Amputee Resources
Whether you're new to amputation, figuring out your prosthesis, dealing with insurance, or just trying to make everyday life a little easier, I've gathered my most useful resources here.
What are you looking for?
🦿 New to Amputation
🦿 Prosthetics & Mobility
💰 Cost & Insurance
✈️ Daily Life & Travel
💪 Fitness & Movement
🧠 Mindset & Community
Not sure where to start? Start here.
If you're new to amputation, you probably have a million questions. You don't need to figure everything out at once. These resources cover the basics, what to expect, and some of the things I wish someone had told me earlier.
🦿 New to Amputation
🦿 New to Amputation
Start with the basics
Types of Leg Amputation
Learn about the different levels of lower-limb amputation and what they mean.
Types of Arm Amputation
Learn about the different levels of upper-limb amputation and how they can affect function and prosthetic options.
Learning the Lingo: Prosthetic Terms Made Simple
Prosthetic terminology can be confusing. This guide breaks down the terms you're most likely to hear.
Figuring out what comes next
New Amputee Guide
A starting point for understanding what comes next, from recovery and mobility to prosthetics and everyday life.
20 Common Questions Amputees Ask
Answers to some of the questions that come up most often when you're learning to navigate life with an amputation.
Things I Wish I Knew
The things I wish someone had told me sooner about life with an amputation.
Get prepared
Building a Supportive Care Team
Learn who may be part of your care team and how each person can support you along the way.
Essential Questions to Ask Your Prosthetist
Heading to a prosthetist? These questions can help you have a more productive conversation about your care and prosthetic options.
Journey to a new Prosthesis
Learn what to expect from choosing a prosthetist through evaluation, fitting, and getting your new prosthesis.
You don't have to figure this out alone
Articles can answer a lot of questions, but sometimes you just want to talk to someone who's actually been there.
Understand Your Prosthesis
Comparing Prosthetic Suspension Systems
Understand the different ways a prosthesis can stay securely attached and what makes each system different.
Prosthetic Appointment Checklist
Keep track of questions and concerns so you can make the most of your next prosthetic appointment.
iWALK Resources
See how I use the iWALK as an alternative mobility option when I can't or don't want to use my prosthesis.
Trying to figure out how you're going to pay for all of this?
Prosthetics can be expensive, and insurance doesn't always make the process straightforward. These resources can help you understand costs, coverage, and your options for paying for prosthetic care.
💰 Insurance, Cost & Funding
💰 Insurance, Cost & Funding
Understanding the costs
Financial Planning for Prosthetic Replacement Cycles
Practical advice for planning and budgeting for the ongoing costs of prosthetic care.
Insurance & funding
Navigating Insurance and Funding for Prosthetics: Tips and Resources
Covers insurance coverage, prior authorization, appeals, and options when insurance doesn't cover everything.
Planning tools
Prosthetic Budget Planner
Track prosthetic expenses, replacement cycles, and future costs
Prosthetic Insurance Tracker
Keep track of claims, approvals, insurance contacts, reimbursements, and out-of-pocket costs.
Start with the basics
Flying with a Prosthetic: Air Travel Tips Every Amputee Should Know
Practical tips for TSA, airline accommodations, packing, and making air travel less stressful.
Preparing for a Trip as an Amputee: Building Confidence and Strength for Travel
Tips for preparing your body and building confidence before a trip.
Everyday life
Daily Life With a Prosthetic Leg: My Routine From Morning to Night
A look at the everyday routines, adjustments, and little adaptations that go into life with a prosthesis.
Shower Safety and Comfort for Amputees
Practical ideas for making one of the trickier parts of everyday life safer and more comfortable.
Work & practical adaptation
How to Mentally and Physically Prepare to Return to Work After Time Off
Practical advice for rebuilding stamina, structure, and confidence when returning to work.
Fitness & strength
Working out as an Amputee
A starting point for understanding adaptive fitness and finding ways to make exercise work for your body.
Why Core Strength Matters More When You're Missing a Limb
How core strength supports balance, stability, mobility, and everyday movement.
Amputation and Outcomes: Statistics on Activity, Lifespan, Gender & Levels of Limb Loss
A look at what research says about physical activity after amputation and why regular movement matters.
Mindset & identity
The Emotional Impact of Amputation: Depression, Identity, and Support After Limb Loss
An honest look at the emotional side of amputation, including grief, identity, relationships, and finding support.
Acknowledging the Grief of Amputation: Healing and Moving Forward
A reminder that grief and healing aren't linear, and that setbacks are part of the process.
Comparison is the Thief of Joy
A conversation about comparing amputations, assuming someone else has it easier, and remembering that you never know the whole story.
Relationships & representation
Dating as an Amputee
My personal experience with dating, body image, insecurity, and eventually finding a relationship where I felt fully seen.
Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness
The story behind Adaptive Amputees and why creating a space where amputees can see what's possible has always mattered to me.