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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
Nurturing Resilience: The Impact of Bethany Hamilton’s Beautifully Flawed Foundation
December 19, 2024
You may have heard of Bethany Hamilton, whether from the films depicting her story of surviving a shark attack at 13 that led to her losing her left arm or her impressive performances in various surfing competitions. However, her impact goes far beyond her amputee journey or her accolades. One of her most significant contributions is through the...
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AI vs. Traditional Below-Knee Socket Plaster Casts—Which Design is the Best?
December 16, 2024
The development of prosthetic sockets is a meticulous, collaborative endeavor that often requires several check sockets to achieve an optimal fit ...
The development of prosthetic sockets is a meticulous, collaborative endeavor that often requires several check sockets to achieve an optimal fit ...
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Amputee Boxer Initially Denied to Compete Wins Approval to Join Amateur Fights
December 11, 2024
A boxer with a prosthetic leg has recently won in his battle with England’s sports authorities, gaining the right to compete in amateur fights. Mat...
A boxer with a prosthetic leg has recently won in his battle with England’s sports authorities, gaining the right to compete in amateur fights. Mat...
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Variable-Stiffness Prosthesis Improves Walking, Prevents Osteoarthritis—study
December 05, 2024
Most users of stiff passive prosthetic legs develop health issues like hip and knee osteoarthritis. Research shows that people with lower limb loss...
Most users of stiff passive prosthetic legs develop health issues like hip and knee osteoarthritis. Research shows that people with lower limb loss...
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How a Toe Joint on a Prosthetic Leg Can Transform Walking
November 29, 2024
As prosthetic design improves to mimic the biological design, researchers sought to find out if adding a flexible toe joint to an otherwise stiff ...
As prosthetic design improves to mimic the biological design, researchers sought to find out if adding a flexible toe joint to an otherwise stiff ...
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Prevent Post-Amputation Pain with Standard Nerve Surgery
November 26, 2024
About six in 10 people develop limb pain after an amputation. While this is common, it doesn’t have to be. Last summer, a collaborative research ef...
About six in 10 people develop limb pain after an amputation. While this is common, it doesn’t have to be. Last summer, a collaborative research ef...
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AI vs. Traditional Below-Knee Socket Plaster Casts—Which Design is the Best?
December 16, 2024
The development of prosthetic sockets is a meticulous, collaborative endeavor that often requires several check sockets to achieve an optimal fit for the user. This traditional method has been plagued by challenges, such as variations in comfort and fit depending on the prosthetist’s skill level. However, recent advancements in artificial intel...
The development of prosthetic sockets is a meticulous, collaborative endeavo...
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Coping With Pain After Limb Loss: Insights for Combat Veterans
July 31, 2024
Losing a limb is a life-changing experience, and for many combat veterans, it comes with additional challenges, such as trauma-related chronic pain. So, it’s crucial to understand and manage this pain to improve quality of life. The following findings from a recent study can help you navigate this journey.
Losing a limb is a life-changing experience, and for many combat veterans, it...
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Shriners Prosthetist To Compete in 2024 Paralympics
July 17, 2024
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is only a few weeks away, and it’s expected to bring together as many as 4,400 athletes worldwide. One of them is Jillian Elwart, a prosthetist with above-knee limb loss at Shriners Children’s Hospital in Shreveport, LA.
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is only a few weeks away, and it’s expected t...
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How People With Lower-Limb Loss Can Improve Gait Through Exercise
July 10, 2024
Even after finishing a rehabilitation program, more than 50% of individuals with lower limb loss still experience falls. This significantly affects their quality of life, so finding ways to improve their walking ability is crucial.
Even after finishing a rehabilitation program, more than 50% of individuals w...
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Bill Introduced to Protect Medicare Beneficiaries’ Access to Orthotics, Prosthetics
July 01, 2024
In the past few years, there have been reports of prosthetic users in the US falling victim to fraudulent activities, including receiving non-functional devices from drop shippers. To address this problem, Senators Mark Warner, D-Va. and Steve Daines, R-Mont. have put forth a bill prohibiting “drop shipping” custom orthoses and prostheses to Med...
In the past few years, there have been reports of prosthetic users in the US ...
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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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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...
