Whatever injury or disease made your amputation necessary, it was life-changing in and of itself. And getting used to life without your limb adds another degree of difficulty. Learn what it takes to restore your mobility after hip disarticulation.
Athletes are typically healthy and strong, but their bones may be at risk for stress fractures if they push too hard. Who knew you could actually overtrain? Here’s how orthotics may be the most important piece of sports equipment you use.
Dragging, dropping, or slapping your foot may be more than just clumsiness or a mishap — it could be a sign of a condition called drop foot. Here's what you need to know.
The human arm is an amazing design, and it moves in loads of different ways. While a prosthesis can’t replace your natural arm’s complete range of motion, it can be pretty amazing in its own right. Discover the advances and multiple options now available.
If your child was born missing a limb or has had an amputation, they’ve already experienced more than enough grief and pain. But their prosthesis journey doesn’t have to add to it. Here’s how to ease the way into life with a prosthetic limb.
When you have foot problems, shoe orthotics can ease pain and improve your stride. But did you know that orthotics can do the same for other parts of your body? Find out how custom orthotics speed recovery and increase functionality in any limb.
Losing a limb doesn’t have to stop you from doing the things you love in life. In fact, in a matter of months, you can get right back to sports and other activities that keep you healthy and happy. Here’s how.
Childhood is a critical time of growth. Bones get longer and stronger, and, ideally, they follow the right path and pace. When they don’t, there’s a way to help. Find out why your toddler might need custom orthotics.
Your feet need extra care when you’re diabetic, and part of the solution is wearing the right kind of shoes. Therapeutic shoes can help keep your feet healthy and keep them feeling good, too.
If your child has lost limbs as a result of an illness or accident, pediatric prosthetics might be an option for you to pursue. Learn more about how pediatric prosthetics can help your child thrive.
If you’re in the military, you probably put a lot of stress on your feet and ankles. Learn more about how you can benefit from military orthotics.
About two percent of Americans have some form of paralysis, originating from injury or illness. Most of them have some form of nerve-related issue, preventing communication from the brain to the muscles, but sometimes, the muscles themselves fail.
A cancer of any kind is never good news, but it can be helpful to better understand what you’re up against. Here’s a look at the difference between two of the main types of cancer — sarcoma and carcinoma.
If you’ve lost the lower part of your leg, strengthening the remaining muscles, as well as your support muscles, can make a huge difference in how you fare. To get you started, here are 10 exercises designed to keep you moving.
One in 20 Americans over age 50 has peripheral vascular disease, a serious condition that can increase your chances of suffering a stroke, heart attack, or other health complications. Read on to find out what it is and who is at risk?