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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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Class 4 laser therapy can help treat phantom limb pain.

Laser Therapy as Phantom Limb Pain Treatment

June 01, 2021

Phantom limb pain refers to a continuous painful sensation that emanates from the missing limb. The onset of pain often occurs soon after amputation, and sufferers report feeling an itching, twisting, or burning sensation—some report feeling some pressure on the missing limb.  

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  • Dr. Panagiotis Glavas performs historic surgical procedure on young amputee.

    Surgeon’s Innovative Technique Helps Young Amputee To Walk

    May 26, 2021

    Dr. Panagiotis Glavas recently performed a new surgical technique in pediatric orthopedic surgery. This new approach allowed a child amputee to wa...

    Dr. Panagiotis Glavas recently performed a new surgical technique in pediatric orthopedic surgery. This new approach allowed a child amputee to wa...

  • Possible causes of hip pain when sitting in prosthetic users.

    6 Possible Causes of Hip Pain When Sitting

    May 23, 2021

    Experiencing hip pain when sitting can be caused by different things, including incorrect posture and medical conditions. An imbalance in the body...

    Experiencing hip pain when sitting can be caused by different things, including incorrect posture and medical conditions. An imbalance in the body...

  • Paralympian Natalie Bieule shares how she built a life she's proud of.

    Paralympian Natalie Bieule on Building a Life She’s Proud of

    May 18, 2021

    Natalie Bieule is known for her quick ascent from newbie adaptive athlete to national discus A-team. But her life hasn’t been as easy as that narr...

    Natalie Bieule is known for her quick ascent from newbie adaptive athlete to national discus A-team. But her life hasn’t been as easy as that narr...

  • Researchers found that robotic prosthetic ankles can restore a wide range of functions in lower-limb prosthetic users.

    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 stil...

    Although many lower-limb prosthetic users have autonomous control over their prostheses, they still can't do certain functions, like standing stil...

  • A man with muscular dystrophy and an amputee motivate each other to defy the odds.

    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...

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