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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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8 Summer Skin and Prosthetic Problems

September 12, 2018

If you're thinking of spending a day at the beach or lounging by the swimming pool, you are not exempt from some skin and prosthesis-related problems that are commonly prevalent during the hot and humid season. So, we'd like to help you keep your vacations fun by exercising a bit of caution to prevent discomfort and even jeopardizing your health.

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  • Why You May Want to Check Out Freedom's Waterproof Computer Foot and Knee Duo

    September 08, 2018

    Freedom Innovations developed two computer-controlled waterproof products that will help you enjoy the water worry-free: Kinnex and Plie-3—the foo...

    Freedom Innovations developed two computer-controlled waterproof products that will help you enjoy the water worry-free: Kinnex and Plie-3—the foo...

  • How to Understand a Prosthetic EOB and How Much Your Prosthetist Actually Gets Paid

    September 05, 2018

    EOBs are a good way for insurance companies and health care providers to provide transparency and information as to where the money went after you...

    EOBs are a good way for insurance companies and health care providers to provide transparency and information as to where the money went after you...

  • What Causes Chafing?

    September 02, 2018

    Before we can look into the causes chafing, it’s important to understand what chafing is. A chafe is a common skin irritation that is almost ident...

    Before we can look into the causes chafing, it’s important to understand what chafing is. A chafe is a common skin irritation that is almost ident...

  • How to Wash Prosthetic Socks Properly

    August 31, 2018

    Unlike your usual, run-of-the-mill socks, prosthetic socks, shrinkers, and sheaths are made of a combination of high-quality materials. Most of th...

    Unlike your usual, run-of-the-mill socks, prosthetic socks, shrinkers, and sheaths are made of a combination of high-quality materials. Most of th...

  • How to Take Care of Your Residual Limb

    August 29, 2018

    Caring daily for your residual limb, the skin around it, and your prosthesis doesn’t take a lot of time. But incorporating this daily care regimen...

    Caring daily for your residual limb, the skin around it, and your prosthesis doesn’t take a lot of time. But incorporating this daily care regimen...

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