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Adjustable sockets promise to solve volume fluctuation — but in our clinical experience, most patients eventually return to traditional designs. Here's what we have found, backed by what the research actually shows.

Imagine being a child who receives only one dress to wear every day. Each year, a new dress arrives, but that is the only option for the entire year. How would that child feel as she grows? What emotions would surface when the new year begins, when it is time to play basketball in gym class, or when she goes to the beach with friends? A single dress hanging in a child's room, symbolizing limited choices Growing Up with Limited Choices Children thrive on variety and freedom t

Prosthetic Solutions has expanded its Santa Clara facility to support growing demand for prosthetic care, adaptive fitness programming, and community-based rehabilitation services in the Bay Area. The Santa Clara office, conveniently located between US 101 and Central Expressway, recently underwent a remodel and physical expansion to create additional capacity for patient care and related programming. The expansion is designed to make care more accessible and more integrated

his trip reminded me that mobility is about so much more than walking. It’s about freedom, confidence, and the ability to say yes to life again.

If teens are logging adult miles on a prosthetic knee, why are we still fitting them with starter technology? A high‑value knee for a teen is not a luxury add‑on; it is an investment in safety, strength, and long‑term joint health at the exact time in life when those gains compound the most.

The Rise of Strength Training Among Centenarians On the drive into work today, a story caught my attention: A new report on centenarians shows that nearly half do strength training at least once a week. Additionally, 36% practice stress-relief activities like meditation, 67% report eating a healthy diet, 42% regularly walk or hike, and about 30% still enjoy gardening. NPR This mirrors what we see every day. Health and wellness are now part of everyday conversation—especially

Feeling tension in your body can be frustrating and uncomfortable. Many experience tightness in our neck, feet, and glutes, often due to unease about walking with the prosthesis, long hours in a chair or at a desk, or even wearing the wrong shoes. Fortunately, incorporating stretching exercises into your daily routine can provide significant relief. In this blog post, we will explore practical stretching exercises designed specifically for these areas, empowering you to relie

People with limb loss aren’t given the same opportunities to learn, play, and move. As a society, we tend to set the bar lower for people with limb loss or other disabilities. The numbers are staggering: people and children with physical disabilities are almost twice as likely to face health issues due to weight and lack of aerobic activity. At our recent mobility clinic, we saw firsthand that the right tools, like prosthetic running blades or swim legs, just aren’t widely av

Our involvement in prosthetic clinical studies is driven by a commitment to improving functional outcomes. We collaborate with...

A quick overview of this new report with some ideas about how we can bridge the gap in care, right here in Silicon Valley.

The AOPA National Assembly in Charlotte, NC, was a showcase of cutting-edge research and developments in prosthetics, particularly...

With so many incredible ads and articles about the latest prosthetic technologies, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How do you know which...

Weather transitions are tough! You may develop skin rashes and are beginning to sweat profusely. Sometimes you will swell at night more...