The Upper Limb Library / Athletes

Some terminal devices function just fine in any type of weather, but myoelectric devices have some extreme temperature considerations. Learn more.

Exercise should be performed with proper body mechanics and a balanced posture to prevent injury – best achieved by wearing a prosthesis.

In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of our patients who wore prostheses as children and continue to wear them as an adult.

Hobbies are an important part of life that can bring us joy and allow for creativity. Having a limb difference may just mean finding a new way to do things!

The Paralympic Winter Games are almost here! We're gearing up to watch action-packed winter sports from Beijing, March 4-13, 2022 – especially snowboarding.

One of the inquiries we receive most is how someone can start or resume weightlifting. Learn more about the the devices that can help with weightlifting.

We have some Arm Dynamics patients who are on Team USA for the 2021 Paralympics Games in Tokyo, and others who have been training at the Paralympic level.

Here we write about organizations that are providing financial assistance and emotional support to those who need a prosthesis or have a limb difference.

If a side of the body unavailable or is fitted with a prosthetic device that does not give proper assistance, the individual may experience overuse issues.

If the patient’s goals cannot be accomplished with a passive, myoelectric, or body-powered prosthesis, an activity-specific prostheses may be of help.