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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

Easing Phantom Limb Pain With Spinal Cord Stimulation

January 22, 2024

There are currently 1.5 million Americans who live with lower-limb amputation. Among that number, eight out of 10 experience some degree of chronic phantom limb pain. This pain often doesn't respond to medications and dramatically reduces quality of life. But researchers have found an accessible way to at least ease the pain—through spinal cord ...

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  • Gratitude is Good for Your Mental Health and Heart

    January 19, 2024

    New Year’s resolutions often include losing weight, improving financial health, and enhancing mental health. If the last item is also on your list,...

    New Year’s resolutions often include losing weight, improving financial health, and enhancing mental health. If the last item is also on your list,...

  • Young Boy Now Enjoys Sports With Prosthetic Arm from The War Amps

    January 14, 2024

    About a century ago, a non-profit organization called The War Amps was created to assist veterans who lost their limbs during the First World War. ...

    About a century ago, a non-profit organization called The War Amps was created to assist veterans who lost their limbs during the First World War. ...

  • The Cure to Your Chronic Pain May Lie in the Brain

    January 10, 2024

    Understanding pain can be a complex and confusing experience. Although we may feel pain in a specific part of our body, it results from a series of...

    Understanding pain can be a complex and confusing experience. Although we may feel pain in a specific part of our body, it results from a series of...

  • How to Recognize Depression in Men

    January 07, 2024

    People of all gender identities experience depression at some point. However, it’s more challenging to recognize and diagnose depression in men due...

    People of all gender identities experience depression at some point. However, it’s more challenging to recognize and diagnose depression in men due...

  • Why Social Connections Matter for Your Well-Being

    January 03, 2024

    From June 2022 to February 2023, a Meta-Gallup survey found that 24% of people aged 15 and above reported feeling lonely, with the highest rates am...

    From June 2022 to February 2023, a Meta-Gallup survey found that 24% of people aged 15 and above reported feeling lonely, with the highest rates am...

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