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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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Wearing a travel neck pillow at your desk can be beneficial for your spinal alignment.

The Surprising Benefit of Wearing a Travel Pillow at Your Desk

March 20, 2023

Neck pillows are a traveler must-have, especially if you have to sit on an airplane, train, or bus for long hours. These U-shaped pillows are said to be beneficial for maintaining proper spinal alignment during long travels, but it turns out that's not the only time you can reap the benefits of wearing these pillows.

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  • Find out whether you need chiropractic care or physical therapy for your pain.

    Chiropractic Care vs. Physical Therapy: Which One Do You Need?

    March 02, 2023

    You may be experiencing pain and wondering whether to consult a physical therapist or a chiropractor. Although both disciplines have their similar...

    You may be experiencing pain and wondering whether to consult a physical therapist or a chiropractor. Although both disciplines have their similar...

  • Manage or prevent nonspecific back pain with back-strengthening exercises.

    Bid Adieu to Backaches With These Back-Strengthening Exercises

    February 19, 2023

    Backaches can be frustrating. Unfortunately, it’s also pretty common; it’s estimated that 60-80% of adults in Western countries deal with back pai...

    Backaches can be frustrating. Unfortunately, it’s also pretty common; it’s estimated that 60-80% of adults in Western countries deal with back pai...

  • Residual limb pain and phantom limb pain are the two types of post-amputation pain.

    Different Types of Post-Amputation Pain

    January 12, 2023

    Most people expect pain after an amputation. However, there are different types of post-amputation pain categorized into two kinds: residual limb ...

    Most people expect pain after an amputation. However, there are different types of post-amputation pain categorized into two kinds: residual limb ...

  • Virtual therapy for phantom limb pain has significantly advanced.

    Mr. MAPP Displays Advances in Virtual Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain

    December 19, 2022

    Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas and the Veterans Affairs (VA) North Texas Health Care System have developed the latest iteration ...

    Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas and the Veterans Affairs (VA) North Texas Health Care System have developed the latest iteration ...

  • Researchers still haven’t found the definitive cause for lower back pain in lower-limb amputees.

    Does Gait Symmetry Reduce Lower Back Pain?

    December 06, 2022

    Although gait asymmetry and lower back pain are often found together in unilateral below-knee amputees, it is still unknown whether better gait sy...

    Although gait asymmetry and lower back pain are often found together in unilateral below-knee amputees, it is still unknown whether better gait sy...

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