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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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Amputee support groups can help people cope through communication and similar experiences.

Amputee Support Group Appreciation Day | Limb Loss Awareness Month

April 14, 2018

First and foremost, life is a journey and you should never have to take alone. The beauty about amputee support groups is that they bring people who are facing similar issues together—regardless if you're new to amputee life or if you're a seasoned prosthetic wearer. 

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  • Your End-Of-Year Prosthetic Checklist

    October 26, 2017

    Simply wearing your prosthesis exposes it to an environment that can corrode, clog and disrupt vital components with dirt and debris.  Show your p...

    Simply wearing your prosthesis exposes it to an environment that can corrode, clog and disrupt vital components with dirt and debris.  Show your p...

  • Why A Peer Visitor Should Be A Part of Your Rehab Program

    Why A Peer Visitor Should Be A Part of Your Rehab Program

    September 22, 2017

    When coping with a life-altering event like an amputation, talking to someone with a similar history can offer extremely valuable insights into th...

    When coping with a life-altering event like an amputation, talking to someone with a similar history can offer extremely valuable insights into th...

  • Can 3D Printing Change the Prosthetics Game?

    October 23, 2015

    How many times did you go in for a fitting before your prosthesis finally fit right? It usually takes several fittings and adjustments to get a so...

    How many times did you go in for a fitting before your prosthesis finally fit right? It usually takes several fittings and adjustments to get a so...

  • Are you going to the Amputee Coalition Conference?

    July 15, 2015

    A year ago, we decided to completely overhaul the Amputee Store website. Well, many cups of coffee later, it's nearly complete.  We wanted our sit...

    A year ago, we decided to completely overhaul the Amputee Store website. Well, many cups of coffee later, it's nearly complete.  We wanted our sit...

  • Are you controlling your socket volume?

    July 12, 2015

    You already know that the size and shape of your residual limb is constantly changing. Throughout your day, these subtle or not so subtle changes i...

    You already know that the size and shape of your residual limb is constantly changing. Throughout your day, these subtle or not so subtle changes i...

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