Celebrating or simply remembering specific dates and milestones hold significant power. It allows us to look back and see how far we have come. Celebrating your amputation anniversary (which we will refer to in this article as “ampuversary”) is no …
Most people are used to offering their opinions without understanding what the situation is like for others. So, when we received a question from a reader about what to do when his wife told him not to take his leg …
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A loose prosthetic socket can create a whole host of issues that affect the function and comfort of your prosthesis. Symptoms of a loose socket are not limited to feeling pressure along a bone or increased lower back pain, among …
Amputees are all too familiar with a prosthetic shrinker because they are sure to wear them at one point or another. They usually are introduced to the shrinkerduring their rehabilitation phase when limb maturation and swelling reduction are critical. Some …
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Working out as a new below-the-knee (BK) amputee can be challenging. You’re not sure what to expect from your prosthesis yet, and some moves can be difficult to modify for those days when you can’t tolerate your prosthesis. And there’s …
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A Paralympic swimmer who had both of her legs amputated has revealed that a woman tried to shame her for parking in a handicapped spot because she didn’t realize she was disabled — saying this happens to her all of …
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Saying that exercise is beneficial for your health is not news. However, new evidence suggests that vigorous exercise may reduce one’s risk of heart disease and even cancer. Encouraging findings of this new study was presented during EuroEcho 2019, a …
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Diabetes the leading cause of non-traumatic Lower Extremity Amputation (LEA) in the US with 60% of all non-traumatic LEA occurring in diabetics[1]. From this, it is clear that a majority of the patient a Physical Therapist will see for amputee …
“Just because we’re missing a part, doesn’t mean we should miss out.” If you’ve watched any of my videos on Amputee Outdoors, you’ve probably heard me say that more than a few times. It’s true. With the advances in prosthetic …
Boston, MA – April 11, 2023 — disAbled Life Alliance, a public benefit corporation, has launched the Prosthesis for Every Limb Initiative. This new initiative focuses on providing access to prosthetic devices to amputees who lack access due to disparities …