Lesson 24: Lower Garment Dressing Technique (Amputation)
Channel: Occupational Therapy UiTM
Date: 2021-08-19

Lower garment dressing techniques for clients with amputation involve specific strategies to help them put on and manage clothing below the waist. Depending on the level of amputation, these techniques may include using adaptive tools like dressing sticks, long-handled reachers, or elastic shoelaces to facilitate donning pants, socks, and shoes. Clients may sit on the edge of a bed or a raised surface to ease the process. Elastic or Velcro closures, as well as clothing with wide openings, can simplify dressing. For those with prosthetics, it's important to ensure a proper fit and alignment before dressing. Patient education and practice in these techniques can empower clients to regain independence in lower body dressing and enhance their daily living skills post-amputation.