Therapy and other Sections the opportunity to network and improve the quality of care provided to patients living with amputation(s).
Vision Statement
It is the overall goal of the Amputation Care Special Interest Group to have a positive impact on the care and treatment of patients with amputation. There are 500 amputations per day in the United States. The number will continue to grow as the US population ages. Rehabilitation with these patients occurs in many settings and we, as specialists, have the responsibility to establish a solid foundation for their recovery and return to individually optimized function. As professionals our skills must keep pace with the evolution of surgical techniques and prosthetic technology.
Social Media
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X(Twitter): @FedPT_AmpCare
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