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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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Medical marijuana as a viable alternative treatment for phantom limb pain.

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 of tasks to be a struggle. Although some people report that their phantom pain gets resolved without treatment, others can find themselves depressed because of the continuous battle with phantom pain.

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  • What to expect when dating after limb loss.

    Dating After Limb Loss: What to Expect

    May 15, 2020

    Dating can be challenging, especially with the abundance of online dating apps. It often feels like you only have a few seconds to catch someone's...

    Dating can be challenging, especially with the abundance of online dating apps. It often feels like you only have a few seconds to catch someone's...

  • A workout plan that can help lower-limb amputees stay in shape at home.

    Stay in Shape at Home With This Workout Plan

    May 12, 2020

    If going to the gym is impossible or doesn’t seem appealing to you, we have some good news. Staying in shape—losing fat, gaining strength, and imp...

    If going to the gym is impossible or doesn’t seem appealing to you, we have some good news. Staying in shape—losing fat, gaining strength, and imp...

  •   How to modify vehicles after an amputation.

    Modifying Vehicles After an Amputation

    May 07, 2020

    After an amputation, most people are concerned about how their freedom of mobility will be affected. The good news is that most amputees can easil...

    After an amputation, most people are concerned about how their freedom of mobility will be affected. The good news is that most amputees can easil...

  • Walking meditation has numerous health benefits for amputees.

    Why Meditation Walking Is Great for Your Health

    May 05, 2020

    Walking meditation is a great way to take care of your body and mind. Just like the general mindfulness practice, walking meditation helps you dev...

    Walking meditation is a great way to take care of your body and mind. Just like the general mindfulness practice, walking meditation helps you dev...

  • Crutches Reinvented for the 21st Century

    Crutches Reinvented for the 21st Century

    April 30, 2020

    Crutches have been around since ancient times. It started as a T-shaped walking stick, which later evolved into the V-shaped design that we still ...

    Crutches have been around since ancient times. It started as a T-shaped walking stick, which later evolved into the V-shaped design that we still ...

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