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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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Tips to Heal Amputation-Related Trauma

March 10, 2023

It doesn't matter whether you had a traumatic amputation or had time to prepare for it; you can still develop trauma. Trauma is a natural emotional response to any situation where you feel afraid, powerless, and threatened.

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  • The Link Between Phantom Limb Syndrome and Mental Disorders

    February 02, 2023

    Phantom limb syndrome is a condition in which patients experience sensations, painful or otherwise, in a limb that doesn’t exist. It can be a debi...

    Phantom limb syndrome is a condition in which patients experience sensations, painful or otherwise, in a limb that doesn’t exist. It can be a debi...

  • Processing Grief After Limb Loss

    December 01, 2022

    Many people cope with limb loss by pouring their energies into various endeavors—running marathons, sailing around the world, writing books, and o...

    Many people cope with limb loss by pouring their energies into various endeavors—running marathons, sailing around the world, writing books, and o...

  • Stages of Emotional Healing After Limb Loss

    November 17, 2022

    Losing a limb is a life-altering experience. While some can jump in to getting used to their new body, others take a bit more time, which affects ...

    Losing a limb is a life-altering experience. While some can jump in to getting used to their new body, others take a bit more time, which affects ...

  • Horse Therapy: Healing Ukraine’s War Amputees

    October 26, 2022

    The Ukrainian military has been sending its amputated soldiers to a rehabilitation center in Lviv, in western Ukraine. However, it doesn’t look li...

    The Ukrainian military has been sending its amputated soldiers to a rehabilitation center in Lviv, in western Ukraine. However, it doesn’t look li...

  • Is There a Link Between Malnutrition and Poor Post-amputation Outcomes?

    September 22, 2022

    Are lower-limb amputees at a high risk of malnutrition or undernutrition? Researchers seem to think so. In Singapore, a team of researchers found ...

    Are lower-limb amputees at a high risk of malnutrition or undernutrition? Researchers seem to think so. In Singapore, a team of researchers found ...

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