Increased stability, safety, and function are among the many benefits of microprocessor-controlled knees. Microprocessor-controlled knees have revolutionized the growing demands of lower-limb amputee treatment by increasing mobility and improving overall quality of life. Whether you want to expand ... Read More
Taking advantage of modern sports prosthetics for athletes can help keep active amputees in the game. The loss of a limb is traumatic for every amputee, but for those whose life revolves around sports, the inability to continue to compete can often lead to depression. However, losing a limb does not ... Read More
After a lower limp amputation, a prosthesis can help you live life to the fullest if you stay active and utilize the help of your prosthetist. Lower limb prosthetics for amputees open up a new world to those that wear them. A high-quality prosthesis can provide functionality, maneuverability, and, ... Read More
Each patient who has undergone an amputation is unique, which means that each prosthetic limb must be custom designed and built to fit the patient’s body. The design and production process for prosthetics involves a number of steps to create an effective and functioning artificial limb. Before the ... Read More
Can phantom limb pain really be treated with a prosthesis? Regular prosthesis wear and new innovative myoelectric prosthetic devices appear promising for amputees. Studies estimate that 80% of amputees suffer from phantom limb pain. While phantom limb pain is most commonly experienced following the ... Read More
The worlds of sports and prosthetics are colliding, resulting in a realm of advanced prosthetics that has catapulted athletes into an era of revolutionary gains. In the past few decades, the world of sports prosthetics for athletes has realized technological advancements that have allowed artificial ... Read More
Relax and enjoy your vacation by planning and preparing for travel with your prosthetic or orthotic device ahead of time. Whether your summer travel destination is somewhere temperate and urban, or humid and exotic, you need know how to travel with your prosthetic or orthotic device. Changes in ... Read More