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Insights from our prosthetists about new technology, advances in prosthetics, & more
Lower-Extremity Recovery: Exercises for Below-Knee Amputees
August 13, 2019 Category: Tips for Amputees, Amputee Support
Whether you’re preparing for or recovering from a below-knee amputation, there are a number of amputee fitness routines out there to help you rebuild your strength, regain your balance, and …
Read MoreLower-Extremity Recovery: Above-Knee Amputation Exercises
August 12, 2019 Category: Tips for Amputees, Amputee Support
A Guide to Hip Disarticulation, Hemipelvectomy & Above-Knee Amputation Exercises If you’re preparing to receive, or have already received, any sort of amputation above the knee, including a hip disarticulation …
Read MoreThe Benefits of Rolled Silicone Sockets
June 24, 2019 Category: Technology, Amputee Support
Rolled Silicone Sockets for Prosthetic Devices At MCOP, we’re always staying up with the latest breakthroughs related to prosthetics, sockets, and the materials used to build them. One of the …
Read MoreSports Prosthetic Devices You Didn’t Know Existed
June 6, 2019 Category: Technology, Tips for Amputees, Arm Prosthetics, Amputee Support
Advanced Sports Prosthetics: Helping Amputee Athletes Get Back in Action Whether you’re a recent amputee or were born with a missing limb, there’s no reason you can’t participate in all …
Read MorePediatric Amputee Support: Back to School
March 25, 2019 Category: Tips for Amputees, Amputee Support
Reacclimating to School Post-Amputation: Your Role as a Parent Following a pediatric amputation or surgery, it’s perfectly natural for children to feel a wide range of emotions, spanning the gauntlet …
Read MoreCan a double wall socket double your socket comfort?
September 6, 2018 Category: Technology
The answer is – it might! Double wall sockets or 2-stage sockets are essentially two sockets in one. The shorter inner socket is secured to your limb with either suction or …
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