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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.

Latest Stories

A virtual fashion show held in central Tokyo featured amputee models.

Setsudan Venus: A Virtual Fashion Show Featuring Amputee Models

October 16, 2020

If not for the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Paralympic Games would have taken place last August 25. The games have been rescheduled to next year, and in its place, "Setsudan Venus," a virtual fashion show, was held in central Tokyo.

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  • Boost your confidence with these 6 powerful tips.

    6 Powerful Tactics to Boost Your Confidence

    October 13, 2020

    Having confidence is powerful. It makes you feel unstoppable, capable of anything, and like you’re on top of the world. Imagine where you would be...

    Having confidence is powerful. It makes you feel unstoppable, capable of anything, and like you’re on top of the world. Imagine where you would be...

  • Nate Denofre is the first bilateral amputee to paddle the Mississippi River.

    Nate Denofre: First Bilateral Amputee to Paddle the Mississippi River

    October 08, 2020

    People who are living with limb loss or limb difference can still be physically active. Nate Denofre, a bilateral below-knee amputee, believes tha...

    People who are living with limb loss or limb difference can still be physically active. Nate Denofre, a bilateral below-knee amputee, believes tha...

  • Ampt Biking helps amputees find happiness on the trail.

    Happiness on the Trail for Amputees, Adaptive Athletes

    October 05, 2020

    The key to making sports more enjoyable is doing it with a friendly and relatable group. Ampt Biking offers this camaraderie and more to amputees ...

    The key to making sports more enjoyable is doing it with a friendly and relatable group. Ampt Biking offers this camaraderie and more to amputees ...

  • Surgical technique developed by MIT makes prosthetic limbs feel real.

    MIT-Developed Surgical Technique Makes Prosthetic Limbs Feel Real

    October 01, 2020

    Proprioception—the body's ability to perceive its position in space—is vital because it allows us to control our body's movements precisely. Howev...

    Proprioception—the body's ability to perceive its position in space—is vital because it allows us to control our body's movements precisely. Howev...

  • Low-cost prosthetic limbs are being created from plastic bottles.

    Plastic Bottles Are Being Upcycled Into Low-Cost Prosthetic Limbs

    September 29, 2020

    Among the most pressing global issues that need to be addressed as soon as possible include the lack of affordable yet high-quality prosthetic lim...

    Among the most pressing global issues that need to be addressed as soon as possible include the lack of affordable yet high-quality prosthetic lim...

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