Tips & education
Tips & education
Practical guidance for living well with your prosthesis — from comfort and care to confidence and mobility.
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Read more →Below-Knee vs Forefoot Amputation: Which Is Better For Mobility
Recovering from amputation surgery is a long journey, unfolding one day at a time. While regaining amputation mobility may take months of healing, prosthet
Read more →Can My Prosthesis Get Wet?
In this article, Nate Kapa and Scott Baranek, Certified Prosthetists at Bremer Prosthetics, answer the question: Can you get your prosthesis wet?
Read more →Can I Swim While I’m Wearing My Prosthetic Leg?
It’s summertime. The weather is nice, and you are looking forward to spending a day in the sun beside the water, whether it’s a lake or a pool. You’re eage
Read more →Clash Endurance + Bremer Prosthetics Triathlon
Losing a limb should not prevent you from living your life, it takes a lot of work and consistency but our mission is to get as many amputees as possible l
Read more →Coping with Frustration After Amputation!
This conversation was sparked after another amputee asked the question, "Why do I get mad after someone tells me I am doing great?".
Read more →How to Gain Confidence in Your Prosthetic Limb
The fear of falling is pervasive after losing a limb. However, amputees can conquer this fear through gait training, balance aids, targeted exercise, and p
Read more →Over the Edge 2021: Event Recap
“We want it to be so inclusive that anybody can participate,” said Joel, who helped organize Over the Edge 2021. “We want people to know that this is what
Read more →Scott Baranek Runs a Halloween 5K
Scott Baranek Runs a Halloween 5K
Read more →Tips to Handle Sweating and Discomfort with Your Prosthesis
While sweating may always be an issue, following these tips can significantly improve comfort. Be vigilant about hygiene, ventilation, and moisture-wicking
Read more →Transfemoral (Above Knee) Prosthesis Liners and Suspension Methods
In this video, certified prosthetists Scott Baranek and Nate Kapa from Bremer Prosthetics provide education about different options for prosthetic liners a
Read more →Transtibial (Below Knee) Prosthesis Liners & Suspension Methods
In this video, certified prosthetists Scott Baranek and Nate Kapa from Bremer Prosthetics provide education about different options for prosthetic liners a
Read more →Understanding And Managing Phantom Limb Sensations
Amputation brings massive life changes, inside and out. One of the most troubling issues many amputees face is phantom limb sensations - feelings that seem
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