by Amber Henson, on Jan 10, 2023
Exercise should be performed with proper body mechanics and a balanced posture to prevent injury – best achieved by wearing a prosthesis.
by Amber Henson, on Dec 6, 2022
The unknown can be nerve-wracking. In this article, we’ll look at some of the concerns people may have about reaching out to a prosthetic care center.
by Amber Henson, on Nov 22, 2022
As upper limb specialists, we know how to create a functioning device, but our patients are the ones who know the most about how they’d like it to look.
by Jennifer Peterson MA, PT, on Oct 25, 2022
Whether the child is starting preschool or kindergarten or returning to school with a prosthesis, it's a good idea to openly discuss the prosthesis.
by Amber Henson, on Sep 13, 2022
As technology in the prosthetic industry advances, more and better choices for individuals with a through the palm limb difference have come on the market.
by Amber Henson, on Aug 9, 2022
Here we discuss addressing questions from your child and their friends, getting used to a new prosthesis (for both of you) and sharing confidence.
by Amber Henson, on Jul 26, 2022
The age that a child can be fitted with a prosthesis depends on the level of their limb difference. In this article, we discuss timing and device types.
by Amber Henson, on Jul 19, 2022
Over the years, we have fit many children and adults with symbrachydactyly, no matter if they have a partial hand difference or are missing their hand.
by Amber Henson, on Jul 12, 2022
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.
by Amber Henson, on Jun 14, 2022
Single-motor myoelectric hands can offer the benefit of looking very much like a sound hand while also being controlled by one’s muscle signals.
Arm Dynamics is the most experienced upper limb prosthetic care provider in the world. Our Upper Limb Library is our community space for articles for and by those with an upper limb difference. Read on to learn all about issues that affect those who have had an amputation, and be sure to leave a comment letting us know what topic you’d like to know more about!
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