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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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Major Christy Wise is the first female pilot amputee to return to duty.

First Female Pilot Amputee Paves the Way for Future Pilots

March 23, 2021

Maj. Christy Wise, a United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate, is the first woman amputee to return to flying duty. Wise lost her leg about five years ago in a boating accident while on vacation after coming home from deployment to Afghanistan.

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  • The forces that influence prosthetic research.

    The Forces That Influence Prosthetic Research

    March 19, 2021

    Adapting to amputee life takes time. This article takes you through some prosthetic projects at the Harvard Medical School (HMS) and how researche...

    Adapting to amputee life takes time. This article takes you through some prosthetic projects at the Harvard Medical School (HMS) and how researche...

  • What to expect in your gait training program as a new lower-limb amputee.

    Gait Training for New Amputees

    March 16, 2021

    You just spent the last 4 weeks working with your physical therapist on exercises  to strengthen your core and legs, all the while focused on impr...

    You just spent the last 4 weeks working with your physical therapist on exercises  to strengthen your core and legs, all the while focused on impr...

  • Pre-prosthetic limb exercises for lower-limb amputees.

    Prosthetic Rehabilitation for Lower-Limb Amputees

    March 12, 2021

    After amputation surgery, many amputees begin rehabilitation within 10 days, while some start using a preparatory prosthesis within 14-21 days. At...

    After amputation surgery, many amputees begin rehabilitation within 10 days, while some start using a preparatory prosthesis within 14-21 days. At...

  • Researchers from North Carolina State University created a flexible sensor system that could map pressure points within the prosthetic socket.

    Textile Sensor Detects Prosthetic Pressure Points

    March 09, 2021

    Researchers from North Carolina State University created a soft, flexible sensor system from electrically conductive yarns. This prototype could h...

    Researchers from North Carolina State University created a soft, flexible sensor system from electrically conductive yarns. This prototype could h...

  • Tips to transform your walking workout.

    6 Ways to Transform Your Walking Routine

    March 05, 2021

    Numerous studies have shown that moderate-intensity workouts offer a slew of benefits. This is why walking is a great way to clear your mind and s...

    Numerous studies have shown that moderate-intensity workouts offer a slew of benefits. This is why walking is a great way to clear your mind and s...

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