Vocabulary Words

Front

Amputation

Back

The removal of a body part by surgery or accident.

Front

Prosthesis

Back

A man‑made body part that replaces something missing, like a leg or arm.

Front

Rehabilitation

Back

Exercises and treatment to help someone get better after surgery or injury.

Front

Mobility

Back

The ability to move or walk from one place to another.

Front

Phantom Pain

Back

Feeling pain in a body part that is no longer there.

Front

Limb

Back

An arm or a leg.

Front

Physical Therapist

Back

A person who helps patients move and get stronger after an injury.

Front

Stump

Back

The part of a limb that remains after an amputation.

Front

Assistive Device

Back

A tool or equipment that helps a person perform tasks they might find difficult, such as a cane or walker.

Front

Occupational Therapy

Back

Therapy that helps people learn or relearn daily activities after an injury or surgery.