The Upper Limb Library / Healthy Habits

Daily care and cleansing are essential to maintaining healthy skin, especially when that skin is in contact with a prosthetic liner or socket all day.

You may find that relaxation techniques positively impact both physical and psychological issues.

Spoon Theory is a metaphor that can be used to discuss how much energy a person has each day. Learn more about how it applies to amputees.

In this article, we take a look at habits that you can incorporate into your life to help mitigate any pain and stress you may be experiencing.

Pain is a common experience after an upper limb amputation, but there are some initial steps you can take to help you manage and decrease your pain.

Keeping your new terminal device clean doesn’t have to be complicated. Just make sure to follow the correct procedure for your type of prosthesis.