April has arrived, and it is our favorite month here at Gainesville Prosthetics; Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month! Limb Loss...

Here at Gainesville Prosthetics, we place a high level of importance on data collection. Data collection comes in many forms, but each of...

While the advancements in the technology of prosthetics have been substantial in recent years, the process of receiving a prosthesis...

Proper and consistent residual limb skin care and hygiene is an often overlooked but absolutely essential habit to form in order to...

We often hear from patients that changing or adjusting the prosthetic suspension sleeve is very difficult for them to do. They want to...

No matter where you are in your prosthetic journey, physical therapy and continual strength training are crucial to not only maintaining...

Socks are an essential element to wearing and maintaining your prosthesis on a consistent full-time and daily basis. Prosthetic socks are...

Managing the volume of your residual limb is a key part of wearing your prosthesis effectively, comfortably, and consistently, as well as...

Prosthetics are complicated, and effective communication between the patient and the prosthetist is essential in order for us to provide...

Phantom limb pain and sensations are extremely common symptoms experienced by individuals with an amputation. Although not every patient...

A prosthetic liner is the interface between your limb and your prosthesis, with the two primary functions of protecting your skin and...

What is a shrinker? It is the first step in your journey to thriving with your prosthesis after undergoing an amputation. A shrinker is a...

Visit your physician (primary care or PM&R) and explain your need for a prosthetic device. Discuss your desire to ambulate and how having...

Toby's Life-Changing Journey with Direct Socket Prosthesis In the heart of our prosthetic clinic lies a story of determination. Meet...

In the prosthetic field, the relationship between clinicians and technicians is a crucial factor that directly influences patient...

Liners are an essential part of prosthetic devices. The liner's role is to protect your skin, absorb pressure, and create a barrier...

An outcome measure is a standardized quantitative or qualitative tool that is used to assess patients and their treatments by providing...

Individuals with lower-limb amputation(s) experience significant changes in the shape and volume of their residual limb during the...

The K-Level system helps medical professionals determine what prosthetic components would be the best fit for a patient's prosthesis....

A shrinker is an elastic sock that is used to control swelling, promote healing, and help shape your residual limb. To apply your...