Prosthetist
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Combining Art and Science: Inside a Prosthetist’s Workshop
May 23, 2024
Making a prosthetic limb might seem like a purely technical task. However, art plays a role in it, too. If you’ve ever wondered about what goes on ...
Making a prosthetic limb might seem like a purely technical task. However, art plays a role in it, too. If you’ve ever wondered about what goes on ...
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Medical Gaslighting: What It Is and What You Can Do About It
April 06, 2023
Have you ever felt ignored by your prosthetist? Having one's concerns dismissed by a medical provider is often called "medical gaslighting." And i...
Have you ever felt ignored by your prosthetist? Having one's concerns dismissed by a medical provider is often called "medical gaslighting." And i...
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Sensor vs. Human: Detecting Changes in Socket Fit Be...
A study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics in January 2021 sought to determine whether a sensor or a human could detect changes in prosthetic socket fit before they happen.
5 Tips to Get Your Prosthetist to Listen to You
Consulting with a prosthetist who doesn’t seem to listen can be frustrating. Every appointment feels like a race—as if you only have a few minutes to share your concerns. You go through your "punc...
Ottobock’s Harmony System Simplifies Residual Limb V...
Most prosthesis users—especially lower-limb amputees—complain that the volume of their residual limb diminishes throughout the day. In fact, by the time lunch rolls around, adding another prosthet...
Health Insurance 101: Deductibles
Health insurance lingo can easily confuse and even intimidate anyone, especially first-time health insurance buyers, who are trying to understand how it works. Since we already talked about copay ...
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