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September 27, 2024

Passive Prosthesis: What You Should Know

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September 26, 2024

Orthotics vs. Orthopedics: What’s the Difference?

Famous People with Prosthetic Limbs
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September 24, 2024
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September 24, 2024

Famous People with Prosthetic Limbs: A List of Inspiring Amputee Celebrities

Going to School with a Prosthesis
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September 14, 2024
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September 14, 2024

Going to School with a Prosthesis: A Complete Guide for Parents

person with a disability and prosthetic leg
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September 10, 2024
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September 10, 2024

Coping with Grief After Limb Loss

residual limb care
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September 6, 2024
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September 6, 2024

Residual Limb Care: Skincare and Infection Prevention Guide

doctor examining children's feet
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September 4, 2024
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September 4, 2024

Does My Child Need Orthotics? A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

how amputees can avoid the federal benefits cliff
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July 3, 2024
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July 3, 2024

How Amputees Can Avoid the Federal Benefits Cliff

amputee rehabilitation stages of post amputation training and physical therapy
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July 1, 2024
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July 1, 2024

Amputee Rehabilitation: Stages of Post-Amputation Training and Physical Therapy

residual limb changes after amputation
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June 28, 2024
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June 28, 2024

Residual Limb Changes After Amputation

stages of prosthetic fitting steps to getting a prosthesis
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June 26, 2024
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June 26, 2024

Stages of Prosthetic Fitting: Steps to Getting a Prosthesis

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June 11, 2024
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June 11, 2024

Becoming a Police Officer as an Amputee: Can You Be a Cop with a Prosthetic Leg?

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June 10, 2024
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June 10, 2024

Your Guide to 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris: Dates, Events, and Athletes

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June 4, 2024
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June 4, 2024

Exercises for Leg Amputees: Tips on Working Out with Prosthetics

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May 27, 2024
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May 27, 2024

Amputee Careers: Embracing Potential, Ensuring Success

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May 24, 2024
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May 24, 2024

Cycling for Amputees: How to Ride a Bike with a Limb Difference

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May 23, 2024
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May 23, 2024

Can Your FSA Help Cover Prosthetics? Let's Talk Healthcare Benefits

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May 22, 2024
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May 22, 2024

Can a Disabled Person Become a Pilot?

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May 15, 2024
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May 15, 2024

Amputee Home and Auto Insurance Guide

pain treatment for amputees
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April 16, 2024
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April 16, 2024

Post-Amputation Pain Management

specialized kitchen tools for amputees
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April 11, 2024
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April 11, 2024

Amputee Kitchen Tools: Tips for Enhancing Culinary Independence

challenges of amputee pregnancy
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April 11, 2024
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April 11, 2024

Navigating Pregnancy with a Prosthesis: Tips for Pregnant Amputees

traveling with expert prosthetic support
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February 27, 2024
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February 27, 2024

Traveling Tips for Amputees

the range of prosthetic leg costs
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January 11, 2024
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January 11, 2024

How Much Does a Prosthetic Leg Cost in 2024?

amputation and return to work
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January 10, 2024
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January 10, 2024

Strategies for a Successful Return to Work After Amputation

veterans prosthetic appliances
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December 7, 2023
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December 7, 2023

Understanding Prosthetics for Veterans

the value of K-level prostheses
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December 6, 2023
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December 6, 2023

Demystifying K-Levels for Prosthetics: Understanding Your Mobility

prosthetic process
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October 19, 2023

How Long Does It Take to Get a Prosthetic Leg?

achieving better sleep with prosthetics
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October 6, 2023

Can You Sleep with a Prosthetic Leg?

challenges of running with a prosthetic leg
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July 18, 2023

Can You Run with a Prosthetic Leg?

prosthetic leg liners
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June 29, 2023

Prosthetic Liner Guide: Types, Benefits & More

prosthesis medical terms for amputees
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June 6, 2023

What Medical Terms Should New Amputees Know?

orthosis vs. prosthesis
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May 16, 2023

Orthotics vs. Prosthetics: What's the Difference?

professional orthotic assistance
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April 27, 2023

Do I Need Arch Support? 6 Signs You Need Orthotics

child amputee prosthetics
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April 8, 2024
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April 10, 2023

Advantages and Disadvantages of Prosthetics for Children

insurance reimbursement for orthotics
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April 4, 2023

Does Insurance Cover Orthotics?

osteoarthritis of the ankle
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April 4, 2023

How Is Osteoarthritis of the Foot and Ankle Treated?

amputee swimming
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March 31, 2023

Can You Swim with a Prosthetic Leg?

insurance coverage of different types of prosthetics
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February 7, 2024
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March 3, 2023

Are Prosthetics Covered by Insurance?

orthotics for cerebral palsy
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January 6, 2023

Orthotics for Cerebral Palsy: Everything You Need to Know

treatment options for ITW
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December 29, 2022

Orthotic Treatment for Idiopathic Toe-Walking in Kids

the need for diabetic limb amputations
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September 25, 2024
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November 30, 2022

Diabetes and Amputation: Why Do Diabetics Lose Limbs?

amputee driving
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September 26, 2024
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November 30, 2022

Driving with a Prosthetic Leg

winter safety guide
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November 28, 2022

Winter Safety Guide for Lower-Limb Amputees

average cost of custom orthotics
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June 27, 2024
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November 24, 2022

How Much Do Custom Orthotics Cost?

causes of amputation
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October 12, 2022

What Causes Amputation? Causes, Symptoms, and Risk Factors of Limb Loss

types of custom orthotics
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February 5, 2024
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October 10, 2022

Different Types of Custom Orthotics

supporting the kid with limb difference
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August 23, 2022

How to Help Your Child Adjust to a Limb Loss and Amputation

how long do custom orthotics last
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August 18, 2022

How Long Do Custom Orthotics Last & How Often to Replace Them?

the importance of home modifications for amputees
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July 26, 2022

Common Home Modifications and Adaptations for Recent Amputees

use a leg prosthesis
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March 26, 2024
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July 18, 2022

How to Walk with a Prosthetic Leg?

functional prosthetic arm
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February 13, 2024
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June 13, 2022

How Do Prosthetic Arms Work?

Above-Knee Amputation
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February 12, 2024
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June 11, 2022

How Do Above-the-Knee Prosthetics Work

prosthetic socket
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February 20, 2024
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June 10, 2022

What Is a Prosthetic Socket: Function & Fitting

Phantom limb syndrome
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January 10, 2022

What Is Phantom Limb and Why Does Phantom Limb Pain Occur?

Protect and Take Care of Prosthesis
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September 26, 2024
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December 26, 2021

What You Need to Know About Prosthetic Care and Maintenance

Different Types of Prosthetics
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December 22, 2021

What Are the Different Types of Prosthetics?