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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

Man with a prosthetic leg leaning over a sink, highlighting daily grooming challenges like shaving for prosthesis users.

Is Shaving Worth the Risk? What to Know If You Wear a Prosthesis

August 20, 2025

For many individuals, shaving is just another part of their daily or weekly routine. However, shaving the area inside your prosthetic socket can get complicated. 

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  • Amputee athlete with a prosthetic leg competing in a javelin throw during an adaptive sports event.

    Fueled by Support, Amputees Take Their Shot at the Game

    August 15, 2025

    In some communities in the U.S., amputees are notably absent from public spaces. Marci Krown, founder of Krown Family Films and producer and direct...

    In some communities in the U.S., amputees are notably absent from public spaces. Marci Krown, founder of Krown Family Films and producer and direct...

  • Tilly Lockey testing Open Bionics' Hero PRO waterproof bionic hand.

    A Hand of Its Own: Influencer Tests Open Bionics’ Latest Prosthetic Innovation

    August 13, 2025

    For nearly 10 years, 19-year-old influencer Tilly Lockey has been more than just a prosthetic user; she has been a co-designer, tester, and advocat...

    For nearly 10 years, 19-year-old influencer Tilly Lockey has been more than just a prosthetic user; she has been a co-designer, tester, and advocat...

  • Using a prosthetic antiperspirant, like the Alps Anti-Perspirant Prosthetic Spray, can help improve prosthetic limb fit and function.

    Stop the Slip: How Antiperspirants Improve Prosthetic Fit and Function

    August 08, 2025

    If you wear a prosthesis, you know that sweat can be more than just an annoyance—it can directly affect how well your prosthetic limb fits and func...

    If you wear a prosthesis, you know that sweat can be more than just an annoyance—it can directly affect how well your prosthetic limb fits and func...

  • An aerial view of a rocky riverbank with rafts and rescue personnel gathered near turbulent rapids.

    Trapped in Rapids for Nearly a Day, Rafter Lives to Tell the Tale

    August 04, 2025

    Valdas Bieliauskas, a 66-year-old Lithuanian adventurer, found himself in icy cold water after his leg became stuck in a narrow gap between boulder...

    Valdas Bieliauskas, a 66-year-old Lithuanian adventurer, found himself in icy cold water after his leg became stuck in a narrow gap between boulder...

  • Daisy-May Demetre stands in the middle of a clinic, wearing her prosthetic legs.

    Despite Double Leg Loss, Teen Stays Focused on Her Dreams

    July 31, 2025

    At just 14 years old, Daisy-May Demetre is challenging societal expectations and demonstrating that determination, rather than physical limitations...

    At just 14 years old, Daisy-May Demetre is challenging societal expectations and demonstrating that determination, rather than physical limitations...

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