WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR CHECKLIST FOR TRAVEL
Other/miscellaneous: • Water shoes • Shoe Horn • Chargers
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One of the most challenging tasks for an amputee, especially when traveling for the first time, is making sure you pack correctly. Traveling can feel overwhelming, especially when traveling with assistive devices or a prosthetic limb, but the benefits are worth it! Below is a checklist of what we recommend you should have when traveling.
If you feel the urge to remove your prosthetic device while on your flight, remember you jeopardize not being able to put it back on. For shorter flights, it may be better to keep your prosthesis on for the entire trip, but for a long flight (over 4 hours), it is essential to take off your prosthesis and use a shrinker to ensure you minimize/prevent swelling during the flight. Request an appointment at Howard Orthotics & Prosthetics today! At Howard Orthotics & Prosthetics, our CPO’s are highly trained in fitting and designing the best possible prosthetic device for each patient’s individual needs. We will work with you to figure out precisely what kind of device will benefit you and fit it specifically to your body to live your life comfortably and travel wherever you want to go! Request an appointment with one of our CPO’s, and let us help you ensure you are adequately prepared for your travels! Sources: https://livingwithamplitude.com/ https://www.amputee-coalition.org/advocacy-awareness/ travel-questions-concerns/ https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/ fpsyg.2021.537493/full https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6437000/
Medical supplies: • Medication • Antibiotic Cream • Pain Killers • Band-aides of varying sizes • Alcohol wipes
Tools and equipment for prosthesis: • Extra Socks • Metric Allen Wrench set • Small hand towel to clean/dry prosthesis
• Prosthetic Antiperspirant • Extra Suspension Sleeve • Duct Tape
Skincare and amputation care: • Shrinker Socks • Moleskin for added padding if needed • Amp-Balm • Spenco 2nd Skin Blister Kit
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