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Stronger, Older, and Still Moving: Updating Our Prosthetic Expectations for Seniors
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, 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 here in Silicon Valley. After the COVID years with closed gym

Susan Stenman, CP
3 days ago2 min read
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Relax ... Effective Stretching Exercises for Neck, Feet, and Glutes to give Tension Relief
Feeling tension in your body can be frustrating and uncomfortable. Many experience tightness in our neck, feet, and glutes, often due to...

Susan Stenman, CP
Jul 313 min read
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So EveryBody Can Move
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

Susan Stenman, CP
Jun 252 min read
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Prosthetic Research: Stanford Biomechatronics and Suralis System!
Our involvement in prosthetic clinical studies is driven by a commitment to improving functional outcomes. We collaborate with...

Susan Stenman, CP
Jan 221 min read
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GAO Report on Medicare Beneficiaries with Limb Loss
A quick overview of this new report with some ideas about how we can bridge the gap in care, right here in Silicon Valley.

Susan Stenman, CP
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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What's New? How can it affect you? AOPA National Assembly 2024 Review
The AOPA National Assembly in Charlotte, NC, was a showcase of cutting-edge research and developments in prosthetics, particularly...

Susan Stenman, CP
Sep 19, 20242 min read
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How to Choose the Right Prosthetic Technology: Is Your Prosthetist Helping?
With so many incredible ads and articles about the latest prosthetic technologies, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How do you know which...

Susan Stenman, CP
Aug 16, 20241 min read
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The Summer "Heat Domes" have begun. How are you beating the heat?
Weather transitions are tough! You may develop skin rashes and are beginning to sweat profusely. Sometimes you will swell at night more...

Susan Stenman, CP
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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