Abstract
Within this population, wheelchair users tend to be older, have more co-morbidities, report higher levels of pain and fatigue and ambulate less efficiently (Karmarkar et al., 2009) compared to prosthesis users. [...]it seems likely that wheelchair users may experience psychosocial adjustment to LLA in a different way to prosthesis users given their more complex health and personal profiles. [...]all themes were discussed by multiple researchers (LL, FG and EJCHS). [...]all participants were invited to participate in member checking (Bradbury-Jones, Irvine, & Sambrook, 2010) via comment on a written or verbal summary of themes. [...]they point to the importance of physiotherapists who, understandably, focus on physical aspects of LLA rehabilitation, being mindful of their client's psychosocial functioning, reinforcing healthy coping and wellbeing strategies, and taking opportunities to refer on for mental health input where indicated.