Living with One Arm: A Practical Starting Guide
The first weeks of one-handed living are rough. Here's what actually pulls a routine back together, from someone who's been there.
Practical guides
Honest, useful guides for one-handed living.
Written by people who actually live with limb difference. No fluff, no inspiration porn. Just what's worked for us, the gear that's earned its place, and the small fixes that make ordinary days easier.
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How to Choose a Prosthetic Arm for Everyday Use
Cosmetic, body-powered, or myoelectric? Here's a plain-English breakdown of what actually matters when you wear one all day.
Phantom Pain: What Helps Day to Day
Phantom pain feels random, but most flare-ups follow patterns. Here's how to find yours and what people actually do about it.
Morning Exercise Routines for One-Armed Athletes
A short morning routine that wakes up the body, protects your overworked side, and doesn't leave you cooked for the rest of the day.
Best Shower and Bathroom Aids for One-Handed Living
Wet floors and twist-off lids are the obstacle course. Here's the bathroom setup that actually saves time and stops the small accidents.
One-Handed Kitchen Strategies That Actually Save Time
Stabilising boards, the right pump bottle, the half-onion trick. Small changes that add up to a kitchen that doesn't fight you.
Why Peer Support Matters After Limb Loss
Family and clinicians help, but they don't get it the way other amputees do. Why peer connection makes the bigger difference.
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