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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

Double amputee Tom Jalinski walks with a prosthetic leg and hiking stick on a rural road to prepare for his 1,200-mile trek across Wisconsin to raise awareness for the challenges amputees face.

Schuyler Man Takes on 1,200-Mile Hike to Highlight Struggles of Amputees

September 24, 2025

Tom Jalinski, a double amputee who lost his left leg below the knee and part of his right foot, is embarking on a 1,200-mile, six-month hike across Wisconsin. He hopes this journey will raise awareness about the challenges amputees face. 

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  • Amputee athlete with a prosthetic leg competing in a javelin throw during an adaptive sports event.

    Fueled by Support, Amputees Take Their Shot at the Game

    August 15, 2025

    In some communities in the U.S., amputees are notably absent from public spaces. Marci Krown, founder of Krown Family Films and producer and direct...

    In some communities in the U.S., amputees are notably absent from public spaces. Marci Krown, founder of Krown Family Films and producer and direct...

  • An aerial view of a rocky riverbank with rafts and rescue personnel gathered near turbulent rapids.

    Trapped in Rapids for Nearly a Day, Rafter Lives to Tell the Tale

    August 04, 2025

    Valdas Bieliauskas, a 66-year-old Lithuanian adventurer, found himself in icy cold water after his leg became stuck in a narrow gap between boulder...

    Valdas Bieliauskas, a 66-year-old Lithuanian adventurer, found himself in icy cold water after his leg became stuck in a narrow gap between boulder...

  • Daisy-May Demetre stands in the middle of a clinic, wearing her prosthetic legs.

    Despite Double Leg Loss, Teen Stays Focused on Her Dreams

    July 31, 2025

    At just 14 years old, Daisy-May Demetre is challenging societal expectations and demonstrating that determination, rather than physical limitations...

    At just 14 years old, Daisy-May Demetre is challenging societal expectations and demonstrating that determination, rather than physical limitations...

  • Brian Douglas, a bilateral lower limb amputee, stands outside a university building wearing prosthetic legs and holding another pair of prostheses in both hands.

    Crafting His Own Legs, UVA Student Inspires Others to Lead and Overcome

    July 22, 2025

    The way individuals live their lives can have a profound impact on those around them. For the then-15-year-old Kaden Bagley, who lost a leg in a bo...

    The way individuals live their lives can have a profound impact on those around them. For the then-15-year-old Kaden Bagley, who lost a leg in a bo...

  • Ali Truwit, a Paralympian in a Team USA hoodie, smiles while holding two silver medals.

    From Shark Attack Survivor to Paralympian: Athlete Raises Hope with Swim-A-Thon

    July 18, 2025

    On May 24, 2023, just days after she graduated from Yale, 23-year-old Alexandra “Ali” Truwit was snorkeling with a former swimming teammate in Turk...

    On May 24, 2023, just days after she graduated from Yale, 23-year-old Alexandra “Ali” Truwit was snorkeling with a former swimming teammate in Turk...

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