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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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The Cure to Your Chronic Pain May Lie in the Brain

January 10, 2024

Understanding pain can be a complex and confusing experience. Although we may feel pain in a specific part of our body, it results from a series of complex processes that occur in the brain.

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  • How to Talk About Pain With Your Doctor

    September 17, 2023

    Managing pain is an essential aspect of healthcare, but unfortunately, it is often overlooked. This is because most healthcare providers lack forma...

    Managing pain is an essential aspect of healthcare, but unfortunately, it is often overlooked. This is because most healthcare providers lack forma...

  • Phantom Limb Syndrome: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Brain

    September 13, 2023

    Many amputees experience vivid sensations that seem to suggest the presence of a limb that is no longer there. This phenomenon is known as ‘phantom...

    Many amputees experience vivid sensations that seem to suggest the presence of a limb that is no longer there. This phenomenon is known as ‘phantom...

  • Alternatives to Opioids: Dealing With Post-Amputation Surgery Pain

    August 30, 2023

    Over the past 40 years, there has been a significant shift in patients’ attitudes towards pain management. Back then, patients would refuse pain m...

    Over the past 40 years, there has been a significant shift in patients’ attitudes towards pain management. Back then, patients would refuse pain m...

  • 5 Effective Non-Invasive Techniques for Prosthetic Pain Relief

    August 20, 2023

    Experiencing pain can be useful in signaling potential injuries and prompting us to address them promptly. However, for individuals who suffer from...

    Experiencing pain can be useful in signaling potential injuries and prompting us to address them promptly. However, for individuals who suffer from...

  • Demystifying Chronic Pain: Researchers Map Brain Activity to Pain

    July 30, 2023

    Researchers are looking for ways to understand chronic pain and treat it better. One way is to examine how different chronic pain types manifest i...

    Researchers are looking for ways to understand chronic pain and treat it better. One way is to examine how different chronic pain types manifest i...

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