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On the Joy of Walking Again
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
On The Joy of Walking Again The goal of any amputation recovery is to get back on your feetand walk again. Frederic Gros wrote a book that reinforced the joy of meandering by describing the way several inspiring philosophers expressed their appreciation of the psychological effects of walking: Thoreau, Nietzsche, and Kant. Gros explains…
Read More Make Your Bodily Consciousness Grow a New Leg
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Make Your Bodily Consciousness Grow a New Leg Ask any amputee, and they all will tell you that you can’t grow a new one. The point of this article is that if you wear your prosthesis long enough, your consciousness will accept it as if it was a new leg. A prosthesis is simply a…
Read More Resolving Anger About Your Amputation
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Resolving Anger About Your Amputation There is really a band calling themselves the “Angry Amputees” and have a Facebook page. Dalty, their lead vocalist is actually an amputee. He had lost both legs and fingers. He started the band to deal with his anger. His ability to resolve it and carry on should be an…
Read More Self-quarantine One Leg at a Time
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Self-quarantine One Leg at a Time We are at the beginning of what promises to be a long, pandemic summer. Coronavirus cases are still climbing in nineteen states. Second, to wearing a mask self-quarantining is one of the few ways we have of protecting ourselves and maintaining control of our lives. As an amputee,…
Read More Top Advancements in Prostheses in 2020
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Top Advancements in Prostheses in 2020 Consciously controlled limbs 3D printing See-through designs Bionic arms Nerve detectors Similar to bionic limbs, nerve detectors control the prosthetic, utilizing the user’s mind to think they are actually moving the limb. The technology behind it operates via spinal motor neurons, instead of just muscle, like a bionic arm.…
Read More Unlocking the Secrets of Being an Amputee Spouse
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Unlocking the Secrets of Being an Amputee Spouse For some time now I have felt a gentle nudge from the universe to write a book about our experience when my husband suffered a medical emergency that changed our lives forever. It has taken me nearly three years to get to a place where I…
Read More Six Steps to Have a Full and Active Recovery
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
There are six steps to have a full and active recovery. After much soul searching I attribute them to my success in quickly becoming a confident, active and fully independent single-leg amputee. Each of the five recommendations can be adjusted to fit any lifestyle the individual amputee wants. You also don’t have to be an…
Read More Amputee Skills Reduce Pandemic Fatigue Syndrome
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Amputee Skills Reduce Pandemic Fatigue Syndrome Almost everyone is unusually anxious because of COVID-19. However, being in a constant state of anxiety and stress will not do you any good. After all, stress is known to affect our immune system. So, what should we do? We can try coping with anxiety and building mental resilience by…
Read More Stopping Amputee Self-Sabotage
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Stopping Amputee Self-Sabotage Recognizing what triggers destructive amputation recovery self-sabotage is the major focus for anyone who lost a limb. You set a goal for yourself and somehow never reach it. You find yourself back in the same situation no matter how much planning, strategizing, or intention-setting you do. Self-sabotage is repeating these same patterns,…
Read More What is Fall Prevention?
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
What is Fall Prevention? What is Fall Prevention? you ask. Identifying places and behaviors that can easily result in a loss of balance is called fall prevention. The more you take control of this process, the more confident you feel about returning to your-pre amputation lifestyle. If you haven’t been taught and warned about the…
Read More How to Reduce Your Amputee Anxiety
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
How to Reduce Your Amputee Anxiety What Causes Amputee Anxiety Sixty-four percent of recent amputees suffer from anxiety. Many of them find they are overwhelmed by that fear. There are some specific triggers that the newly amputated face that is unique. Amputation Anxiety starts with the realization that your body will drastically change, and your…
Read More Using Your Amputee Skills to Coping with the Pandemic
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Using your Amputee Skills to Cope with the Pandemic These days, we all have to accept the anxiety inherent in living with the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19. If there were a way to dispel all anxious feelings, I’d tell you, but there isn’t. The one exception might be someone who could summon such a degree…
Read More Amputee Store Teleprosthetics
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Amputee Store Teleprosthetics During this global pandemic, telehealth is emerging as an effective and sustainable solution to stem the spread of COVID-19. We’re here to address your immediate prosthetic concerns from the comfort and safety of your home. Depending upon where you live in the world, getting your prosthetic concerns answered may be difficult. Amputee…
Read More Why Do You Call Yourself Disabled?
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Why Do You Call Yourself Disabled? Able or Disable You must do two things before you can honestly answer that question. You must realize the difference between disabled and abled. Not a silly distinction but it is a concrete distinction. Are you disabled because you feel safe in your wheelchair? Do you obsess on things…
Read More Consultation Calendar
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
CONSULTATIONS CALENDAR KEVIN KAPPLER, PH.D. Contact Dr. Kappler Consultations & Messages You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Kappler by using the frorm below, or you can click this button to send a message. Send Message SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION INITIAL CONSULTATIONS FOR NEW CLIENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE
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By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
You Can Lead a Happy Life! Let Me Show You How! Yes, You Can! KEVIN KAPPLER, PH.D. AMPUTEE LIFECOACH As a fellow amputee, I know the psychological difficulties people face after losing a limb. I have helped people on the phone and texting for the last ten years as a Life Coach with these…
Read More Resources
By Mystic River |
RESOURCES COMMON QUESTIONS & CONCERNS What to Expect Once You Face an Amputation If your amputation was like mine no one talked to you about what to expect psychologically. If you start a conversation discussing your psychological apprehension it will briefly be acknowledged but quickly steered to physical therapy only. I was told by the…
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