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Amputee Skin Care Tips for Warmer Weather
April 6, 2020
Categories: Care, General, Healthy Lifestyle, Prosthesis, Prosthetic, Skin Care, Tips
As the seasons change, taking care of the skin that comes in contact with the socket of your prosthesis becomes even more important. With warm weather comes the possibility of more rubbing, cracking, skin breakdown and more. Keep reading to learn some...
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How Prosthetic Devices Helped These Animals
March 20, 2020
Categories: General, Prosthesis, Prosthetic
Prosthetic devices aren’t just for humans. The amazing technological advances of prostheses have expanded to help our four-legged friends and more. Everyone should be able to live their best life. This has enabled many animals to have a second chance...
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Pick Up a New Hobby in 2020: Best Sports for Amputees
February 10, 2020
Categories: Activity, Prosthesis, Prosthetic, Sports
Does the new year have you excited and motivated to step out of your comfort zone? It’s a great time to try something new that’s fun but also physically challenging. Cycling Cycling is a fantastic way to strengthen your cardiovascular...
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4 Basic Components of Prosthetic Legs
January 20, 2020
Categories: Prosthesis, Prosthetic
The technological advancement in the architecture of prosthetic legs is amazing. One hundred years ago, they could never imagine the intuitiveness or sleek look of prosthetics and would not have had the materials to make anything that worked well. They...
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Tips for Taking Care of Your Liner & Socket
January 13, 2020
Categories: Care, General, Limb Loss, Prosthesis, Prosthetic
Anything that you use daily should be cleaned daily. Just as you brush your teeth each day, so should you take proper care of your prosthesis. It’s important not only for the health of your prosthesis but also for you. Here’s what you need...
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5 Tips on Caring For Your Prosthetic
December 16, 2019
Categories: General, Prosthesis, Prosthetic
Prosthesis care is key - whether you’re traveling to places with colder temperatures this season or staying put, proper care can help you feel more comfortable and keep your prosthesis in better shape. That’s why we’ve come up with our...
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Be Prepared: Precautions to Take When Wearing Prosthetics
December 9, 2019
Categories: Activity, Care, General, Prosthesis, Prosthetic, Safety
If you are planning on traveling this holiday season or venturing out to icier areas in the U.S., we wanted to share some of our simple tips to help you stay safe out there. Having a prosthetic requires a learning curve, so it’s important to be...
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How to Enjoy the Great Outdoors as a New Amputee
November 15, 2019
Categories: Activity, Exercise, Prosthesis, Prosthetic
As the temperature outside decreases, there are still plenty of things you can do as an amputee to enjoy the outdoors. If you’re new to your prosthesis, don’t think that you have to give the nice weather a pass this year. With some practice,...
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Tips for Better Sleep With Your Prosthesis
October 21, 2019
Categories: Prosthetic, Sleep
As an amputee, you know the power of a good night’s sleep, but a third of Americans say they don’t get enough! While this can be remedied by practicing good sleep habits, as an amputee, you may need to take some additional measures. What you...
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What You Should Know About Phantom Limb Pain
September 19, 2019
Categories: Phantom Limb Pain, Prosthetic
Each year, approximately 185,000 people undergo various amputations in the United States. While the reasons for amputations vary, one thing remains consistent—80 percent of those amputees experience phantom limb pain. BioAdvance Prosthetic Solutions...
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