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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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Body-specific attention allows lower-limb prosthetic users to better use and control their prostheses.

Do Lower-Limb Amputees Pay Attention to Their Prosthetic Foot When Walking?

December 15, 2022

It doesn’t seem obvious, but humans are wired to control biological body parts and receive information by directing attention toward them. This is called “body-specific attention,” which explains why it’s often harder for amputees to feel comfortable using their prosthetic legs.

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  • Researchers sought to understand the changes in lower-limb muscle volume after amputation.

    Understanding Changes in Lower-Limb Muscle Volume After Amputation

    October 30, 2021

    If you or someone you know has a lower-limb amputation, you might have noticed volume differences in the residual limb, mainly when a prosthetic l...

    If you or someone you know has a lower-limb amputation, you might have noticed volume differences in the residual limb, mainly when a prosthetic l...

  • Improve your gait and balance with these three exercises.

    3 Exercises That Can Improve Gait and Balance

    September 08, 2021

    One of the top causes of injury for many amputees is losing balance, leading to falls. Struggling with balance makes it hard to get through the da...

    One of the top causes of injury for many amputees is losing balance, leading to falls. Struggling with balance makes it hard to get through the da...

  • What you need to know about gait training exercises after amputation.

    Gait Training Exercises for Lower-Limb Amputees

    June 08, 2021

    After limb loss, you may need to rest for a few weeks, which can lead to some tightness or weakness in your lower extremities. Your balance and pr...

    After limb loss, you may need to rest for a few weeks, which can lead to some tightness or weakness in your lower extremities. Your balance and pr...

  • Massage therapy helps in amputee rehabilitation.

    The Role of Massage Therapy in Rehabilitation

    December 21, 2020

    The success of an amputee's rehabilitation journey depends on a multidisciplinary approach. Prosthetic care alone won't give the holistic results ...

    The success of an amputee's rehabilitation journey depends on a multidisciplinary approach. Prosthetic care alone won't give the holistic results ...

  • Chiropractic wellness model complements prosthetic care.

    Chiropractic Wellness Model: Perfect Complement to Prosthetic Care

    December 09, 2020

    Prosthetic care rarely exists in a vacuum. Achieving excellent prosthetic outcomes often require the assistance of other wellness disciplines, inc...

    Prosthetic care rarely exists in a vacuum. Achieving excellent prosthetic outcomes often require the assistance of other wellness disciplines, inc...

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