Managing sweat in the Warmer months With the beginning of Summer and having already experienced a few days of extreme heat, it’s a good time to recall some of the advice or techniques used to help manage perspiration (sweat) when using a prosthesis.After limb loss,...
At ProMotion Prosthetics, we strive to do all we can to ensure our clients are able to achieve optimal outcomes and achieve their personal goals. However, it is not without the dedication, hard work and positive attitude of our clients that they will be able to reach...
In today’s climate of advancing prosthetic technology, the range of knees, feet, hands and other componentry that are available for amputees is ever-growing. With such large numbers of these products, it can be difficult to distinguish which activities each individual...
“I want to try the impossible to show it can be done” These are just some of the inspiring words spoken by the incredible Terry Fox as he embarked on his mission to run across Canada, all the while wearing a prosthetic leg. Terry Fox was a young, athletic and...
Lance Anderson – The Rodeo Stuntman
Introducing Ken Anderson
Limbs 4 Life has a free quarterly publication called Amplified which is distributed nationally free of charge in digital and print formats. Featuring profiles and perspectives from amputees, amplified covers a diverse range of topics including health and wellbeing,...
There are a lot of activities out there that you as a prosthetic user shouldn’t feel limited in doing, just because your prosthetic limbs don't allow it. Did you know that we as prosthetists can design and manufacture limbs especially for you to take part in these...
A History of Prosthetics from Egyptian toes and Pirate legs… how far have we come? Considering the very first prosthetic toe, seen here on this Egyptian mummy was made from a paper maché type mixture of linen, glue and plaster… we’ve come a long way in the development...
