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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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Researchers have identified the factors that affect mobility in people with lower limb loss.

How Various Factors Affect Mobility in People with Lower Limb Loss

February 13, 2024

Individuals who live with lower limb loss experience a significant change in their daily life and physical abilities. Rehabilitation goals for these individuals focus on regaining mobility and physical function to improve their quality of life. Unfortunately, there aren’t many studies that measure these mobility deficiencies. This information wo...

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  • Avoid getting sick when traveling with these tips.

    Stay Healthy While Traveling with These Tips

    February 10, 2024

    Traveling is a great way to alleviate stress and improve mental health. It allows you to take a break from the mundane tasks of daily life and expe...

    Traveling is a great way to alleviate stress and improve mental health. It allows you to take a break from the mundane tasks of daily life and expe...

  • Researchers are currently testing how to improve neural control of upper-limb prostheses.

    Improving Neural Control of Upper-Limb Prostheses

    February 05, 2024

    Existing upper extremity prostheses that rely on a human-computer interface typically have restricted functionality and pose a significant cognitiv...

    Existing upper extremity prostheses that rely on a human-computer interface typically have restricted functionality and pose a significant cognitiv...

  • How to get real rest when you're anxious.

    How to Rest: A Guide for the Anxious

    February 03, 2024

    If you’re very anxious, you know how difficult it is to relax. Anxiety has ruined many a rest day for you by gatecrashing your precious downtime an...

    If you’re very anxious, you know how difficult it is to relax. Anxiety has ruined many a rest day for you by gatecrashing your precious downtime an...

  • Quadruple amputee Kim Smith took her first steps in five years.

    Quadruple Amputee Walks Again After 5 Years

    January 29, 2024

    Doctors told Kim Smith that she would never walk again. This was in 2018 after Smith had lost all four of her limbs in a medical intervention after...

    Doctors told Kim Smith that she would never walk again. This was in 2018 after Smith had lost all four of her limbs in a medical intervention after...

  • Relieve low back pain by massaging these muscles.

    Low Back Pain: Which Muscles Should Be Massaged?

    January 25, 2024

    Massage therapy is known to provide healing and pain relief for most lower back problems. When the correct muscle or muscle group is targeted, pain...

    Massage therapy is known to provide healing and pain relief for most lower back problems. When the correct muscle or muscle group is targeted, pain...

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