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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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Mindset Is Key for This Double-Amputee Teen Softball Player

August 13, 2021

Thirteen-year-old softball player Addison Benson doesn't let anything get in her way of playing softball, even when she's trying to keep her balance running on her two prosthetic limbs.

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  • Engineering Freshmen Design Promising Prosthetic Hiking Foot

    August 10, 2021

    The best things in life are often free, but sometimes, they are not accessible to everyone. This was the motivation behind “Pro-Toe-Type,” a proje...

    The best things in life are often free, but sometimes, they are not accessible to everyone. This was the motivation behind “Pro-Toe-Type,” a proje...

  • 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 ...

    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 ...

  • 58% of U.S. Amputees Don’t Receive Post-Amputation Care

    August 03, 2021

    A study recently published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) found that only 42% of new lower-limb amputees get the chance to see a prosthe...

    A study recently published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) found that only 42% of new lower-limb amputees get the chance to see a prosthe...

  • Reduce Body Heat With These Tips

    July 29, 2021

    Internal and external changes, like intense physical activity, hot weather, certain medications, and fever, affect the human body's temperature. T...

    Internal and external changes, like intense physical activity, hot weather, certain medications, and fever, affect the human body's temperature. T...

  • Can Powered Prosthetic Ankles Improve User Function?

    July 27, 2021

    Powered prosthetic ankles have long been touted for their ability to provide battery-powered mechanical push-off. However, it's unclear whether us...

    Powered prosthetic ankles have long been touted for their ability to provide battery-powered mechanical push-off. However, it's unclear whether us...

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