Energy storing and return (ESAR) prosthetic feet revolutionized the field of prosthetics when they were introduced in the 1980s as they efficiently store and release energy during movement. However, many users have found its downsides: increased foot height, compromised appearance, …
Energy-Storing Prosthetic Foot Ottobock Evanto Unlocks Superior Mobility Read more »
Today’s prosthetic arms and hands are flexible and versatile. We’re not quite at Star Wars®-level technology yet, but we’re getting there. Read More
While using prosthetics might appear simple—just put them on in the morning and wear them throughout the day—navigating life as a new amputee presents its own challenges. Understanding how long and often other prosthetic users wear their limbs, particularly in …
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 among young adults aged 19 to 29. The survey was conducted in 142 countries, with …
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New Year’s resolutions often include losing weight, improving financial health, and enhancing mental health. If the last item is also on your list, practicing gratitude might be a good idea. A study has shown that this simple practice is beneficial …
Gratitude is Good for Your Mental Health and Heart Read more »
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 …
Easing Phantom Limb Pain With Spinal Cord Stimulation Read more »
Massage therapy is known to provide healing and pain relief for most lower back problems. When the correct muscle or muscle group is targeted, pain, especially ones caused by wearing a prosthetic limb, can be controlled at its source. Read …
Low Back Pain: Which Muscles Should Be Massaged? Read more »
Existing upper extremity prostheses that rely on a human-computer interface typically have restricted functionality and pose a significant cognitive demand for their users. These limitations are often responsible for the high rates of abandonment of prosthetic devices. Read More
If you’re very anxious, you know how difficult it is to relax. Anxiety has ruined many a rest day for you by gatecrashing your precious downtime and destroying any opportunity to unwind… Read More
“Limb loss” (LL) is the permanent removal or acquired amputation of a body part due to injury or disease1. Specific health conditions such as diabetes, gangrene, and ischemic vascular disease increase the risk of LL2. Past research shows that individuals …