Limb Loss

Understanding Limb Loss and How Assistive Technology Helps

Limb loss can bring significant changes to balance, mobility, reach and day-to-day physical ability. Tasks that once required one hand, two hands or stable mobility can become more difficult, especially during recovery, rehabilitation or when learning to use a prosthetic.

Assistive technology helps by removing physical barriers, reducing effort and enabling clients to control their home in ways that match their mobility, strength and comfort levels.

With an AT Enabled Home, people experiencing limb loss can:

• Control lighting, heating, blinds and entertainment without needing fine motor skills

• Use voice control to replace switches, buttons and touchscreens

• Access doors and visitors hands-free through smart entry systems

• Automate routines to reduce physical strain and repetitive movements

• Use touch panels positioned at accessible heights for simplified control

• Improve safety with guided lighting paths, fall alerts and activity monitoring

• Reduce reliance on carers for routine, everyday tasks

• Adapt the home setup as mobility and function continue to improve

Assistive technology doesn’t replace physical recovery — but it supports independence, reduces effort and helps clients rebuild confidence and control in their own home.