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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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VA Engineers Create Prosthetic Hook Mouse

June 29, 2021

As computers continue to be a staple in our daily lives, VA engineers created a prosthetic hook mouse for people with upper-limb amputations to make navigating a computer more manageable than before.

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  • Amp Pants: Your Next Adaptive Jeans

    June 23, 2021

    If you’re not satisfied with the current denim pants selection, you might want to check out Amp Pants. Founded by Erica Cole, the amputee-friendly...

    If you’re not satisfied with the current denim pants selection, you might want to check out Amp Pants. Founded by Erica Cole, the amputee-friendly...

  • How to Use Essential Oils to Treat Diabetic Neuropathy

    June 18, 2021

    Essential oils are often touted as an alternative to medication. This is because many people report being healed from numerous conditions and expe...

    Essential oils are often touted as an alternative to medication. This is because many people report being healed from numerous conditions and expe...

  • Sensor vs. Human: Detecting Changes in Socket Fit Before They Happen

    June 16, 2021

    A study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics in January 2021 sought to determine whether a sensor or a human could detect changes...

    A study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics in January 2021 sought to determine whether a sensor or a human could detect changes...

  • AI-Powered Prosthetic Limbs Are in the Works

    June 11, 2021

    For about a year and a half, engineers at the University of Notre Dame have been working on a prototype for an artificial intelligence-controlled ...

    For about a year and a half, engineers at the University of Notre Dame have been working on a prototype for an artificial intelligence-controlled ...

  • Gait Training Exercises for Lower-Limb Amputees

    June 08, 2021

    After limb loss, you may need to rest for a few weeks, which can lead to some tightness or weakness in your lower extremities. Your balance and pr...

    After limb loss, you may need to rest for a few weeks, which can lead to some tightness or weakness in your lower extremities. Your balance and pr...

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