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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 Obesity Bill of Rights challenges the prevailing weight bias in the US healthcare system.

Challenging Weight Prejudice in the Healthcare System

March 20, 2024

Patients with obesity often face weight bias in healthcare settings, where healthcare professionals judge and stigmatize them. To push back against weight bias, advocates in the US have introduced the first-ever Obesity Bill of Rights.    

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  • Maintaining a relationship with someone with narcissistic tendencies can be challenging, but there are strategies you can use to protect yourself.

    How to Handle Someone With A Narcissistic Personality

    March 15, 2024

    The word ‘narcissist’ is often used to describe someone self-centered and lacking in empathy. However, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a...

    The word ‘narcissist’ is often used to describe someone self-centered and lacking in empathy. However, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a...

  • Use these strategies to help you effectively communicate about chronic pain with your healthcare team.

    How to Talk to Your Healthcare Team About Chronic Pain

    March 10, 2024

    Navigating chronic pain, especially for a person living with limb loss, can be challenging. Chronic pain varies in cause, duration, frequency, loca...

    Navigating chronic pain, especially for a person living with limb loss, can be challenging. Chronic pain varies in cause, duration, frequency, loca...

  • Researchers from South Korea have developed a new sensor to help users better control robotic prosthetic legs.

    Researchers Develop Technology that Controls Robotic Prosthetic Legs Better

    March 04, 2024

    The effects of amputation are not limited to physical disability; it often leads to psychological challenges as well. To address this problem, expe...

    The effects of amputation are not limited to physical disability; it often leads to psychological challenges as well. To address this problem, expe...

  • Howard Young overcomes double amputation challenges and returns to work less than a year after surgery.

    Man Overcomes Double Amputation Challenges, Returns to Work

    February 29, 2024

    After battling life-threatening pneumonia and COVID-19, Howard Young has become a source of strength and inspiration for many in Sarasota, Florida....

    After battling life-threatening pneumonia and COVID-19, Howard Young has become a source of strength and inspiration for many in Sarasota, Florida....

  • Penn State research receives $4M grant to develop intuitive robotic prosthetic hand.

    Research Receives $4M Grant to Make Robotic Prosthetic Hand Similar to Biological Limbs

    February 26, 2024

    While existing robotic prosthetic hands can help users perform tasks, the downside is that they can be difficult to operate. These devices demand c...

    While existing robotic prosthetic hands can help users perform tasks, the downside is that they can be difficult to operate. These devices demand c...

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