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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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Possible Causes, Treatments of Phantom Limb Pain

May 04, 2021

Phantom limb pain is one of the most common experiences among people who experience limb loss. But half of those who report phantom pain do not receive treatment or find relief from the pain and discomfort, making phantom limb pain a chronic pain condition that needs to be addressed.

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  • Importance of Gait Analysis in Chiropractic Care for Amputees

    February 03, 2021

    Chiropractic care is built on the principle that the body can heal itself when the skeletal system is correctly aligned and the nervous system is ...

    Chiropractic care is built on the principle that the body can heal itself when the skeletal system is correctly aligned and the nervous system is ...

  • 7 Lower Back-Strengthening Exercises

    January 29, 2021

    Strengthening the lower back muscles can help ease and even prevent lower back pain. The best way to strengthen these muscles, as well as the arm,...

    Strengthening the lower back muscles can help ease and even prevent lower back pain. The best way to strengthen these muscles, as well as the arm,...

  • Chiropractic Treatments to Manage Sciatica

    January 26, 2021

    Sciatica is often described as a pain that originates in the lower back or buttock and travels into one or both legs. Numerous studies link lower-...

    Sciatica is often described as a pain that originates in the lower back or buttock and travels into one or both legs. Numerous studies link lower-...

  • Lower Back Pain Chiropractic Management for Prosthetic Limb Users

    January 22, 2021

    Back pain is more prevalent among amputees compared to the general population. A study found that 52% of the amputee subjects reported having pers...

    Back pain is more prevalent among amputees compared to the general population. A study found that 52% of the amputee subjects reported having pers...

  • Medical Marijuana: A Viable Alternative for Relieving Phantom Pain

    May 18, 2020

    Chronic phantom limb pain can be a debilitating condition. For those who suffer from PLP, it affects every area of life, causing even the simplest...

    Chronic phantom limb pain can be a debilitating condition. For those who suffer from PLP, it affects every area of life, causing even the simplest...

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