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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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CBD: Does the Science Support the Claims?

September 19, 2019

Around 80% of 1,321 medical cannabis users use it as a substitute for prescription pain medications. So, why are more people turning to cannabis or CBD for pain relief? Can it relieve chronic pain—including residual limb pain—better than prescription painkillers?   

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  • Prosthetic Socket Alignment: Front to Back

    September 16, 2019

    You just received from your prosthetist a prosthetic socket that fits amazingly well. So, why is it uncomfortable to walk? In our new Prosthetic So...

    You just received from your prosthetist a prosthetic socket that fits amazingly well. So, why is it uncomfortable to walk? In our new Prosthetic So...

  • 4 Holy-Grail Prosthetic Skincare Products You Need

    September 12, 2019

    While trying out new skincare products can be fun, more often than not, sticking with what has worked best for you (and for many others) is best ...

    While trying out new skincare products can be fun, more often than not, sticking with what has worked best for you (and for many others) is best ...

  • Do Blade Prostheses Give Amputee Runners an Advantage?

    September 10, 2019

    Underneath the resilience and perseverance shown by world-class adaptive athletes is an ongoing debate about their “unfair advantage,” which has p...

    Underneath the resilience and perseverance shown by world-class adaptive athletes is an ongoing debate about their “unfair advantage,” which has p...

  • How to Deal with Excessive Sweating

    September 06, 2019

    Sweating is natural; it's the body's way of regulating temperature. When our body's temperature is high, it sweats through our skin to cool down. ...

    Sweating is natural; it's the body's way of regulating temperature. When our body's temperature is high, it sweats through our skin to cool down. ...

  • An Overview of Prosthetic Foot Technology

    September 02, 2019

    There is more to the prosthetic foot than meets the eye. Its first iteration appeared in the 1500s, albeit it had a fixed ankle position. The firs...

    There is more to the prosthetic foot than meets the eye. Its first iteration appeared in the 1500s, albeit it had a fixed ankle position. The firs...

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