Prosthetic How-To Guides
How-To-Guide
Explore our guides below for helpful tips and step-by-step instructions on caring for, using, and adjusting your prosthesis
Below-the-Knee (Transtibial) Prosthesis
Short how-to videos covering the everyday basics — putting on and removing your prosthesis, managing sock ply for a comfortable fit, caring for your skin and liner, and knowing when your socket may need an adjustment.
Above-the-Knee (Transfemoral) Prosthesis
Step-by-step videos on donning and doffing your prosthesis, using your suspension system correctly, gaining confidence with your knee unit
Upper Limb (Arm) Prosthesis
Quick videos to help you get comfortable with your arm prosthesis — putting it on, operating your hand or hook, building up your daily wearing time, and caring for the device, harness, and your skin.
Questions? We’re Always Here to Help.
These videos are meant as a general guide and don’t replace the care plan your clinician built for you. If something doesn’t feel right — a change in fit, skin irritation, pain, or a device that isn’t working the way it should — please stop and contact your clinician. If you need additional support or have questions about anything you’ve seen here, reach out to your Allcare clinician for help. We’re always glad to hear from you.