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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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Low-Dose Naltrexone May Offer Phantom Pain Relief

June 22, 2022

The treatments for chronic pain are as diverse as the causes, and phantom limb pain is no exception. Physicians have long depended on big-name opioid drugs to relieve pain, but there is another promising treatment that can alleviate phantom pain without unwanted side effects: small doses of naltrexone.

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  • Relieving Pain From Prosthesis Use With Heat and Cold Therapy

    June 11, 2022

    Heat and cold therapy can be highly effective for several conditions and injuries, such as pulled muscles, arthritis, and inflammation. The best p...

    Heat and cold therapy can be highly effective for several conditions and injuries, such as pulled muscles, arthritis, and inflammation. The best p...

  • Is Heat or Cold Therapy Better for Back Pain Relief?

    May 06, 2022

    Most adults experience back pain at some point. Although we still highly encourage seeing a doctor for chronic back pain, one of the tried-and-tes...

    Most adults experience back pain at some point. Although we still highly encourage seeing a doctor for chronic back pain, one of the tried-and-tes...

  • How To Choose the Best Shoes for Back Pain

    April 19, 2022

    The shoes you wear impact your back health. Certain soles help support posture, while other shoes help make walking a breeze. However, with all th...

    The shoes you wear impact your back health. Certain soles help support posture, while other shoes help make walking a breeze. However, with all th...

  • Get Sore Back Relief With A Massage

    April 15, 2022

    Low back pain sufferers, including amputees and prosthetic users, typically expect the soreness to linger for weeks or even months. But you can ma...

    Low back pain sufferers, including amputees and prosthetic users, typically expect the soreness to linger for weeks or even months. But you can ma...

  • Managing Phantom Limb Pain with Centro-Median Thalamotomy

    April 07, 2022

    After amputation, most amputees will feel abnormal sensations at the site of the missing limb. These sensations can either be non-painful or painf...

    After amputation, most amputees will feel abnormal sensations at the site of the missing limb. These sensations can either be non-painful or painf...

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