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Össur Pro-flex XC - Anyone using this foot?

Started by Steve Mestdagh in Overcoming challenges of lower extremity amputation 10 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Anyone using this foot? I love it w/ my new prosthesis but I've been breaking this foot about 2-3 times/ year. Össur covers it since it's under warranty but it's a real hassle. I'm active but my Vari-Flex took years for delamination to become a…Continue

prosthetic antiperspirant

Started by Floyd Allen in General. Last reply by kathryn cartwright on Friday. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Does anyone know of a good prosthetic antiperspirant?Continue

Ampower Survey

Started by Floyd Allen in General. Last reply by Floyd Allen Oct 8. 2 Replies 0 Likes

I was taking the Ampower survey but I wasn't able to complete it because it was forcing me to answer questions that I had no knowlege of. Example " do I get more out of an online support group like Ampower or an inperson group" Well I have never…Continue

uneven ground

Started by drew wattier in General. Last reply by rachel mccartin 16 hours ago. 9 Replies 1 Like

I am a AKA. If the the ground is lower on my prosthetic side, I walk without an issue. If the ground is higher on my prosthetic side, I can walk, but it is not easy and it is a burden. Any suggestions? My prosthetic person measured me---I am…Continue

I-limb quantum

Started by Eric Williams in General. Last reply by Mike Benning, Ampower Boston Sep 5. 11 Replies 1 Like

Hello all,I just received my new i-limb quantum hand and would like to know of any tips and tricks would greatly be appreciated.thanksericContinue

Donning with a parachute

Started by Eric Williams in General. Last reply by Mike Benning, Ampower Boston Sep 5. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Hello,I am a bellow elbow amputee who is having a very hard time using a donning parachute to put my prosthetic arm on...any ideas. Also, my Prosthetic maker had a hard time pulling me in with two hands.ThanksericContinue

Endolite LINX system- microprocessor ankle that commuincate with microprocessor knee.

Started by rachel mccartin in Overcoming challenges of lower extremity amputation. Last reply by Preston LaFour Sep 1. 2 Replies 0 Likes

I was fit last Friday 8/17/2018 with a Enodlite Linx System which is amazing. I am a 50 year old right above knee amputee. I have been an amputee for 30 years. This new prosthesis is awesome. Not only does it take pressure and stress off of my left…Continue

They don't really want to know how you are feeling

Started by Preston LaFour in Depression / Anxiety. Last reply by Benjamin Richard Hull Sep 13. 17 Replies 1 Like

Hi! My name is Preston. I have been an amputee since 2004. BKA . A long limb. At first when I lost my foot .I was strong, Young, energetic .Only experienced some depression .I couldn't sleep. Because of the phantom pain. So my then sister in-law…Continue