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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.

Latest Stories

Adaptive CrossFit athlete Maggie Rath chose to amputate her legs to walk again.

Adaptive Athlete Maggie Rath on Choosing Limb Loss to Walk Again

November 05, 2022

Sometimes, letting go of something is the key to gaining what you want. In Maggie Rath’s case, the decision to amputate both legs came from her desire to walk and do CrossFit again. It wasn’t an easy decision, but it was necessary.

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  • Gigi Humeidan returns to field hockey a year after a heart transplant and an amputation.

    Teen Athlete Returns to the Field Year After Leg Amputation, Heart Transplant

    October 20, 2022

    A year ago, 17-year-old Gigi Humeidan fought for her life after a sudden cardiac arrest. It was caused by a rare congenital heart defect, which le...

    A year ago, 17-year-old Gigi Humeidan fought for her life after a sudden cardiac arrest. It was caused by a rare congenital heart defect, which le...

  • Tech pro Roman Leykin shares how he's moving forward with sports after limb loss.

    Tech Pro With Epilepsy, Bilateral Leg Loss Shares How He’s Moving Forward

    September 01, 2022

    Different people deal with life challenges in various ways. While some take time to find their stride, others are immediately driven to move forwa...

    Different people deal with life challenges in various ways. While some take time to find their stride, others are immediately driven to move forwa...

  • Conal Doyle's legal victories have gotten insurers to rewrite policies.

    Amputee Lawyer Conal Doyle Is a Champion for Amputees

    August 25, 2022

    In a society that favors the able-bodied, people with disabilities, like amputees, need to not only advocate for themselves but also have someone ...

    In a society that favors the able-bodied, people with disabilities, like amputees, need to not only advocate for themselves but also have someone ...

  • Roxanne Day faced her insecurities and anxieties on Dancing With Myself.

    Roxanne Day Dances for Herself on Reality Series

    August 17, 2022

    For most amputees, the anxieties, insecurities, and body issues that come with losing a limb never really go away. They remain just below the surf...

    For most amputees, the anxieties, insecurities, and body issues that come with losing a limb never really go away. They remain just below the surf...

  • Dustin Reynolds became the first double amputee to complete a solo voyage around the world.

    Hawaii Man Finishes First Solo Voyage Around the World by a Double Amputee

    July 23, 2022

    Dustin Reynolds, a Hawaii resident, became the first man to complete a solo expedition around the world as a double amputee (left arm and leg limb...

    Dustin Reynolds, a Hawaii resident, became the first man to complete a solo expedition around the world as a double amputee (left arm and leg limb...

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