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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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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.

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  • What You Need to Know About Prosthetics as A New Amputee

    September 29, 2021

    You might be reading this article as you wait for your residual limb to heal to get your first prosthesis, or you may be researching about life af...

    You might be reading this article as you wait for your residual limb to heal to get your first prosthesis, or you may be researching about life af...

  • Quadruple Amputee Completes First 2-Miler on New Prosthetics

    September 21, 2021

    Gary Miracle is a lifelong runner who lost his limbs below the elbows and knees after developing a blood infection. After spending 117 days in a h...

    Gary Miracle is a lifelong runner who lost his limbs below the elbows and knees after developing a blood infection. After spending 117 days in a h...

  • Mood Boosters That Don't Cost A Thing

    September 17, 2021

    Even minor disappointments and frustrations have the power to derail your mood, leaving you grumpy and disinterested in the things you need to do....

    Even minor disappointments and frustrations have the power to derail your mood, leaving you grumpy and disinterested in the things you need to do....

  • MIT Developed Magnetic Beads That Could Better Control Prostheses

    September 15, 2021

    Many prosthetic limb users would agree that one of the challenges they face is controlling their prosthetic device, so it moves the same way as a ...

    Many prosthetic limb users would agree that one of the challenges they face is controlling their prosthetic device, so it moves the same way as a ...

  • Develop Your Mental Strength With These Tips

    September 10, 2021

    Life is filled with moments when you are called to make tough decisions. In these times, you need to be mentally strong, which means navigating th...

    Life is filled with moments when you are called to make tough decisions. In these times, you need to be mentally strong, which means navigating th...

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