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Healthy Eating for Amputees

Mar 2, 2022

Mar
02
2022

As an amputee, a question you might be asking yourself is, “How do I stay healthy?” Adequate nutrition provides amputees a powerful emotional ….

From Lower Leg Loss to Walking Again — My Journey

Feb 25, 2022

Feb
25
2022

Regardless of how it occurs, experiencing limb loss is a traumatic experience. But, it is possible to adapt, adjust, and move forward with ….

COVID-19 is making amputations more common. Two Philly-area survivors tell their stories.

Feb 2, 2022

Feb
02
2022

Each year, nearly 100,000 Americans undergo a leg amputation, over half of which are due to diabetes and peripheral artery disease. However, COVID-19 ….

How to Focus on Yourself on New Year’s Eve

Dec 2, 2021

Dec
02
2021

Every year people make resolutions to change something about themselves or start doing something differently. There is always room for being grateful too. ….

What You Need to Know About Prosthetics as A New Amputee

Nov 2, 2021

Nov
02
2021

The goal of a prosthetic is to restore normal body function to a patient. Prosthetic limbs allow amputees to walk, write, run, hold ….

Develop Your Mental Strength With These Tips

Oct 2, 2021

Oct
02
2021

The loss of a leg or arm can impact a person’s ability to walk or balance correctly. Daily life will be forever changed. ….

5 Ways to Control Sweating

Sep 1, 2021

Sep
01
2021

Have you noticed that you sweat more since amputation? Sweating is part of everyone’s cooling process, but amputees are particularly likely to sweat ….

Desensitization Exercises After Limb Amputation

Aug 9, 2021

Aug
09
2021

Hypersensitivity to touch in your residual limb occurs in many cases. Engaging in a comprehensive rehab program, including exercise and desensitization exercises, can ….

Phantom Limb Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Jul 5, 2021

Jul
05
2021

Phantom limb pain was for a long time poorly understood. In recent years, advances in medicine are changing that. The first step in ….

6 Possible Causes of Hip Pain When Sitting

Jun 22, 2021

Jun
22
2021

Sitting with an incorrect posture can cause a variety of issues in prosthetic users. A common one is a hip pain. Learn some ….

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