Archive for the ‘Orthotics and Prosthetics’ Category

Limb loss has long been a part of human history. Archeologists have discovered prostheses in Egyptian tombs, and Aztec statues depicting people missing one or more appendages have been unearthed. It’s no wonder, then, that amputees have made their way into mythology. A number of heroes and deities in the old stories were missing limbs, […]

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons estimates that two to three percent of the population is affected by scoliosis. While this abnormal curvature of the spine can develop in early childhood, it usually occurs between the ages of 10-14. If your child has been diagnosed with scoliosis, you might be worried about their ability to […]

If you and your doctor are planning an amputation—or even considering it as a possibility—there could be a number of changes that you will need to make to adjust to your life. Even if you plan on wearing a prosthesis, there will be a healing period, which will require you to go without it for […]

Every amputee faces questions from time to time, and often these questions can be fueled by common misconceptions. Floyd Brace Orthotics and Prosthetics is here to dispel some of these myths, and spread some much-needed amputee awareness: You must have had a tragic accident!   Not all amputation happen because of a traumatic experience. Some […]

As an amputee, you have a unique set of health concerns. According to the Oxford Journal of Medicine, an increased risk of cardiovascular disease may be one of them, especially for post-traumatic lower-limb amputees. One way to combat this added risk is to get plenty of cardio-friendly exercise, which may be while adapting to your […]

  With hearts in all the windows and candies and flowers abounding, reminders of love are everywhere right now. If you’re a new amputee, you might be looking at these reminders and wondering what the dating scene will look like for you now. Floyd Brace Orthotics and Prosthetics is here to offer some encouragement when […]

If you participated in winter sports prior to amputation, now is the perfect time to pick up your favorite exercise again! Floyd Brace is here to help you get back out there this season. Here are a few sports we recommend for those playing with a prosthesis: Skiing You have three different options when it […]

There’s nothing like hitting the slopes on a sunny winter day, but if you’re a new amputee, you may feel discouraged about learning your favorite sport all over again. With the right preparation, it’s completely feasible to ski post-amputation. Floyd Brace would like to share a few of our favorite skiing strategies: Sit-Skiing If you’re […]

Holiday travel can be hectic even under the best circumstances, but for amputees it often offers additional obstacles. However, with a little bit of planning and preparation, you can help make your trip go off without a logistical hitch. Here are some of Floyd Brace Orthotic and Prosthetics’ top tips for traveling with a prosthesis […]

There may be no place like home for the holidays, but if you’re a recent amputee, you may be anxious about what your next gathering will be like. This can be especially true if you’ll be seeing family for the first time since receiving your prosthesis. Floyd Brace Orthotic and Prosthetics would like to help […]