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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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Use these strategies to find a bit of motivation when you're depressed.

How to Find Motivation When You’re Depressed

April 06, 2024

Everyone experiences a lack of motivation at some point, and finding yourself in this position can be challenging. You don’t want to do anything, yet you have a lot of things on your plate.

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  • Six-year-old Shine Arslanian shines despite the challenges he encounters due to a rare combination of genetic conditions.

    Against All Odds, Young Boy Shines Brightly

    March 31, 2024

    Six-year-old Shine Arslanian has encountered challenges that would shake the confidence of many adults, yet his determination remains. Jamie Duby, ...

    Six-year-old Shine Arslanian has encountered challenges that would shake the confidence of many adults, yet his determination remains. Jamie Duby, ...

  • Researchers have found the best ways to improve postural control in people with traumatic below-knee amputation.

    How to Improve Postural Control and Balance in People With Traumatic Below-Knee Amputation

    March 28, 2024

    Postural control, or maintaining proper body alignment, is crucial for performing daily activities and preventing falls. Unfortunately, people with...

    Postural control, or maintaining proper body alignment, is crucial for performing daily activities and preventing falls. Unfortunately, people with...

  • An orthopedic nurse challenges Navy regulations that discriminate against disabled people.

    Nurse Challenges Navy Regulations Discriminating Against Disabled People

    March 24, 2024

    Hannah Cvancara is an Orthopaedic nurse with unilateral below-knee limb loss. Born into a military family, she aspired to serve the country as a mi...

    Hannah Cvancara is an Orthopaedic nurse with unilateral below-knee limb loss. Born into a military family, she aspired to serve the country as a mi...

  • 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...

    Patients with obesity often face weight bias in healthcare settings, where healthcare professionals judge and stigmatize them. To push back against...

  • 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...

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