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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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41-Year-Old Mom Walks for the First Time After Losing All Four Limbs to Sepsis
September 03, 2024
Lucinda Mullins from Kentucky lost her arms and legs due to a rare sepsis infection after a routine surgery to remove kidney stones just before Christmas last year. In a remarkable display of resilience, she took her first steps using her new prosthetic legs in June of this year.
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10-Year-Old Boy Excited to Play Golf with New Prosthetic Arm
August 31, 2024
Freddie Tarr, a 10-year-old golf fan with a congenital limb difference, will soon be able to play golf, thanks to a new prosthetic arm by Koalaa, a...
Freddie Tarr, a 10-year-old golf fan with a congenital limb difference, will soon be able to play golf, thanks to a new prosthetic arm by Koalaa, a...
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Ultrasound Tech Can Help People with Upper-Limb Loss
August 27, 2024
Ultrasound technology can do more than diagnose various diseases; it can also help people with upper-limb loss move their prosthetic limbs and even...
Ultrasound technology can do more than diagnose various diseases; it can also help people with upper-limb loss move their prosthetic limbs and even...
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Adaptive Athlete Tests Para Speed Skating Prototype Developed in Colorado
August 24, 2024
Modifying a sport for adaptive athletes takes a lot of time, talent, and resources. Researchers and engineers need to develop the equipment, and ad...
Modifying a sport for adaptive athletes takes a lot of time, talent, and resources. Researchers and engineers need to develop the equipment, and ad...
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New MIT Method Uses Light to Control Muscles, Potentially Solving Prosthesis Issues
August 20, 2024
The use of electricity to control muscles has been explored in prosthetics for years, but it has some problems, like rapid muscle fatigue and limit...
The use of electricity to control muscles has been explored in prosthetics for years, but it has some problems, like rapid muscle fatigue and limit...
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Some SoCal Beaches Take Steps to Accommodate Individuals with Disabilities
August 15, 2024
Although enjoying the beach can be difficult for those with prosthetic legs or who use wheelchairs, the good news is that Southern California’s bea...
Although enjoying the beach can be difficult for those with prosthetic legs or who use wheelchairs, the good news is that Southern California’s bea...
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Coping With Pain After Limb Loss: Insights for Combat Veterans
July 31, 2024
Losing a limb is a life-changing experience, and for many combat veterans, it comes with additional challenges, such as trauma-related chronic pain. So, it’s crucial to understand and manage this pain to improve quality of life. The following findings from a recent study can help you navigate this journey.
Losing a limb is a life-changing experience, and for many combat veterans, it...
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Shriners Prosthetist To Compete in 2024 Paralympics
July 17, 2024
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is only a few weeks away, and it’s expected to bring together as many as 4,400 athletes worldwide. One of them is Jillian Elwart, a prosthetist with above-knee limb loss at Shriners Children’s Hospital in Shreveport, LA.
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is only a few weeks away, and it’s expected t...
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How People With Lower-Limb Loss Can Improve Gait Through Exercise
July 10, 2024
Even after finishing a rehabilitation program, more than 50% of individuals with lower limb loss still experience falls. This significantly affects their quality of life, so finding ways to improve their walking ability is crucial.
Even after finishing a rehabilitation program, more than 50% of individuals w...
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Bill Introduced to Protect Medicare Beneficiaries’ Access to Orthotics, Prosthetics
July 01, 2024
In the past few years, there have been reports of prosthetic users in the US falling victim to fraudulent activities, including receiving non-functional devices from drop shippers. To address this problem, Senators Mark Warner, D-Va. and Steve Daines, R-Mont. have put forth a bill prohibiting “drop shipping” custom orthoses and prostheses to Med...
In the past few years, there have been reports of prosthetic users in the US ...
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Getting Your First Prosthetic Leg? Read This First
October 05, 2021
If you have a lower-limb amputation or plan to get an elective amputation soon, you're probably thinking about getting a prosthetic leg. But before you do, here are some things you need to consider and discuss with your healthcare team.
If you have a lower-limb amputation or plan to get an elective amputation so...
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5 Ways to Control Sweating
August 05, 2021
How do you stay cool when you're wearing a prosthesis? In most situations, sweat is unable to evaporate from the skin and instead begins to pool inside your prosthetic socket. The good news is that there are strategies that you can do to reduce the amount of sweat.
How do you stay cool when you're wearing a prosthesis? In most situations, ...
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The Road to Recovery: Post-Amputation Milestones
April 20, 2021
One of the most frustrating aspects of life after limb loss is not knowing what to expect. Not knowing when you'll be able to walk again or how long the phantom pain will last is made even more frustrating by the fact that no one knows the answer. The best answer for questions like these is: It depends.
One of the most frustrating aspects of life after limb loss is not knowing w...
