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Amputee Skin Care 101: How to Care for Residual Skin and Stop Skin Problems Before They Start

Amputee Skin Care 101: How to Care for Residual...

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Skin care plays an integral role in an amputee’s independence and mobility. Whether on the lower or upper extremities, the residual’s skin has to maintain its integrity for the proper...

Amputee Skin Care 101: How to Care for Residual Skin and Stop Skin ...

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Skin care plays an integral role in an amputee’s independence and mobility. Whether on the lower or upper extremities, the residual’s skin has to maintain its integrity for the proper...

5 Footcare Tips for Active Diabetics

5 Footcare Tips for Active Diabetics

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Walking, biking, hiking, swimming—regular exercise is an important part of diabetes management. The type of activity doesn’t necessarily matter as long as you do it regularly. To keep up with...

5 Footcare Tips for Active Diabetics

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Walking, biking, hiking, swimming—regular exercise is an important part of diabetes management. The type of activity doesn’t necessarily matter as long as you do it regularly. To keep up with...

How to Relieve Itchy Diabetic Skin

How to Relieve Itchy Diabetic Skin

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The high blood glucose levels associated with difficult to control or uncontrolled diabetes affect the cardiovascular system. Your skin gets all of its nutrients through the blood, so cardiovascular issues...

How to Relieve Itchy Diabetic Skin

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The high blood glucose levels associated with difficult to control or uncontrolled diabetes affect the cardiovascular system. Your skin gets all of its nutrients through the blood, so cardiovascular issues...

How to Build an At-Home Exercise Routine to Maintain the Fit (and comfort) of Your Prosthesis

How to Build an At-Home Exercise Routine to Mai...

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Your activity level may go down for reasons out of your control like seasonal weather changes, illness, or mandated stay-at-home restrictions. Prolonged inactivity can alter the fit of your prosthesis,...

How to Build an At-Home Exercise Routine to Maintain the Fit (and c...

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Your activity level may go down for reasons out of your control like seasonal weather changes, illness, or mandated stay-at-home restrictions. Prolonged inactivity can alter the fit of your prosthesis,...

How to Make Stretching Part of Your Day (And Why You Need It!)

How to Make Stretching Part of Your Day (And Wh...

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Remember stretching for the first few minutes of PE class? It might have seemed unnecessary then, but try to think of stretching as a valuable tool you can pull from...

How to Make Stretching Part of Your Day (And Why You Need It!)

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Remember stretching for the first few minutes of PE class? It might have seemed unnecessary then, but try to think of stretching as a valuable tool you can pull from...

6 Tips for Healthier Diabetic Skin From the Inside Out

6 Tips for Healthier Diabetic Skin From the Ins...

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Diabetes can cause blood vessels to shrink, resulting in poor circulation and blood flow, leading to everything from dry skin to more serious problems like nerve damage. The skin is also your...

6 Tips for Healthier Diabetic Skin From the Inside Out

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Diabetes can cause blood vessels to shrink, resulting in poor circulation and blood flow, leading to everything from dry skin to more serious problems like nerve damage. The skin is also your...