Are you efficient when propelling your wheelchair? Is propelling your wheelchair painful for you? This may have to do with the position of your rear […] Read More

Travelling with a catheter can be uncomfortable and intimidating, but it is far from unachievable: although there are some small risks associated with long plane journeys. […] Read More

Dancing has many benefits both physical and psychological; it helps individuals to keep active, control functions such as cholesterol, and is also a great natural […] Read More

Personal care Daily cleansing of your residual limb is an important part of personal hygiene. It is also advisable to wipe the inside of the […] Read More

The stitches or staples have come out, and the surgical wound has healed. Now you can begin to prepare your residual limb for a prosthesis. […] Read More

Your prosthesis is an important new part of your body. It is a sophisticated tool, designed to enhance your independence, activity level, and mobility. As […] Read More

Losing a leg is a very emotional and life changing experience. It is only natural to be anxious to start the process of being fit […] Read More

3D printing is a relatively new but promising technology available to professional prosthetists and amateurs alike. Free, editable designs are even available online. So anyone […] Read More

For many of us, fun in the sun can lead to a summertime tan. The science behind this sun + skin interaction is melanin, a […] Read More

Rolled Silicone Sockets for Prosthetic Devices At MCOP, we’re always staying up with the latest breakthroughs related to prosthetics, sockets, and the materials used to […] Read More