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...
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Simple but Important Differences Between T1 and T2 Diabetes (Do They Affect Your Skin?)
When you have diabetes, it affects the body’s major systems and organs, including the skin. However, the two types of diabetes, type 1 (T1) and type 2 (T2), are different in a few key ways. The question is—do those differences affect your skin differently, too? The Rundown on T1...
How to Prevent Winter Sports (and Activity) Injuries
A change in seasons often brings a change in activities. Colder temperatures, snow, and rain might make hiking and outdoor running a little miserable. Whether you’re the type to power through cold weather or someone who transitions their sports and activities when the weather turns, watch out for winter injuries....
How Perspiration Affects the Fit of Your Socket (and What to Do About It)
A little (or a lot of) extra perspiration is very common after limb loss. Loss of cooling surface area, heat trapped in the socket and liner, and the extra effort it takes to move with a prosthetic all contribute to heat buildup. That heat affects the fit of your socket,...
How to Increase Mobility with Gait Training
The loss of a limb changes how your body moves. Gait training is an integral part of gaining and maintaining mobility through muscle strength, balance, and correct movement patterns. Even if it’s been a while since you’ve done gait training, keeping your muscles strong and balanced can prevent changes in...