“Brilliant, compassionate, inspirational- your book is now my companion. I am sure many people will agree, it ought to be every amputee’s bible.”

Eva- 90 yrs of age -Above knee amputee since 7yrs of age, United Kingdom.

“Thank you for producing The Amputee Coach ….You are to be commended for your efforts on producing such an easy-to-read, practical guide to maintaining quality of life for all amputees…. The Amputee Coach is inspirational. With goal setting and the right guidance it is possible to recover from amputation and lead a full and fantastic life.”

Angelina Davies – Teacher- Above Knee Amputee, Perth, WA, Australia

“The Amputee Coach is a really useful and classic book which is always able to give an amputee courage and great progress. My job involves teaching clients how their prosthesis works; as well as how to use and totally control their prosthesis. I rely on The Amputee Coach!! … it is a remarkable book and able to easily help lots of amputees.”

“Cathy is a wonderful physiotherapist, specialising in amputee rehabilitation. The amputee coach is a great resource for amputees and physiotherapists. The book is holistic and empowers amputees to fulfill their goals. It also provides answers to many important questions regarding amputation”.

Richard Collins, Senior Amputee Physiotherapist with 10 years experience working in and teaching about amputee rehabilitation

“As a Rehabilitation physician, I have always believed in the value of teamwork and in the importance of having my treating team act as a “coach” to my patients. Thus, I found this book a big help as it emphasises the value of training and guiding amputee patients to achieve their full potential.”

Roy Nario – Rehabilitation physician, NSW Australia

“… three years on I got into a rut and gave up on myself a bit. Pain and weight gain were not helping and constantly relying on a walking stick didn’t help either. My balance and confidence both depleted I started reading Cathy’s book and suddenly started hearing her voice encouraging me to keep going, that only I could make a difference to how I felt. Now 2 months later and after some hard work and exercise suggested by Cathy I have ditched the walking stick, feel fitter and stronger and am walking every day to try to lose weight.”

Sarah Jones – Volunteer Worker – Below Knee amputee, NSW, Australia

‘I love this book (The Amputee Coach) … I have seen those who are down the track a bit with using a prosthesis and are a bit stale with their exercises given a renewed burst of motivation by reading about other amputee’s experiences and what they need to do and why in order to be able to walk better. I think this book is also a great resource for physiotherapists working with amputees’.

Hayley Futcher, Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Distinction – 2002, (University of Otago)  Amputee Physiotherapist

“Cathy Howells and Sandra McFaul address the amputee with empathy and sensitivity, indicating the right path with didactical precision.  Step by step, they explore topics from the post-operative phase to Paralympic sports.  Like a good cookbook, their  instructions are practical and readily comprehensible.”

Professor Hans Georg Nader, CEO of the Otto Bock Healthcare Group

“… it’s about time too! …this book takes you through … the emotional & physical before taking you onto self help or empowerment techniques & methodologies … I enjoyed the book and … recommend reading and using the book …”

Steve McNiece – double above knee amputee – United Kingdom