Remember stretching for the first few minutes of PE class? It might have seemed unnecessary then, but try to think of stretching as a valuable tool you can pull from your toolbox to keep your body fine-tuned and mobile. Lifestyle and medical conditions, like sitting at a desk for hours...
Mobility and independence are two of the most powerful and prevalent goals of individuals with limb loss. Caring for the skin on your residual is a necessary and important part of working toward and achieving those goals. The residual’s skin takes on extreme tension and stress when placed in a...
Cracked heels might seem like a small problem, but they can be painful. Those tiny cracks can also make room for a bacterial infection. To stay active, mobile, and pain-free, you’ll need to take care of those tender heels. Why Do Heels Crack? Heels crack for a number of...
Your skin can get dry for any number of reasons—dry climate, frequent bathing in hot water, harsh soaps, aging, and various medication conditions (including diabetes and limb loss). Dry skin quickly turns into uncomfortable, itchy skin that gets easily damaged. For individuals with limb loss, diabetes, and other medical conditions,...
When the heat starts building, things can get uncomfortable. For people with limb loss, skin discomfort can get in the way of wearing a prosthesis and eventually interfere with mobility and independence. Careful preparation, monitoring, and treatment of your skin can keep it happy when temperatures rise. Here are a...
