Certain health and lifestyle issues - called risk factors - increase your chances of having a stroke. This page helps you identify which risk factors you have.

The brain needs a constant supply of blood to work. During a stroke, blood stops flowing to part of the brain.

Learn how to use a walker after lower limb amputation.

Learn exercises to strengthen your lower body after amputation.

Learn upper body strengthening exercises for after amputation of a lower limb.

Losing a limb can be a profound shock. Everyone reacts to loss in different ways. You may be feeling angry, frustrated, scared, sad, or lonely. These are very common feelings after limb loss. You may go through distinct stages of grieving. Don’t hesitate to ask for the support that you need. You don’t have to go through this alone.

Tips to help you learn to use a prosthesis.

After your amputation, you will need to learn how to transfer safely.

Here's what to expect in the months after amputation surgery.

Learn what to expect after amputation as you prepare for a prosthesis.