How to Identify and Fix Uneven Weight-Bearing in Prosthetic Users

Using a prosthetic limb is about more than just walking again. It’s about walking well—with comfort, balance, and confidence. But sometimes, even with a well-made prosthesis, things don’t feel quite right. You might notice soreness on one side of your body. Or maybe your steps feel uneven. You might be leaning more on your sound […]
Role of Liners and Inserts in Enhancing Weight-Bearing Capacity

Living with a prosthetic limb means your body has to work differently. Each step, each movement, depends on how well your prosthesis fits and feels. One of the most important parts of that fit comes from something you may not see at first: the liners and inserts inside the socket. These soft layers act like […]
How to Reduce Residual Limb Pain Through Proper Load Transfer

Living with a prosthetic limb is a journey that goes beyond just wearing an artificial hand or leg. It’s about learning how your body and the prosthetic can work together as a team. One of the biggest challenges people face after amputation is residual limb pain — the pain that comes from the part of […]
Top Suspension Systems That Improve Weight Distribution and Stability

When it comes to using a prosthetic leg, how it fits is only part of the story. What truly brings the device to life—what makes it feel like part of your body—is the suspension system. The suspension system is what keeps your prosthesis attached to your limb. But more than that, it’s what helps you […]
How Weight-Bearing Affects Gait and Balance in Below-Knee Amputees

Learning to walk again after a below-knee amputation is a journey filled with both challenges and small victories. One of the biggest factors that shapes this journey is something many people overlook at first—weight-bearing. How your body handles weight, how that weight moves through your prosthesis, and how your residual limb supports it all makes […]