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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

Amputee traveler with a prosthetic leg standing beside a yellow suitcase while checking their phone, representing independence and practical tips for solo travel with a prosthetic.

A Solo Travel Guide for Amputees

December 03, 2025

Traveling alone can be one of life’s most empowering experiences. For amputees, it involves special considerations, such as preparing prosthetic devices, navigating transportation, and maintaining comfort during travel.

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  • A prosthetist fitting a woman's prosthetic leg during Health Empowerment Day checkup.

    Health Empowerment Month: A Time to Prioritize You

    September 30, 2025

    Have you ever wanted to start prioritizing your health but didn’t know where to begin? There is so much that needs to be done, so you become overwh...

    Have you ever wanted to start prioritizing your health but didn’t know where to begin? There is so much that needs to be done, so you become overwh...

  • A smiling young woman with a prosthetic arm sits on a bed, representing amputees looking for funding options and resources to afford prosthetic limbs in the U.S., UK, and Europe.

    How to Afford a Prosthetic Limb: Grants, Programs, and Funding Resources for Amputees

    September 19, 2025

    Studies have shown that regular prosthetic limb use improves the quality of life of people with limb loss and limb difference, physically, emotiona...

    Studies have shown that regular prosthetic limb use improves the quality of life of people with limb loss and limb difference, physically, emotiona...

  • Microaggressions happen more often in limb loss healthcare than we think.

    The Impact of Microaggression on Limb Loss Healthcare

    May 13, 2024

    The unfortunate reality is that many amputees experience microaggressions in the healthcare industry, and this can create a hostile environment and...

    The unfortunate reality is that many amputees experience microaggressions in the healthcare industry, and this can create a hostile environment and...

  • With these tips, enjoy a smooth journey even when traveling with a prosthetic limb.

    Traveling as an Amputee: Tips for a Smooth Journey

    November 21, 2023

    Traveling is a rewarding experience that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy. It takes us beyond our comfort zones and motivates us to ex...

    Traveling is a rewarding experience that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy. It takes us beyond our comfort zones and motivates us to ex...

  • Having personal clarity on your boundaries can help you thrive in the workplace as a person living with limb loss.

    Thriving in the Workplace While Living With Limb Loss

    October 31, 2022

    Thriving in the workplace as someone living with limb loss and limb difference requires more than ensuring a company’s diversity and inclusion pol...

    Thriving in the workplace as someone living with limb loss and limb difference requires more than ensuring a company’s diversity and inclusion pol...

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