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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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Coping With Limb Loss: Community Awareness Is Crucial

August 24, 2021

Coping with limb loss or living with limb differences can be challenging, especially when people's reactions in the community can easily make one feel uneasy.

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  • How Is Your Mental Health?

    August 19, 2021

    Here at Amputee Store, we understand the importance of taking care of your mental health. Ensuring your emotional and mental wellness is just as v...

    Here at Amputee Store, we understand the importance of taking care of your mental health. Ensuring your emotional and mental wellness is just as v...

  • 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 lo...

    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 lo...

  • Re-Gaining Proprioception with Prosthetic Limbs

    March 26, 2021

    The sense of proprioception refers to a person's ability to determine where their limbs are positioned in space without needing to look. This enab...

    The sense of proprioception refers to a person's ability to determine where their limbs are positioned in space without needing to look. This enab...

  • Gait Training for New Amputees

    March 16, 2021

    You just spent the last 4 weeks working with your physical therapist on exercises  to strengthen your core and legs, all the while focused on impr...

    You just spent the last 4 weeks working with your physical therapist on exercises  to strengthen your core and legs, all the while focused on impr...

  • Prosthetic Rehabilitation for Lower-Limb Amputees

    March 12, 2021

    After amputation surgery, many amputees begin rehabilitation within 10 days, while some start using a preparatory prosthesis within 14-21 days. At...

    After amputation surgery, many amputees begin rehabilitation within 10 days, while some start using a preparatory prosthesis within 14-21 days. At...

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