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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 Link Between Phantom Limb Syndrome and Mental Disorders

February 02, 2023

Phantom limb syndrome is a condition in which patients experience sensations, painful or otherwise, in a limb that doesn’t exist. It can be a debilitating condition that makes the road to recovery challenging. Furthermore, there seems to be a connection between the presence of phantom limb syndrome and the development of one or more mental diso...

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  • How Daily Prosthetic Usage Influences Quality of Life in Lower-Limb Amputees

    January 30, 2023

    Previous studies have pointed to using prosthetic limbs to improve quality of life, but how can using a prosthetic limb daily influence quality of...

    Previous studies have pointed to using prosthetic limbs to improve quality of life, but how can using a prosthetic limb daily influence quality of...

  • Effects of Prefabricated and Customized Insoles

    January 26, 2023

    Lower-limb amputees sometimes develop foot pronation, a condition where most of the weight is on the inside of the foot when walking. Overpronatio...

    Lower-limb amputees sometimes develop foot pronation, a condition where most of the weight is on the inside of the foot when walking. Overpronatio...

  • Aspiring Teen Jockey Aims To Race and Win Wearing a Prosthetic Leg

    January 23, 2023

    New Mexico-based teen Bryce Bourdieu is determined to return to the saddle and win wearing a prosthetic leg. This dream keeps him going despite be...

    New Mexico-based teen Bryce Bourdieu is determined to return to the saddle and win wearing a prosthetic leg. This dream keeps him going despite be...

  • Is Exercising for One Minute Enough?

    January 19, 2023

    Have you always wanted to make exercising a habit but could never get around to it? Here's some good news: doing one-minute bursts of vigorous phy...

    Have you always wanted to make exercising a habit but could never get around to it? Here's some good news: doing one-minute bursts of vigorous phy...

  • How to Care for Your Brain and Stay Sharp

    January 15, 2023

    Having a healthy brain goes beyond better productivity. A healthy, sharp brain is vital for a better quality of life. If you’re working on improvi...

    Having a healthy brain goes beyond better productivity. A healthy, sharp brain is vital for a better quality of life. If you’re working on improvi...

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