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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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How to Improve Postural Control and Balance in People With Traumatic Below-Knee Amputation

March 28, 2024

Postural control, or maintaining proper body alignment, is crucial for performing daily activities and preventing falls. Unfortunately, people with below-knee limb loss struggle with postural control and balance due to the loss of sensory feedback and muscle control in the residual limb.

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  • Nurse Challenges Navy Regulations Discriminating Against Disabled People

    March 24, 2024

    Hannah Cvancara is an Orthopaedic nurse with unilateral below-knee limb loss. Born into a military family, she aspired to serve the country as a mi...

    Hannah Cvancara is an Orthopaedic nurse with unilateral below-knee limb loss. Born into a military family, she aspired to serve the country as a mi...

  • Challenging Weight Prejudice in the Healthcare System

    March 20, 2024

    Patients with obesity often face weight bias in healthcare settings, where healthcare professionals judge and stigmatize them. To push back against...

    Patients with obesity often face weight bias in healthcare settings, where healthcare professionals judge and stigmatize them. To push back against...

  • How to Handle Someone With A Narcissistic Personality

    March 15, 2024

    The word ‘narcissist’ is often used to describe someone self-centered and lacking in empathy. However, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a...

    The word ‘narcissist’ is often used to describe someone self-centered and lacking in empathy. However, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a...

  • How to Talk to Your Healthcare Team About Chronic Pain

    March 10, 2024

    Navigating chronic pain, especially for a person living with limb loss, can be challenging. Chronic pain varies in cause, duration, frequency, loca...

    Navigating chronic pain, especially for a person living with limb loss, can be challenging. Chronic pain varies in cause, duration, frequency, loca...

  • Researchers Develop Technology that Controls Robotic Prosthetic Legs Better

    March 04, 2024

    The effects of amputation are not limited to physical disability; it often leads to psychological challenges as well. To address this problem, expe...

    The effects of amputation are not limited to physical disability; it often leads to psychological challenges as well. To address this problem, expe...

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