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Limbs 4 Life

Limbs 4 Life is the peak body for amputees in Australia and was founded as an incorporated charity in 2004. Limbs 4 Life provides services to tens of thousands of Australian amputees and their care givers, who rely on the programs and services for assistance prior to, during or after amputation.

Vision

Limbs 4 Life empowers amputees with knowledge and support to make a real difference, because no one should have to go through limb loss alone.

How Limbs 4 Life can help

Limbs 4 Life offers this support via:
  • the provision of: one-on-one peer support
  • current health-based literacy and wellbeing information
  • social inclusion events and activities; and
  • web-based (and social media) information and assistance tools

Importantly, Limbs 4 Life also seeks to raise awareness of amputees, minimise the stigmas people with limb loss in the community face, while working to encourage people to lead healthy lives that can reduce potential future limb amputations.

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This information was originally published on healthdirect - Limbs 4 Life.

Last reviewed: April 2025

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Health Matters - Limbs 4 life

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Foot care tips for amputees - Limbs 4 life

The leading causes of lower limb amputations are complications resulting from Type 2 diabetes and peripheral vascular disease. Any injury to a foot with poor circulation will be slow to heal or may fail to heal at all.

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Emotional and physical health following an amputation - Limbs 4 life

Remember that your emotional health is just as important as your physical health. Managing problems and addressing concerns sooner, rather than later, is an important part of your recovery.

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Skincare and hygiene tips for amputees - Limbs 4 life

The skin around your stump will always be fragile and it needs to be looked after. Prevention is better than cure – so always report any skin-related changes to your doctor or prosthetist immediately.

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Weight Management - Limbs 4 life

Managing your weight is an important part of keeping healthy and active.

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How can Limbs 4 Life help me? - Limbs 4 life

Whether you have already had an amputation, you are a person facing an amputation, or the partner, family member or carer of an amputee; Limbs 4 Life is here to assist you.

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Peer Support - Limbs 4 life

Losing a limb/s can lead to a range of physical and emotional changes and challenges for you and your loved ones.

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Prosthetics - Limbs 4 life

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Find a Prosthetic Facility - Limbs 4 life

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Caring for your Residual Limb - Limbs 4 life

Taking care of your residual limb (stump) is extremely important. You need to get into a regular routine and check your limb on a daily basis, including when you experience any pain, or changes in the way it fits.

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