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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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Living Better: How to Get Better Prosthetic Devices Through Your Insurer

October 03, 2018

The medical community is always coming up with the best solutions so thousands of people can enjoy their lives and reclaim independence. However, the journey to getting the latest and best assistive devices is not as simple as getting the latest smartphone. Depending on your insurance provider, upgrading to a better machine can take a while. Th...

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  • How much will your health insurance cover for prosthetic services.

    How to Understand a Prosthetic EOB and How Much Your Prosthetist Actually Gets Paid

    September 05, 2018

    EOBs are a good way for insurance companies and health care providers to provide transparency and information as to where the money went after you...

    EOBs are a good way for insurance companies and health care providers to provide transparency and information as to where the money went after you...

  • How to care for stump socks.

    How to Wash Prosthetic Socks Properly

    August 31, 2018

    Unlike your usual, run-of-the-mill socks, prosthetic socks, shrinkers, and sheaths are made of a combination of high-quality materials. Most of th...

    Unlike your usual, run-of-the-mill socks, prosthetic socks, shrinkers, and sheaths are made of a combination of high-quality materials. Most of th...

  • Prevent your prosthetic sleeve and liner from falling apart.

    8 Tips to Keep Your Prosthetic Liners and Sleeves from Deteriorating

    August 17, 2018

    Your sleeves and prosthetic liners are your best friends, there's no doubt about it. You can easily apply it, and they provide great suspension an...

    Your sleeves and prosthetic liners are your best friends, there's no doubt about it. You can easily apply it, and they provide great suspension an...

  • Stay fresh this summer with shower wipes.

    Your Ultimate Cheat Sheet to Staying Fresh this Summer

    August 13, 2018

    The seemingly endless hot and humid days remind us that summer is definitely here. While ‘tis the season for enjoying a lot of outdoor activities,...

    The seemingly endless hot and humid days remind us that summer is definitely here. While ‘tis the season for enjoying a lot of outdoor activities,...

  • Use a prosthetic cover or backup prosthesis for enjoying the pool this summer.

    4 Prosthetic Options for Enjoying the Pool this Summer

    August 09, 2018

    We're often asked if sleeves can keep water from seeping through your socket and sadly, the answer is no—chlorine can ruin your prosthetic along w...

    We're often asked if sleeves can keep water from seeping through your socket and sadly, the answer is no—chlorine can ruin your prosthetic along w...

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