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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.

Latest Stories

New quadruple amputee Gary Miracle completes his first race on new prosthetics.

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 hospital, Miracle returned home determined to learn how to run on prosthetic legs. And he has proven that a miracle is possible.

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  • Lift your spirits with these free mood boosters.

    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 researchers developed magnetic beads that could better control prosthetic limbs.

    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 ...

  • Be ready for anything life throws your way by improving your mental strength.

    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...

  • Improve your gait and balance with these three exercises.

    3 Exercises That Can Improve Gait and Balance

    September 08, 2021

    One of the top causes of injury for many amputees is losing balance, leading to falls. Struggling with balance makes it hard to get through the da...

    One of the top causes of injury for many amputees is losing balance, leading to falls. Struggling with balance makes it hard to get through the da...

  • Understanding and describing pain after limb loss helps your healthcare team create a pain management plan for you.

    Understanding Pain After Limb Loss

    September 03, 2021

    Pain after limb loss is different for everyone. What is low-level pain for one person may be high-level for someone else. Pain also comes with emo...

    Pain after limb loss is different for everyone. What is low-level pain for one person may be high-level for someone else. Pain also comes with emo...

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