PLEASANT GAP — HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, located at 55 W. College Ave. in Pleasant Gap, is now hosting an amputee support group from 5 to 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month.
Those who have endured limb loss, and their caregivers, are invited to learn more about topics including pain management, nutrition, strategies to overcome physical barriers and working with insurance providers.
“Many limb loss patients come to our hospital for acute rehabilitation feeling overwhelmed,” said physical therapist Mary Gorham, who will lead the group. “This support group will help them realize that, with therapy and training, they can continue to live full and functional lives.”
HealthSouth Nittany Valley provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation amputee programs designed to return limb loss patients to their optimal level of independence. Pre- and post- prosthetic rehabilitation is available and is customized to the patient’s lifestyle goals.
The amputee support group’s mission is to empower those with limb loss through sharing research, best practices and the latest information in health care in a proactive group setting.
For more information, contact Gorham at (814) 359-5630.
