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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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3D Printing Is Critical to This Cycling Pro’s Success

August 20, 2020

Fitting a leg for an adaptive athlete is a delicate process. A lot of things must be considered, such as comfort, fit, and leg power. For Paralympic champion Denise Schindler, a lot of things need to work together, but crucial to her success is having the best leg, which can only be designed with the help of 3D scanning and printing.

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  • Two Possible PNS Solutions for Phantom Limb Pain

    August 17, 2020

    PNS is known to relieve chronic pain by sending electrical impulses to the affected nerves. While the technology is not touted as a treatment for ...

    PNS is known to relieve chronic pain by sending electrical impulses to the affected nerves. While the technology is not touted as a treatment for ...

  • Amputee Biking Hacks for Beginners

    August 13, 2020

    Adaptive cycling can be intimidating to complete beginners, especially when you're not sure where to start. In this article, we break down the pre...

    Adaptive cycling can be intimidating to complete beginners, especially when you're not sure where to start. In this article, we break down the pre...

  • Robin Williams’ Continuing Legacy to Adaptive Athletes

    August 11, 2020

    The late comedian Robin Williams would have turned 69 years old on July 21. But even though he is no longer with us, his life is a gift that keeps...

    The late comedian Robin Williams would have turned 69 years old on July 21. But even though he is no longer with us, his life is a gift that keeps...

  • New Robotic Prosthetic Leg Improves Gait

    August 07, 2020

    Researchers at the University of Michigan's (U-M) Robotics Institute have developed a prototype for a new kind of robotic prosthetic leg. It has s...

    Researchers at the University of Michigan's (U-M) Robotics Institute have developed a prototype for a new kind of robotic prosthetic leg. It has s...

  • Bodybuilding Legend Aims to Be in the Best Shape Possible After Leg Amputation

    August 04, 2020

    It may take a lot for a person living with limb loss to resume an active lifestyle, but it isn't impossible. Bodybuilding legend Flex Wheeler is pr...

    It may take a lot for a person living with limb loss to resume an active lifestyle, but it isn't impossible. Bodybuilding legend Flex Wheeler is pr...

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