Learn more about the importance of maintaining a healthy weight with a prosthetic leg and tips to help you stay healthy.

Maintaining a Healthy Weight with a Prosthetic Leg

Maintaining a Healthy Weight with a Prosthetic Leg | Össur Prosthetics

The importance of maintaining a healthy weight

Why it is extra important to maintain a healthy weight with a prosthetic leg

Maintaining a consistent, healthy weight is important for everybody, but for people who have a prosthetic leg, it is even more important for the following reasons: 

To maintain the proper fit of the prosthetic socket for your residual limb, 

To reduce the energy required to use your prosthesis, 

To prevent or reduce secondary conditions, such as low back pain, and overuse of sound side leg, and 

To manage the risk of medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure 

If you are unsure about how to eat well or just feel overwhelmed, we suggest researching trusted support resources online, or even seeking support from a professional in your local area.  