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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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Expressive prosthetic limbs can benefit the user's self-confidence.

The Role of Design in Creating Prosthetic Limbs

March 02, 2021

Amputation can have a destructive effect on a person's sense of self. Although prosthetic limbs can help to some extent, options are often limited for many people.

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  • What Is the Body Neutrality Movement?

    What Is the Body Neutrality Movement?

    February 23, 2021

    It’s no secret that a lot of people are not satisfied with their bodies. However, the physical body is just one aspect of your identity. It’s poss...

    It’s no secret that a lot of people are not satisfied with their bodies. However, the physical body is just one aspect of your identity. It’s poss...

  • Boosting your flexibility improves your overall prosthetic mobility.

    Boost Your Flexibility With These Tips

    February 19, 2021

    Flexibility is more than just the ability to bend over to touch your toes. If you use a prosthetic limb, improving your flexibility is even more c...

    Flexibility is more than just the ability to bend over to touch your toes. If you use a prosthetic limb, improving your flexibility is even more c...

  • MIT engineers developed a design for a low-cost passive prosthetic.

    Low-Cost Prosthetic Foot Design Allows Amputees to Walk Naturally

    February 16, 2021

    Although there are recent advancements in prosthetic technology, not everyone can afford the high price tag that comes with it. To solve this prob...

    Although there are recent advancements in prosthetic technology, not everyone can afford the high price tag that comes with it. To solve this prob...

  • Ideas to help you shift your thinking to community care and reach out to those who need it.

    The Importance of Community Care

    February 12, 2021

    In recent years, there has been too much emphasis on self-care. The good news is that through self-care, more people are learning to take responsi...

    In recent years, there has been too much emphasis on self-care. The good news is that through self-care, more people are learning to take responsi...

  • You can boost your mobility with these gait training exercises that you can do at home.

    Boost Mobility With These at-Home Gait Training Exercises

    February 09, 2021

    Gait training exercises help new amputees regain mobility and improve balance, thereby reducing the risk of falls. It also helps long-time prosthe...

    Gait training exercises help new amputees regain mobility and improve balance, thereby reducing the risk of falls. It also helps long-time prosthe...

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