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Prosthetic Guides

Amputee Life is an informative, researched blog written by medical professionals including amputees and prosthetists.

You’re on a journey to live your best life. And we’re right there with you.

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.

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How Augmented Visual Feedback Influences Balance Control

November 30, 2021

Previous studies have shown that people with lower-limb loss rely more on visual feedback to maintain balance than able-bodied individuals. Altering this mode typically disrupts postural control. But what happens when lower-limb amputees, particularly those with above-knee limb loss, are presented with augmented visual information during balanc...

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  • COVID-19 Pandemic Sees Rise of Preventable Amputations

    November 24, 2021

    The COVID-19 crisis has affected many. But we're not just talking about those who have dealt with the virus—we're also talking about people who ha...

    The COVID-19 crisis has affected many. But we're not just talking about those who have dealt with the virus—we're also talking about people who ha...

  • No Link Found Between BMI and Skin Problems in Persons With Lower-Limb Loss—New Study

    October 20, 2021

    A new study sought to determine the prevalence of obesity in Dutch individuals with lower-limb loss. The study was published in the BMC Musculoske...

    A new study sought to determine the prevalence of obesity in Dutch individuals with lower-limb loss. The study was published in the BMC Musculoske...

  • The Roadmap to an AI-powered Prosthetic Future

    August 27, 2021

    Before the arrival of robotic prostheses, prosthetic devices didn't evolve much since the oldest wooden toe, deemed to be about 3,000 years old, w...

    Before the arrival of robotic prostheses, prosthetic devices didn't evolve much since the oldest wooden toe, deemed to be about 3,000 years old, w...

  • A Design Guide for DIY Prostheses

    August 21, 2021

    Desiree Riny, a graduate of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), created a design guide that could benefit individuals with limb lo...

    Desiree Riny, a graduate of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), created a design guide that could benefit individuals with limb lo...

  • This Cycling Clinic Wants To Help Amputees Regain Confidence

    August 17, 2021

    People experiencing limb loss from different walks of life would come to Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., to do one thing: learn how to ride a...

    People experiencing limb loss from different walks of life would come to Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., to do one thing: learn how to ride a...

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