The Role of Residual Limb Conditioning in Long-Term Prosthetic Comfort

When someone loses a limb, the journey to recovery doesn’t end with getting a prosthetic. In fact, that’s just the beginning. One of the most important—but often overlooked—parts of this journey is getting the remaining part of the limb, called the residual limb, ready to use a prosthetic comfortably. Residual limb conditioning is not just […]
Pre-Prosthetic Exercises Every Amputee Should Know

Recovering from limb loss isn’t just about healing. It’s about getting ready — fully and properly — for what comes next. And before you ever take that first step with a prosthetic, your body needs to learn how to move again. That’s where pre-prosthetic exercises come in. These exercises are the quiet heroes of recovery. […]
How to Strengthen Your Residual Limb Before Prosthetic Fitting

When someone loses a limb, it can feel like life has been turned upside down. There’s a lot to process — emotionally and physically. But while you’re healing, there’s something very important you can do that will help make everything that comes after much easier: start strengthening your residual limb. Before a prosthetic can feel […]
What Is Pre-Prosthetic Therapy and Why It’s Critical for Recovery

Losing a limb is life-changing. But what often surprises many people is that getting a prosthetic limb doesn’t begin with picking the right device. It starts much earlier — with something called pre-prosthetic therapy. This is a crucial part of recovery that happens before you ever wear a prosthetic. It’s the time where your body […]
How Regular Check-Ups Improve Prosthetic Fit and Extend Device Life

A prosthetic is more than just a tool. It becomes part of a person’s everyday life — something they rely on from morning to night. But like any part of the body or any well-used machine, prosthetics need care. And that care starts with regular check-ups. Too often, people only return to their clinic when […]