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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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Artificial intelligence is crucial to the future of prosthetics.

The Roadmap to an AI-powered Prosthetic Future

August 27, 2021

Before the arrival of robotic prostheses, prosthetic devices didn't evolve much since the oldest wooden toe, deemed to be about 3,000 years old, was discovered by archeologists in 2011. Since that discovery, newer prosthetic limbs were more like biological limbs, such as the Modular Prosthetic Limb in 2011 and brain-controlled arm prostheses th...

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  • Community awareness is crucial for amputees coping with limb loss.

    Coping With Limb Loss: Community Awareness Is Crucial

    August 24, 2021

    Coping with limb loss or living with limb differences can be challenging, especially when people's reactions in the community can easily make one ...

    Coping with limb loss or living with limb differences can be challenging, especially when people's reactions in the community can easily make one ...

  • A design guide for DIY prosthetic legs uses bicycle parts and other scrap materials.

    A Design Guide for DIY Prostheses

    August 21, 2021

    Desiree Riny, a graduate of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), created a design guide that could benefit individuals with limb lo...

    Desiree Riny, a graduate of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), created a design guide that could benefit individuals with limb lo...

  • Mental health checkup and resources.

    How Is Your Mental Health?

    August 19, 2021

    Here at Amputee Store, we understand the importance of taking care of your mental health. Ensuring your emotional and mental wellness is just as v...

    Here at Amputee Store, we understand the importance of taking care of your mental health. Ensuring your emotional and mental wellness is just as v...

  • A cycling clinic in D.C. aims to help amputees learn how to ride a bike and regain their confidence.

    This Cycling Clinic Wants To Help Amputees Regain Confidence

    August 17, 2021

    People experiencing limb loss from different walks of life would come to Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., to do one thing: learn how to ride a...

    People experiencing limb loss from different walks of life would come to Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., to do one thing: learn how to ride a...

  • For double-amputee softball player Addison Benson, mindset is everything.

    Mindset Is Key for This Double-Amputee Teen Softball Player

    August 13, 2021

    Thirteen-year-old softball player Addison Benson doesn't let anything get in her way of playing softball, even when she's trying to keep her balan...

    Thirteen-year-old softball player Addison Benson doesn't let anything get in her way of playing softball, even when she's trying to keep her balan...

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