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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.

Latest Stories

This Prosthesis Cover Helps Amputees Return to the Water After Surgery

December 22, 2021

People who have had osseointegration surgery can confidently enjoy themselves in the water with the help of the Medi-Dry cover, the creation of Charlie Fitzgerald, the owner of Hot n Dry Drysuits in Australia.  

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  • Quadruple Amputee Successfully Crossed the World’s Highest Lake

    December 20, 2021

    Thèo Curin, a quadruple amputee, has successfully crossed the 122km length of the 3,812-meter-high Lake Titicaca in the Andes in 11 days.

    Thèo Curin, a quadruple amputee, has successfully crossed the 122km length of the 3,812-meter-high Lake Titicaca in the Andes in 11 days.

  • Turn Adversity Into Advantage With These Tips

    December 18, 2021

    As humans, it’s natural to do everything to avoid uncertainty, hardships, and pain at all costs. This is because we are scared of things that we c...

    As humans, it’s natural to do everything to avoid uncertainty, hardships, and pain at all costs. This is because we are scared of things that we c...

  • 3D Printing Technology Spared Woman from Amputation

    December 16, 2021

    Rebecca Chopek faced the possibility of having her right leg amputated below the knee following a car accident. Her case was a medical challenge a...

    Rebecca Chopek faced the possibility of having her right leg amputated below the knee following a car accident. Her case was a medical challenge a...

  • Improve Your Posture While Sitting With This Exercise

    December 14, 2021

    Do a quick search for mobility and posture exercises online, and you'll see that many of these exercises—especially the shoulder openers—involve s...

    Do a quick search for mobility and posture exercises online, and you'll see that many of these exercises—especially the shoulder openers—involve s...

  • Clonazepam: An Alternative Phantom Limb Pain Treatment

    December 10, 2021

    In 1996, there were reports of clonazepam's efficacy as a treatment for phantom limb pain. However, there are no known studies that confirmed this...

    In 1996, there were reports of clonazepam's efficacy as a treatment for phantom limb pain. However, there are no known studies that confirmed this...

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