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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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The four holy grail prosthetic skincare products you should add to your regimen.

4 Holy-Grail Prosthetic Skincare Products You Need

September 12, 2019

While trying out new skincare products can be fun, more often than not, sticking with what has worked best for you (and for many others) is best for your overall well-being and your bank account. This is especially true when it comes to prosthetic skincare. 

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  • An amputee runner wears his blade prosthesis.

    Do Blade Prostheses Give Amputee Runners an Advantage?

    September 10, 2019

    Underneath the resilience and perseverance shown by world-class adaptive athletes is an ongoing debate about their “unfair advantage,” which has p...

    Underneath the resilience and perseverance shown by world-class adaptive athletes is an ongoing debate about their “unfair advantage,” which has p...

  • Below-knee amputee sweating excessively while running on a trail.

    How to Deal with Excessive Sweating

    September 06, 2019

    Sweating is natural; it's the body's way of regulating temperature. When our body's temperature is high, it sweats through our skin to cool down. ...

    Sweating is natural; it's the body's way of regulating temperature. When our body's temperature is high, it sweats through our skin to cool down. ...

  • The various pivotal designs of the prosthetic foot throughout history.

    An Overview of Prosthetic Foot Technology

    September 02, 2019

    There is more to the prosthetic foot than meets the eye. Its first iteration appeared in the 1500s, albeit it had a fixed ankle position. The firs...

    There is more to the prosthetic foot than meets the eye. Its first iteration appeared in the 1500s, albeit it had a fixed ankle position. The firs...

  • Illustrated amputee runners working on their prosthetic running form with gait training exercises.

    A Beginner's Guide to Amputee Running: Improving Running Form

    August 29, 2019

    Your running posture is important because it could affect your running efficiency. Your head should be held high and centered between your shoulde...

    Your running posture is important because it could affect your running efficiency. Your head should be held high and centered between your shoulde...

  • Preparing for your first run with your prosthetic leg.

    A Beginner’s Guide to Amputee Running: Preparing for the First Run

    August 27, 2019

    The goal for your first run is simple: to keep realistic expectations and to be as comfortable as possible. The former can be achieved with a litt...

    The goal for your first run is simple: to keep realistic expectations and to be as comfortable as possible. The former can be achieved with a litt...

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