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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
High-Tech Footwear: The Latest Breakthroughs in Prosthetic Feet
August 29, 2025
Prosthetic feet technology has significantly advanced since we last wrote an overview article in 2019. Fast forward to 2025, and significant progress has been made, primarily driven by AI, smart sensors, and biomimicry in design.
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Smart Prosthetic Liner Allows Amputees to Fine-Tune Fit Anytime via Smartphone
August 27, 2025
Prosthetic limb fit has been a problem for many prosthetic users for 200 years. This year, UK-based adaptive robotics company Unhindr is preparing ...
Prosthetic limb fit has been a problem for many prosthetic users for 200 years. This year, UK-based adaptive robotics company Unhindr is preparing ...
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New Prosthetic Tech Could Ease Strain on Patients and NHS
August 23, 2025
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) faces increasing pressure due to an aging population, financial constraints, rising cost-of-living, and a su...
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) faces increasing pressure due to an aging population, financial constraints, rising cost-of-living, and a su...
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Is Shaving Worth the Risk? What to Know If You Wear a Prosthesis
August 20, 2025
For many individuals, shaving is just another part of their daily or weekly routine. However, shaving the area inside your prosthetic socket can ge...
For many individuals, shaving is just another part of their daily or weekly routine. However, shaving the area inside your prosthetic socket can ge...
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Fueled by Support, Amputees Take Their Shot at the Game
August 15, 2025
In some communities in the U.S., amputees are notably absent from public spaces. Marci Krown, founder of Krown Family Films and producer and direct...
In some communities in the U.S., amputees are notably absent from public spaces. Marci Krown, founder of Krown Family Films and producer and direct...
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A Hand of Its Own: Influencer Tests Open Bionics’ Latest Prosthetic Innovation
August 13, 2025
For nearly 10 years, 19-year-old influencer Tilly Lockey has been more than just a prosthetic user; she has been a co-designer, tester, and advocat...
For nearly 10 years, 19-year-old influencer Tilly Lockey has been more than just a prosthetic user; she has been a co-designer, tester, and advocat...
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Is Shaving Worth the Risk? What to Know If You Wear a Prosthesis
August 20, 2025
For many individuals, shaving is just another part of their daily or weekly routine. However, shaving the area inside your prosthetic socket can get complicated.
For many individuals, shaving is just another part of their daily or weekly r...
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Navigating Pregnancy After Lower Limb Loss
June 22, 2025
Pregnancy is a transformative journey that brings many changes, both physically and emotionally. But for women who have lost a leg or have limb difference, matrescence comes with added challenges, including changes in mobility and prosthetics and increased physical strain.
Pregnancy is a transformative journey that brings many changes, both physical...
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Quick Walks, Big Insights: New Research Improves Prosthetic Energy Assessments
June 18, 2025
Evaluating how people with lower limb loss walk with their prostheses is important for comparing different devices and treatments. However, the standard method usually requires individuals to walk continuously for six minutes or more, which can be tough for some. A new study suggests that shorter walking tests might still provide useful informat...
Evaluating how people with lower limb loss walk with their prostheses is impo...
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The Battle for Mobility: Insurance Denials and Prosthetic Access
June 01, 2025
Insurance companies are increasingly refusing to provide coverage for prosthetic limbs, which leaves many individuals with limb loss without access to essential medical devices. This situation has garnered significant attention, as it has considerably affected those who depend on prosthetics for their everyday lives.
Insurance companies are increasingly refusing to provide coverage for prosthe...
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Feeling Drained? 4 Signs You Need A Break
March 19, 2025
Blame it on hustle culture or our belief in our invincibility; we’ve grown desensitized to the messages our bodies send us, like urging us to take a break.
Blame it on hustle culture or our belief in our invincibility; we’ve grown de...
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Maryland Law Provides Amputees Access to Crucial Prosthetic Limbs
March 09, 2025
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the ‘So Everybody Can Move Act’ into law on January 1, 2025, marking a significant advancement in promoting inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilities.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the ‘So Everybody Can Move Act’ into law o...
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Banish Phantom Pain With Targeted Nerve Treatment
March 05, 2025
Studies have shown that up to 82% of people living with limb loss in the U.S. develop phantom limb pain within one year of their amputation. But phantom pain isn’t limited to individuals with limb loss; people with paraplegia or quadriplegia can experience this sensation, too. This was the case for veterinarian Betsy Helbing Garza.
Studies have shown that up to 82% of people living with limb loss in the U.S....
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Health Insurers Cut Back on Prosthesis Coverage Over Medical Doubts
February 22, 2025
In the US, access to prosthetic limbs for individuals with limb loss or limb difference has long been a controversial issue within the healthcare system. Private health insurance plans have historically exhibited inconsistencies in covering these essential medical devices, leading to significant financial burdens for those in need. Such was the ...
In the US, access to prosthetic limbs for individuals with limb loss or limb ...
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AI vs. Traditional Below-Knee Socket Plaster Casts—Which Design is the Best?
December 16, 2024
The development of prosthetic sockets is a meticulous, collaborative endeavor that often requires several check sockets to achieve an optimal fit for the user. This traditional method has been plagued by challenges, such as variations in comfort and fit depending on the prosthetist’s skill level. However, recent advancements in artificial intel...
The development of prosthetic sockets is a meticulous, collaborative endeavo...
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Coping With Pain After Limb Loss: Insights for Combat Veterans
July 31, 2024
Losing a limb is a life-changing experience, and for many combat veterans, it comes with additional challenges, such as trauma-related chronic pain. So, it’s crucial to understand and manage this pain to improve quality of life. The following findings from a recent study can help you navigate this journey.
Losing a limb is a life-changing experience, and for many combat veterans, it...
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Shriners Prosthetist To Compete in 2024 Paralympics
July 17, 2024
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is only a few weeks away, and it’s expected to bring together as many as 4,400 athletes worldwide. One of them is Jillian Elwart, a prosthetist with above-knee limb loss at Shriners Children’s Hospital in Shreveport, LA.
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is only a few weeks away, and it’s expected t...
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How People With Lower-Limb Loss Can Improve Gait Through Exercise
July 10, 2024
Even after finishing a rehabilitation program, more than 50% of individuals with lower limb loss still experience falls. This significantly affects their quality of life, so finding ways to improve their walking ability is crucial.
Even after finishing a rehabilitation program, more than 50% of individuals w...
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Bill Introduced to Protect Medicare Beneficiaries’ Access to Orthotics, Prosthetics
July 01, 2024
In the past few years, there have been reports of prosthetic users in the US falling victim to fraudulent activities, including receiving non-functional devices from drop shippers. To address this problem, Senators Mark Warner, D-Va. and Steve Daines, R-Mont. have put forth a bill prohibiting “drop shipping” custom orthoses and prostheses to Med...
In the past few years, there have been reports of prosthetic users in the US ...
