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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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Person rolling a beige prosthetic liner onto a residual limb with visible skin redness, illustrating winter skin irritation and itching commonly experienced by prosthetic users.

Why Your Prosthetic Liner Itches in Winter and How to Fix It

January 28, 2026

If your prosthetic liner feels itchier in winter, you're not imagining it. Cold weather often leads to dry skin. However, you don’t have to endure discomfort. By understanding your liner and caring for your skin in the colder months, you can stay comfortable and protect your residual limb.

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  • Gabrielle Guerrero looking determined outdoors—a story about an insurance denial for a prosthetic and her fight to walk at college graduation.

    Insurance Denied Her Prosthetic, She Fought to Walk at Graduation

    January 26, 2026

    Insurance denials for prostheses are all too common. For many, repeated rejections can lead to giving up. However, Gabrielle Guerrero from Burleson...

    Insurance denials for prostheses are all too common. For many, repeated rejections can lead to giving up. However, Gabrielle Guerrero from Burleson...

  • Woman with a prosthetic leg enjoying a quiet moment in her kitchen, illustrating the benefits of creating daily mental habits that support emotional well-being.

    Daily Mental Habits That Help You Build Better Days

    January 22, 2026

    For people living with limb loss, the feeling of being disconnected from time can be intensified by fluctuating energy levels, prosthetic routines,...

    For people living with limb loss, the feeling of being disconnected from time can be intensified by fluctuating energy levels, prosthetic routines,...

  • A man with a prosthetic leg is sitting on a beach, drinking from a cup, promoting tips to create a daily routine for amputees.

    Create A Daily Routine That Helps You Feel Grounded

    January 19, 2026

    Life can feel unpredictable, especially when adapting to a prosthetic or managing physical changes. During transitions, caring for your mental and ...

    Life can feel unpredictable, especially when adapting to a prosthetic or managing physical changes. During transitions, caring for your mental and ...

  • Amputee Store Core Skincare Regimen Kit featuring prosthetic cleanser, chafe cream, salve, moisturizer, and prosthetic antiperspirant for winter dry skin protection and prosthetic limb care.

    Winter Skin Woes: Essential Skincare Tips for Amputees

    January 16, 2026

    Winter can be enchanting, but it often leads to dry, itchy, and cracked skin, particularly affecting those with limb loss who wear prosthetic devic...

    Winter can be enchanting, but it often leads to dry, itchy, and cracked skin, particularly affecting those with limb loss who wear prosthetic devic...

  • Woman with a prosthetic leg exercising outdoors on a green sports field, promoting tips on restarting your fitness journey and staying consistent after amputation.

    How to Restart Your Fitness Journey and Stay Consistent

    January 13, 2026

    Life can disrupt our routines due to illness, surgery, or loss of motivation. If you've experienced limb loss and paused your exercise routine, res...

    Life can disrupt our routines due to illness, surgery, or loss of motivation. If you've experienced limb loss and paused your exercise routine, res...

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