For Caregivers

Lower Limb Prosthetic Guidance for Caregivers

As a caregiver of a person with lower limb amputation, you understand that there is no way to measure the physical and mental strain brought on by their loss. You are aware of the difference that mobility can mean in someone’s life.

Our goal aligns with your goal: To help amputees regain their mobility; to regain their life.

Where Do You Start?

This new way of living may seem overwhelming for you and the amputee, but we are here to help caregivers get started. The following steps may be helpful:

1.) The rehabilitation journey should start BEFORE the amputation. Find out where the rehabilitation will be located and call to ask to meet the team before the surgery. Ask for exercises for the patient before the surgery. Get to know the rehabilitation team and prepare yourself for spending a regular amount of time with that rehab facility after surgery.

2.) Have a conversation with the prosthetist about Blatchford’s available lower limb prosthetics to find the right device for the patient. There are many options available, depending on the patient’s activity level. Find the K-Level for the patient here.

3.)  Reach out to the amputee community for advice and guidance. Facebook groups can be a great resource, as well as Blatchford’s Ambassadors of Mobility, (Blatchford volunteers whose mission is to help others who have also experienced lower limb loss).

4.)  Ask the prosthetist about amputee support groups and therapists that specialise in limb loss counselling and therapy.

5.) Do NOT let the amputee skip physical therapy appointments unless they are ill and contagious. Not going to PT on a regular basis will delay the healing process.

What Types of Prosthetics Exist?

From above knee prosthetics to below knee prosthetics, to biomimetic limb systems, Blatchford products are developed using science, technology, and a clear focus on people and long-term health of our users.

Orthotic & Prosthetic offices that work with our products are confident that Blatchford products are the best fitting prosthetics on the market.

High Tech Bionics

By connecting our advanced technology to the amputee’s life, our product becomes a true extension of the amputee. We tailor each step, stride, or jump with real-time feedback to improve their activity. We focus on the measurable gain that our one-of-a-kind technology can add to the amputee’s life.



We do not simply manufacture prosthetics; we design Performance Response Technology (PRT), the next generation of biomimetic prosthetics. Biomimicry is a practice that learns from and mimics the strategies found in nature to solve human design challenges.

Our Goal is Your Goal for the Patient:  Long-term Health

We understand that good mobility and wellness go hand-in-hand. Through our products and services, we strive to get the best outcome for every user.

Our holistic approach to product design centres around the whole person and not just their mobility limitation. This ensures we develop solutions that not only help people to get the most out of every day, but to do so in a way that cares for their long-term health and wellbeing. We are committed to delivering value, quality, and an outstanding experience to every customer.