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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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Be happier and content when you develop these habits.

Develop These Habits to Be Happier and Content

May 17, 2023

You don't have to spend a lot of money to be happy and content. Sometimes all it takes is a few lifestyle tweaks and the courage to explore your emotions, including the unhappy ones. Then working on making these habits a part of your life will be much easier.

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  • This new study can help guide aspiring adaptive surfers refine their techniques.

    Para Surfing With Lower-Limb Loss? Read This First

    May 14, 2023

    Limb loss doesn’t mean giving up on the things you love. If you have always enjoyed surfing, you can still return to the waves after amputation su...

    Limb loss doesn’t mean giving up on the things you love. If you have always enjoyed surfing, you can still return to the waves after amputation su...

  • Add these 5 foods to your diet to boost your energy.

    Feeling Sluggish and Exhausted? These 5 Foods Can Help

    May 10, 2023

    Have you been feeling run down and drained lately? It's no wonder you're feeling that way, considering how we live our modern lives. If you’re not...

    Have you been feeling run down and drained lately? It's no wonder you're feeling that way, considering how we live our modern lives. If you’re not...

  • Adaptive gaming has numerous benefits for individuals with limb loss.

    Benefits of Adaptive Gaming

    May 07, 2023

    After limb loss, individuals need to re-learn how to do most things, like walking, running, or living day-to-day with a prosthetic limb. Besides p...

    After limb loss, individuals need to re-learn how to do most things, like walking, running, or living day-to-day with a prosthetic limb. Besides p...

  • Breathing exercises or breathwork can help manage and reduce stress.

    Reduce Stress With These Breathing Techniques

    May 03, 2023

    Chronic stress has dire health consequences. If left unmanaged, it can lead to anxiety, weight gain, digestive problems, heart disease, high blood...

    Chronic stress has dire health consequences. If left unmanaged, it can lead to anxiety, weight gain, digestive problems, heart disease, high blood...

  • Comfortable smart prosthetic sockets are in the works at Virginia Tech.

    Virginia Tech Smart Prosthetic Socket Aims to Improve Comfort and Performance

    April 30, 2023

    Individuals with an above- or below-knee amputation know that the fit and comfort of their prosthetic limbs degrade throughout the day. This is du...

    Individuals with an above- or below-knee amputation know that the fit and comfort of their prosthetic limbs degrade throughout the day. This is du...

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