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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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The tea tree oil is a prosthetic skincare ingredient favorite.

Prosthetic Skincare Ingredient Focus: Tea Tree Oil

July 18, 2019

Tea tree oil can be commonly found in various skincare and cleaning products. This is because the essential oil can be used for several purposes, from healing wounds to disinfecting the skin. Aside from these benefits, tea tree oil is especially popular because of its low cost; it’s also generally safe when used as directed.

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  • A below knee amputee runs with his prosthetic leg.

    A Beginners' Guide to Amputee Running: Part 1

    July 16, 2019

    Our "Amputee Running Series" aims to provide you with a practical guide to help you begin running with your prosthesis. This first installment wil...

    Our "Amputee Running Series" aims to provide you with a practical guide to help you begin running with your prosthesis. This first installment wil...

  • A below knee amputee puts on his pin-locking prosthetic liner before donning his prosthesis.

    All About Prosthetic Liners: Part 2 Choosing the best material.

    July 11, 2019

    Welcome to our 'All About Prosthetic Liners' series, where we break down the characteristics and uses of one of the most popular prosthetic compon...

    Welcome to our 'All About Prosthetic Liners' series, where we break down the characteristics and uses of one of the most popular prosthetic compon...

  • A man suffers from lower back pain and wonders if there are alternative solutions to relieve the pain.

    Relieve Lower Back Pain with these Alternative Solutions

    July 07, 2019

    Treating lower back pain in prosthetic users is often approached as a separate issue; most focus only on the anatomical problems of the lower back...

    Treating lower back pain in prosthetic users is often approached as a separate issue; most focus only on the anatomical problems of the lower back...

  • A woman realizes that although self-care can be selfish, her sanity needs it.

    Self-Care Can Be Selfish—and That’s Okay

    July 05, 2019

    Self-care goes beyond doing yoga or choosing a healthy avocado toast for lunch. It needs to address all your needs—mental, physical, and emotional....

    Self-care goes beyond doing yoga or choosing a healthy avocado toast for lunch. It needs to address all your needs—mental, physical, and emotional....

  • Prosthetic liners have different types of suspension systems.

    All About Prosthetic Liners: Part 1

    July 02, 2019

    The prosthetic liner is the most commonly used component for suspending or cushioning within a prosthesis. Just as there are different prosthetic ...

    The prosthetic liner is the most commonly used component for suspending or cushioning within a prosthesis. Just as there are different prosthetic ...

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