Top Mistakes to Avoid During Pre-Prosthetic Therapy

Losing a limb can feel like the world has shifted beneath your feet. It’s not just about the physical change—it affects how you move, how you feel, and how you live every day. That’s why the journey to using a prosthetic doesn’t begin with the prosthetic itself. It starts much earlier, during pre-prosthetic therapy. This […]
Managing Scar Tissue and Swelling in Pre-Prosthetic Rehab

The journey to using a prosthetic doesn’t begin with the fitting. It starts much earlier, during healing and preparation. Two of the most important things that shape this process are scar tissue and swelling. These might sound like small parts of recovery, but they can make a big difference in how comfortable, stable, and effective […]
How Muscle Strength Affects Prosthetic Control and Mobility

Muscle strength plays a bigger role in prosthetic use than most people realize. Whether it’s walking, lifting, or simply standing still, the body needs strong, active muscles to make a prosthetic feel like a natural part of movement. Without that strength, the prosthetic can feel heavy, unsteady, or even painful. When someone loses a limb, […]
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. […]