Hope Beyond Limits Symposium Breakout Sessions

Breakout Session 1- 9:25am to 10:25am

The Road Back to Work: Tools, Support, and Next Steps
Description: Returning to work after limb loss or limb-threatening conditions can feel overwhelming, but it’s a journey you don’t have to take alone. This seminar offers practical guidance, resources, and real-world strategies to help individuals rebuild confidence, explore accommodations, and successfully re-enter the workforce. Participants will learn how to advocate for their needs, understand their rights, and take meaningful steps toward a sustainable and fulfilling return to work.
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Then to Now: Milestones Across 40 Years
Description: This session explores the evolution https://limbpreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Road-Back-to-Work-Tools-Support-and-Next-Steps.pngof limb preservation over the past four decades—from early advances in chemotherapy that made limb salvage possible, to today’s microvascular limb-sparing surgeries and cutting-edge prosthetic technologies—while looking ahead to how emerging technologies, multidisciplinary care, and continued research will further expand what’s possible for patients.
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Breakout Session 2 – 11:15am to 12:15pm

The Future: Innovations in Transforming Care
Description: Our world moves at a rapid pace, and this session will offer a sneak peek into the exciting advancements in limb care that are just around the corner. Hear experts speak on how advancements in AI, robotics, and prosthetics will impact healing and care, and redefine what is possible for recovery and quality of life after limb loss.

Movement as Medicine: Healing the Mind and Body
Description: Movement is more than physical therapy it connects brain and body. Moving with intention builds strength, confidence, and hope. For those facing limb-threatening conditions, combining movement and mental focus improves function, reduces anxiety, and restores control, making it medicine for the whole person.

Breakout Session 3 – 1pm to 2pm

Collaborative Care for the Whole Client
Description: Limb preservation isn’t just about surgery it’s about caring for the whole person. Join us to explore how interdisciplinary teams including a physical therapist and social services along with a personal story from a client. They will address physical, emotional, and social needs. Learn practical strategies to enhance client engagement, outcomes, and quality of life through truly collaborative, client-centered care.
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Caring for the Caregiver
Description: When the diagnosis came that turned your whole life around, your relationships were transformed too. This panel explores how to maintain a strong bond when your loved one becomes your caregiver and how to find support and community for the person who is your support.