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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

Amy Palmiero-Winters continues to break world records as an adaptive runner.

Amy Palmiero-Winters: Breaking Records as a BK Limb Loss Runner

October 13, 2021

Amy Palmiero-Winters is proof that limb loss doesn't mean giving up on the things one loves. She began breaking world records a couple of years after losing her lower left leg in 1997, following a horrific motorcycle accident in 1994, and she shows no signs of stopping soon.

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  • Chinese jewelry designers YVMIN turned prosthetics into wearable art.

    These Jewelry Designers Turned Prosthetics into Wearable Art

    October 08, 2021

    What if prosthetics were designed like wearable art? This question spurred Min Li, Xiaoyu Zhang, and Xiao Yang to design beautiful pieces attached...

    What if prosthetics were designed like wearable art? This question spurred Min Li, Xiaoyu Zhang, and Xiao Yang to design beautiful pieces attached...

  • New quadruple amputee Gary Miracle completes his first race on new prosthetics.

    Quadruple Amputee Completes First 2-Miler on New Prosthetics

    September 21, 2021

    Gary Miracle is a lifelong runner who lost his limbs below the elbows and knees after developing a blood infection. After spending 117 days in a h...

    Gary Miracle is a lifelong runner who lost his limbs below the elbows and knees after developing a blood infection. After spending 117 days in a h...

  • For double-amputee softball player Addison Benson, mindset is everything.

    Mindset Is Key for This Double-Amputee Teen Softball Player

    August 13, 2021

    Thirteen-year-old softball player Addison Benson doesn't let anything get in her way of playing softball, even when she's trying to keep her balan...

    Thirteen-year-old softball player Addison Benson doesn't let anything get in her way of playing softball, even when she's trying to keep her balan...

  • 14 year old adaptive athlete Mia Lloyd didn't allow her amputation to hold her back.

    14-Year-Old Mia Lloyd: 'Living With a Disability Has Not Held Me Back'

    July 23, 2021

    Mia Lloyd enjoyed living an active, sporty life at a young age. However, she had to give it up for a while when she was diagnosed with a rare form...

    Mia Lloyd enjoyed living an active, sporty life at a young age. However, she had to give it up for a while when she was diagnosed with a rare form...

  • Achieving body confidence is always a work in progress.

    A Work in Progress: Body Confidence

    July 06, 2021

    After experiencing limb loss, it's common to go through many challenging months. New amputees need to regain mobility and independence. They also ...

    After experiencing limb loss, it's common to go through many challenging months. New amputees need to regain mobility and independence. They also ...

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