The experience of self-managing from the perspective of persons with lower limb loss, prosthetists, and physical therapists.

Clinicians should emphasize the therapeutic relationship, including open communication, collaborative goal setting, and promoting an internal locus of control in interactions with PwLLL, as it may play a role in decreasing SMRC and improving clinical outcomes.Implications for rehabilitationSelf-management is a crucial aspect of preventing secondary complications associated with limb loss and prosthesis use.Self-management requires an internal locus of control, problem-solving abilities, and foundational knowledgeClinicians can promote self-management through collaborative goal setting and systematic education.