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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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How Paralympians were affected by the forced pandemic downtime.

How Pandemic Downtime Affected Paralympians

July 15, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced most of the world to go into quarantine in March 2020, the International Paralympic Committee still planned to proceed with the Tokyo Games in August. Athletes around the world continued to train, despite the lack of access to training facilities.

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  • You can boost your mobility with these gait training exercises that you can do at home.

    Boost Mobility With These at-Home Gait Training Exercises

    February 09, 2021

    Gait training exercises help new amputees regain mobility and improve balance, thereby reducing the risk of falls. It also helps long-time prosthe...

    Gait training exercises help new amputees regain mobility and improve balance, thereby reducing the risk of falls. It also helps long-time prosthe...

  • Ampt Biking helps amputees find happiness on the trail.

    Happiness on the Trail for Amputees, Adaptive Athletes

    October 05, 2020

    The key to making sports more enjoyable is doing it with a friendly and relatable group. Ampt Biking offers this camaraderie and more to amputees ...

    The key to making sports more enjoyable is doing it with a friendly and relatable group. Ampt Biking offers this camaraderie and more to amputees ...

  • 3D scanning is critical to cycling pro Denise Schindler's success.

    3D Printing Is Critical to This Cycling Pro’s Success

    August 20, 2020

    Fitting a leg for an adaptive athlete is a delicate process. A lot of things must be considered, such as comfort, fit, and leg power. For Paralymp...

    Fitting a leg for an adaptive athlete is a delicate process. A lot of things must be considered, such as comfort, fit, and leg power. For Paralymp...

  • Beginner amputee cycling hacks.

    Amputee Biking Hacks for Beginners

    August 13, 2020

    Adaptive cycling can be intimidating to complete beginners, especially when you're not sure where to start. In this article, we break down the pre...

    Adaptive cycling can be intimidating to complete beginners, especially when you're not sure where to start. In this article, we break down the pre...

  • Illustrated amputee runners working on their prosthetic running form with gait training exercises.

    A Beginner's Guide to Amputee Running: Improving Running Form

    August 29, 2019

    Your running posture is important because it could affect your running efficiency. Your head should be held high and centered between your shoulde...

    Your running posture is important because it could affect your running efficiency. Your head should be held high and centered between your shoulde...

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