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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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Robotic Prosthetic Ankles Can Restore Wide Range of Functions

May 14, 2021

Although many lower-limb prosthetic users have autonomous control over their prostheses, they still can't do certain functions, like standing still on tricky surfaces or squatting to pick up something off the ground. However, this may soon be a thing of the past. A team of researchers recently discovered that neural control of a robotic prosthe...

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  • Man With Muscular Dystrophy, Amputee Motivate Each Other

    May 11, 2021

    In life, so many variables can easily prevent someone from reaching their goal. However, for Kurt Beach, a man with muscular dystrophy, and Mike F...

    In life, so many variables can easily prevent someone from reaching their goal. However, for Kurt Beach, a man with muscular dystrophy, and Mike F...

  • A Double Amputee’s Olympics Chances Look Bleak

    May 07, 2021

    Blake Leeper, one of the world's fastest bilateral amputee runners, needs to run on a shorter set of running-specific prosthetic legs if he wants ...

    Blake Leeper, one of the world's fastest bilateral amputee runners, needs to run on a shorter set of running-specific prosthetic legs if he wants ...

  • Possible Causes, Treatments of Phantom Limb Pain

    May 04, 2021

    Phantom limb pain is one of the most common experiences among people who experience limb loss. But half of those who report phantom pain do not re...

    Phantom limb pain is one of the most common experiences among people who experience limb loss. But half of those who report phantom pain do not re...

  • Researchers Test Prosthetic Leg That Helps Users Feel Every Step

    May 01, 2021

    Sensory feedback in prosthetic limbs helps people move better. Researchers embedded sensors on a prosthetic leg, allowing users to feel when it fl...

    Sensory feedback in prosthetic limbs helps people move better. Researchers embedded sensors on a prosthetic leg, allowing users to feel when it fl...

  • Trias Prosthetic Foot: Closer To Nature’s Design

    April 27, 2021

    If you’re considering upgrading your current prosthetic foot, you might want to check out Ottobock’s Trias 1C30. It boasts a structure similar to ...

    If you’re considering upgrading your current prosthetic foot, you might want to check out Ottobock’s Trias 1C30. It boasts a structure similar to ...

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