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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
From Shark Attack Survivor to Paralympian: Athlete Raises Hope with Swim-A-Thon
July 18, 2025
On May 24, 2023, just days after she graduated from Yale, 23-year-old Alexandra “Ali” Truwit was snorkeling with a former swimming teammate in Turks and Caicos. What was supposed to be a perfect day turned tragic when a shark attacked her, inflicting severe injuries to her left leg.
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After Electrocution, Patient Finds New Strength With Bionic Hand
July 15, 2025
In March 2022, 23-year-old Christian Arreola climbed onto his parents’ rooftop in Rosarito, Mexico, hoping to catch a view of the ocean. But in a s...
In March 2022, 23-year-old Christian Arreola climbed onto his parents’ rooftop in Rosarito, Mexico, hoping to catch a view of the ocean. But in a s...
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Young Dancer With Prosthetic Leg Delivers Emotional Performance
July 10, 2025
Seven-year-old Oleksandra Pascal is known for her quiet confidence onstage. She radiates a strength that commands admiration. But beneath this comp...
Seven-year-old Oleksandra Pascal is known for her quiet confidence onstage. She radiates a strength that commands admiration. But beneath this comp...
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This Prosthetic Knee Design Mimics Origami for Softer, Smarter Movement
July 07, 2025
For years, traditional rigid prosthetic knees have been associated with challenges such as excessive weight, complex design, and discomfort, especi...
For years, traditional rigid prosthetic knees have been associated with challenges such as excessive weight, complex design, and discomfort, especi...
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Back in the Game: Student Athlete Plays Ball Again After Cancer, Limb Loss
July 02, 2025
Growing up, Hampton senior Aiden Hanna’s world revolved around baseball. But a sudden change in his health would soon test his resilience and alter...
Growing up, Hampton senior Aiden Hanna’s world revolved around baseball. But a sudden change in his health would soon test his resilience and alter...
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Nationwide Peer Mentorship Network Helps People Thrive After Limb Loss
June 29, 2025
For many individuals experiencing limb loss or living with limb differences, adjusting to life can feel overwhelming. The good news is that a power...
For many individuals experiencing limb loss or living with limb differences, adjusting to life can feel overwhelming. The good news is that a power...
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Navigating Pregnancy After Lower Limb Loss
June 22, 2025
Pregnancy is a transformative journey that brings many changes, both physically and emotionally. But for women who have lost a leg or have limb difference, matrescence comes with added challenges, including changes in mobility and prosthetics and increased physical strain.
Pregnancy is a transformative journey that brings many changes, both physical...
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Quick Walks, Big Insights: New Research Improves Prosthetic Energy Assessments
June 18, 2025
Evaluating how people with lower limb loss walk with their prostheses is important for comparing different devices and treatments. However, the standard method usually requires individuals to walk continuously for six minutes or more, which can be tough for some. A new study suggests that shorter walking tests might still provide useful informat...
Evaluating how people with lower limb loss walk with their prostheses is impo...
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The Battle for Mobility: Insurance Denials and Prosthetic Access
June 01, 2025
Insurance companies are increasingly refusing to provide coverage for prosthetic limbs, which leaves many individuals with limb loss without access to essential medical devices. This situation has garnered significant attention, as it has considerably affected those who depend on prosthetics for their everyday lives.
Insurance companies are increasingly refusing to provide coverage for prosthe...
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Feeling Drained? 4 Signs You Need A Break
March 19, 2025
Blame it on hustle culture or our belief in our invincibility; we’ve grown desensitized to the messages our bodies send us, like urging us to take a break.
Blame it on hustle culture or our belief in our invincibility; we’ve grown de...
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Maryland Law Provides Amputees Access to Crucial Prosthetic Limbs
March 09, 2025
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the ‘So Everybody Can Move Act’ into law on January 1, 2025, marking a significant advancement in promoting inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilities.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the ‘So Everybody Can Move Act’ into law o...
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Banish Phantom Pain With Targeted Nerve Treatment
March 05, 2025
Studies have shown that up to 82% of people living with limb loss in the U.S. develop phantom limb pain within one year of their amputation. But phantom pain isn’t limited to individuals with limb loss; people with paraplegia or quadriplegia can experience this sensation, too. This was the case for veterinarian Betsy Helbing Garza.
Studies have shown that up to 82% of people living with limb loss in the U.S....
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Health Insurers Cut Back on Prosthesis Coverage Over Medical Doubts
February 22, 2025
In the US, access to prosthetic limbs for individuals with limb loss or limb difference has long been a controversial issue within the healthcare system. Private health insurance plans have historically exhibited inconsistencies in covering these essential medical devices, leading to significant financial burdens for those in need. Such was the ...
In the US, access to prosthetic limbs for individuals with limb loss or limb ...
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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 ...
