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How you feel and how your prosthesis performs affects every single day of your life, which is why you work so hard to perform at your highest level. We’re here to support, guide, and inform you through your journey.
We go into depth, cut through the medical jargon with straightforward, expert-reviewed articles — all designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself and the people you love.
Latest Stories
A Seventh-Grader Defies Odds With His Prosthetic Leg
June 08, 2023
Logan Marmino, a seventh grader, is known for being an impressive baseball player for his middle school and club teams. He plays in a way that the audience won’t notice he’s missing a leg.
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Are You Omega-3 Deficient?
June 05, 2023
Healthcare professionals and media outlets have long touted the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. These are vital in our diet to support bra...
Healthcare professionals and media outlets have long touted the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. These are vital in our diet to support bra...
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Breaking Through Life's Challenges and Difficulties
May 31, 2023
Difficult times are a part of life. However, how we respond to our situation can be different. While some flourish, others have it harder. If you ...
Difficult times are a part of life. However, how we respond to our situation can be different. While some flourish, others have it harder. If you ...
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Deep Neural Network Unlocks A Seamless Experience for Above-Knee Amputees with Powered Prosthetic Legs
May 28, 2023
Powered prosthetic legs are a promising option for individuals with above-knee limb loss. However, the technology behind existing powered prosthet...
Powered prosthetic legs are a promising option for individuals with above-knee limb loss. However, the technology behind existing powered prosthet...
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How to Take Charge at Work and in Life
May 24, 2023
Whether you are responsible for a team at work or a family at home, it's still important to take charge of how you show up in life, your relations...
Whether you are responsible for a team at work or a family at home, it's still important to take charge of how you show up in life, your relations...
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What Motivates Individuals With Limb Loss to Be Physically Active?
May 21, 2023
We all know the benefits of being physically active. Individuals who clock in regular physical activity live longer and are protected from at leas...
We all know the benefits of being physically active. Individuals who clock in regular physical activity live longer and are protected from at leas...
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E-skin Enables Robots To Feel Pain, May Improve Future Prosthetic Limbs
July 27, 2022
Engineers from the University of Glasgow have created an electronic skin (e-skin) that could behave like natural human skin. The highly sensitive e-skin makes it capable of relaying information about the environment in the blink of an eye. It can also register pain. This development could improve prosthetic limbs by providing prosthetic users w...
Engineers from the University of Glasgow have created an electronic skin (e-...
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Why A One-Week Social Media Cleanse Is Good for You
July 13, 2022
Social media is great for fostering connections and staying informed. However, too much of it can burden your mental health. This is because social media algorithms tend to work against it.
Social media is great for fostering connections and staying informed. Howeve...
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Getting Your First Prosthetic Leg? Read This First
October 05, 2021
If you have a lower-limb amputation or plan to get an elective amputation soon, you're probably thinking about getting a prosthetic leg. But before you do, here are some things you need to consider and discuss with your healthcare team.
If you have a lower-limb amputation or plan to get an elective amputation so...
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5 Ways to Control Sweating
August 05, 2021
How do you stay cool when you're wearing a prosthesis? In most situations, sweat is unable to evaporate from the skin and instead begins to pool inside your prosthetic socket. The good news is that there are strategies that you can do to reduce the amount of sweat.
How do you stay cool when you're wearing a prosthesis? In most situations, ...
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14-Year-Old Mia Lloyd: 'Living With a Disability Has Not Held Me Back'
July 23, 2021
Mia Lloyd enjoyed living an active, sporty life at a young age. However, she had to give it up for a while when she was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, leading to an above-knee amputation on her left leg. In an article published on Wales Online, Lloyd recounted her journey.
Mia Lloyd enjoyed living an active, sporty life at a young age. However, she...
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Surgeon’s Innovative Technique Helps Young Amputee To Walk
May 26, 2021
Dr. Panagiotis Glavas recently performed a new surgical technique in pediatric orthopedic surgery. This new approach allowed a child amputee to walk again.
Dr. Panagiotis Glavas recently performed a new surgical technique in pediatr...
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6 Possible Causes of Hip Pain When Sitting
May 23, 2021
Experiencing hip pain when sitting can be caused by different things, including incorrect posture and medical conditions. An imbalance in the body often causes general hip pain in prosthetic users. After amputation, other joints and muscles have to carry extra weight and may be subjected to more stress. This imbalance is often exacerbated when ...
Experiencing hip pain when sitting can be caused by different things, includ...
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The Road to Recovery: Post-Amputation Milestones
April 20, 2021
One of the most frustrating aspects of life after limb loss is not knowing what to expect. Not knowing when you'll be able to walk again or how long the phantom pain will last is made even more frustrating by the fact that no one knows the answer. The best answer for questions like these is: It depends.
One of the most frustrating aspects of life after limb loss is not knowing w...
