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50. Yes, I Want To Be A Cyborg!
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Yes, I Want To Be A Cyborg! Yes, I Want To Be A Cyborg! Ask an amputee and they will tell you they want something better than a passive prosthesis. They want an ankle that moves on their command and relays the terrain back to their nervous system. After years of lugging around a…
Read More 35. Physical Therapy is not a Jail Sentence
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Physical therapy can return your level of functioning What about physical therapy can return your level of functioning? Amputation has several phases. If you don’t use the time till your surgery wisely, you miss having a team of specialists ready when you need them. There is no time to prepare if you are involved in…
Read More 26. Stop Feeling Part of You is Missing
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Stop Feeling Something is Missing Stop Feeling Part of You is Missing, says your significant other. Your prosthesis says Stop Feeling Part of You is Missing. Amputees all face this even after they have felt they are back to doing almost everything they did before their amputation. That feeling of loss can erupt suddenly for…
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22. Top Advancements in Prostheses in 2020
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
22. Top Advancements in Prostheses in 2020 Prostheses have progressed dramatically in recent years, with many people choosing to move away from the standard NHS-provided prostheses, to highly functioning, technologically advanced limbs. Here are the top advancements in prostheses in 2020. With these types of prostheses now available on the market, there’s a wide…
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17. Unlocking the Secrets of Being an Amputee Spouse
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Unlocking the Secrets of Being an Amputee Spouse Unlocking the Secrets of Being an Amputee Spouse was a hard book to write because it grew from experiences that were intense feelings. For some time now I have felt a gentle nudge from the universe to write a book about our experience when my husband suffered…
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6 Steps to Having a Full and Active Recovery
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
6 Steps to Having a Full and Active Recovery There are 6 steps to having a full and active recovery. After many souls 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…
Read More 21. Fall Prevention Enables You
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
What is Fall Prevention? you ask. Fall Prevention enables You 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…
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3. Seizing Control of Amputation Anxiety
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
3. Seizing Control of Amputation Anxiety What Causes Amputation Anxiety Thirty-five percent of recent amputees suffer from anxiety. Many of them find they are overwhelmed by that fear. However, there are some specific triggers that the newly amputated face that is unique. This empowers you to seize control of amputation anxiety. Feelings of shock, anger,…
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48. Using Your Amputee Skills to Cope with the Pandemic
By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
48. Using your Amputee Skills to Cope with the Pandemic Using your amputee skills to cope with the pandemic. You have been in a precautious state long enough to know you are using your amputee skills to cope with the pandemic. These days, we all have to accept the anxiety inherent in living with the…
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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…
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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 form 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 [calendly url=”https://calendly.com/amputee-coach/30min” type=”2″ button_color=”#428bca” text_color=”#fff” button_size=”3″ text_size=”1.5rem”]
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By Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. |
Amputee.coach HomePost-amputationAmputation Issues39. Don’t Have Your Amputation Without Doing This FirstProblem Solving Amputee.coach HomePost-amputationAmputation Issues39. Don’t Have Your Amputation Without Doing This FirstProblem Solving 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…
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By Mystic River |
Amputee.coach HomePost-amputation39. Don’t Have Your Amputation Without Doing This FirstHome 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…
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