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Prosthetic Leg: To Cover or Not to Cover?
When I first started my career as a Prosthetist in the late 90s, most—if not all—of my patients preferred to cover their prosthetic legs. Leaving prosthetic legs bare wasn’t the standard, to say t...
Showering Made Easy for Below-the-Knee Amputees with...
Showering can be quite daunting due to all the preparations that come with it: from removing your prosthesis or wrapping it in a waterproof cover to setting up the shower area to ensure that you c...
Women Who Inspire: Why These Disabled Models Rock th...
Many of us live in fear about being judged; it’s not any easier if you’re living with a "disability" because you may feel like people stare or judge you all the time. In an industry where looks an...
In Your Shopping List: A Liner that Minimizes Odor
The good news is that Ottobock just released new prosthetic liners that you will love—the 6Y78 Skeo 3D TT and the 6Y88 Skeo 3D TF. These new liners are made from silicone which is generally easy t...