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Insights from our prosthetists about new technology, advances in prosthetics, & more
Upper Extremity Amputee Exercises
September 4, 2019 Category: Tips for Amputees, Arm Prosthetics, Amputee Support
Upper Extremity Amputation Exercises: A Helpful Guide for Active Amputees One of the most effective ways to recover from an upper-extremity amputation is to find a challenging, yet realistic fitness …
Read MoreLower-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 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 MoreThe Foundation of the Modern Prosthesis: The Liner – Part Two
January 4, 2017
What is the most important part of a prosthetic liner? Easy, the fit. It must fit well! The off the shelf options are staggering and work in most cases so …
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