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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
Phantom Neuro Secures $19M to Turn Phantom Limb into Movement
June 04, 2025
Do you experience phantom limb sensation? Perhaps you feel pressure, itchiness, or temperature changes in the part of the limb that’s missing. While these sensations can be bothersome, what if you could use them to control prosthetic limbs? The technology to make all this possible is already underway.
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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...
Insurance companies are increasingly refusing to provide coverage for prosthetic limbs, which leaves many individuals with limb loss without access...
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Comparing Muscle Strength in People with Above-Knee Limb Loss—With and Without A Prosthesis
May 28, 2025
Losing a limb, particularly above the knee, can greatly affect one’s muscle strength and how well they can move. This is why it’s important to know...
Losing a limb, particularly above the knee, can greatly affect one’s muscle strength and how well they can move. This is why it’s important to know...
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How Different Prosthetic Feet Affect Walking When Carrying Weight
May 23, 2025
For individuals with lower-limb loss, choosing the right prosthetic foot and weight category is crucial for their ability to move around efficientl...
For individuals with lower-limb loss, choosing the right prosthetic foot and weight category is crucial for their ability to move around efficientl...
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New Research Improves EMG Signals to Enhance Prosthetic Hand Movement Recognition
May 20, 2025
Prosthetic researchers have been continually looking for ways to enhance both the functionality and user experience of prosthetic hands. Over the p...
Prosthetic researchers have been continually looking for ways to enhance both the functionality and user experience of prosthetic hands. Over the p...
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Man Finds Purpose in Creating Prosthetics and Connecting with Others After Limb Loss
May 16, 2025
Losing a limb can cast a shadow over even the most vibrant personalities. However, Keith Walton, who uses a prosthetic leg after his amputation, ha...
Losing a limb can cast a shadow over even the most vibrant personalities. However, Keith Walton, who uses a prosthetic leg after his amputation, ha...
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Getting Your First Prosthetic Leg? Read This First
October 05, 2021
If you have a lower-limb amputation or plan to get an elective amputation soon, you're probably thinking about getting a prosthetic leg. But before you do, here are some things you need to consider and discuss with your healthcare team.
If you have a lower-limb amputation or plan to get an elective amputation so...
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5 Ways to Control Sweating
August 05, 2021
How do you stay cool when you're wearing a prosthesis? In most situations, sweat is unable to evaporate from the skin and instead begins to pool inside your prosthetic socket. The good news is that there are strategies that you can do to reduce the amount of sweat.
How do you stay cool when you're wearing a prosthesis? In most situations, ...
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The Road to Recovery: Post-Amputation Milestones
April 20, 2021
One of the most frustrating aspects of life after limb loss is not knowing what to expect. Not knowing when you'll be able to walk again or how long the phantom pain will last is made even more frustrating by the fact that no one knows the answer. The best answer for questions like these is: It depends.
One of the most frustrating aspects of life after limb loss is not knowing w...
