Modifying Your Home After Amputation
Healing after an amputation is not just about recuperating physically; it also encompasses acclimating to a new manner of living. Going home after an amputation can be challenging, but with appropriate preparation, a safe and accommodating setting that aids your independence and security can be created. The following are practical suggestions for modifying your home […]
What Is a Trans Femoral Prosthesis?
Before Oscar Pistorius became the focal point of a murder mystery, the double amputee was renowned internationally for competing in the London 2012 Summer Olympics games with prosthetic legs. In medicine, prosthetics are designed to help individuals with missing body parts attain a normal life. Artificial legs assist patients to boost their self-esteem and confidence […]
Amputation and Negative Body Image: Show Off Your Prosthesis to Lift Your Spirits
When dealing with an amputation, you will experience a variety of emotions. Sorrow and feeling dejected are common, along with having a negative body image. Specialists suggest implementing tactics such as participating in a peer support group, discussing your feelings with a family member or friend, and working with a professional to help you navigate […]
How Do Robotic Prostheses Work?
A prosthesis, or a prosthetic limb, is an apparatus that replaces a missing limb. You might run across any number of different kinds of prosthetics, but the most advanced by far are robotic prostheses. A far cry from the wooden or metal hands used in bygone eras, robotic prosthetics are mechanical limbs that the user […]
Managing Limb Loss | Self-Care and Acceptance After an Amputation
The amputation of a limb is a distressing, life-changing event, and each person handles it in their way. Whether it be from a traumatic injury or the result of an illness, limb loss can trigger a variety of emotions from anger to disbelief, anguish to acceptance, along with perception of self. In addition to making […]
Process and Cost of Obtaining a Prosthesis
Living with limb loss can be a life-altering experience, impacting mobility, independence, and self-esteem. However, modern advancements in prosthetic technology have made it possible for individuals to regain functionality and improve their quality of life. What will it cost? What is the process? This blog post will explore obtaining a prosthesis and discuss the associated […]
Guidance on Selecting the Right Prosthetist
For those who have endured limb amputation, a prosthetic limb can be a life-altering device that inspires them to resume mobility and independence. Selecting a certified prosthetist is a critical stage in the journey. This individual performs a key role – developing and fitting prosthetic devices customized to an individual’s specific needs. The following are […]
Four Types of Upper Limb Orthoses
When a patient’s upper limbs need a little extra help, they can rely on Human Technology P&O to offer the support needed. These devices can stabilize their limbs or provide the needed support until the limbs are strong enough to move on their own. Depending on the needs of patients, there are different types that […]
How Do Prosthetic Arms Work?
Have you ever watched someone with a prosthetic arm and wondered how they were able to get the arm to move for them? People can use their prosthetic arms to pick things up, play sports, and complete other day-to-day tasks. How do prosthetic arms work? There are different ways to power the limbs. Here are […]
Mental Health Awareness Month
With May as National Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to maintain your mental health with self-care. It means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical and mental health. Self-care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. […]