This article is intended to address the top three questions that healthcare providers and end-users have asked us regarding the GlideWear® Prosthetic Liner Patch by Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc. The GlideWear Prosthetic Liner Patch is indicated for lower-limb amputees who experience discomfort and skin trauma in specific locations on the residual limb, providing immediate relief and lasting protection […]

Recently, the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association and Amputee Coalition partnered to conduct a comprehensive patient care cost-effectiveness study related to the delivery of orthotic-prosthetic care across the USA. Findings from the Dobson-DaVanzo study revealed patients who received orthotic or prosthetic services had lower or comparable Medicare costs than patients who need, but did not […]

If you’re an orthotist, prosthetist, technician, facility owner, or student, we hope you’re making plans to attend the 2014 American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Assembly, September 4-7th in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s meeting is already expected to be one of the biggest in AOPA history; hosted at the stunning Mandalay Bay Hotel […]

Published on the Minnesota Historical Societies’ Blog, MNOPEDIA, last week, R.L. Cartwright reported the fascinating and rich history of artificial limb manufacturing and patient care in Minneapolis. A combination of dangerous activities following the Civil War, including logging, milling, farming, and railroad development led to  a significant demand for and early advancements in the manufacturing […]

Tamarack Habilitation Technologies is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting with our distributor, Becker Orthopedic, at the 2014 PrimeFare East meeting on June 13-14, held in Nashville, Tennessee. Tamarack will present and provide samples of the company’s new GlideWear Prosthetic Liner Patch, a unique, low-friction patch for amputees who experience discomfort or skin […]

Recently published by Amplitude Media Group, the Limb Loss Resource Guide,  is a new publication focused on helping individuals prepare for, adapt to, and live a fulfilling life after limb loss. The ever-expanding availability of content on the internet makes it easy for individuals to search for answers to common questions related to amputation, limb […]

One of the frequent questions we receive from amputees and Prosthetists about using the GlideWear® Prosthetic Liner Patch is, “how do I hold it in place while donning the prosthetic liner“.  This article will shed some light on a great skin-safe adhesive solution to ensure effective and frustration-free placement of the GlideWear Prosthetic Liner Patch. […]

We recently came across the AmputeeOT YouTube Channel; a weekly video series about prosthetic device options, residual limb care, and other aspects of daily living for amputees. Some of AmputeeOT’s most popular videos include: Up close and personal with a matured residual limb Airline travel as an amputee iWalk 2.0 hands free crutch alternative review […]

Friction is often considered the biggest complaint amongst amputees, yet is often completely ignored in medical journals when the topic of skin breakdown is presented. Despite recent advancements in prosthetic device manufacturing & technology, blisters, pressure sores, and dermatological skin conditions are all-too-often the culprits that prevent amputees from enjoying the freedom and comfort required […]

Amputees – Say goodbye to messy creams and skin-drying powders! Now available from Tamarack Habilitation Technologies (Minneapolis, Minnesota USA), the GlideWear Prosthetic Liner Patch  offers amputees a whole new way of relieving friction and shear-related skin breakdown from their prosthesis. The GlideWear Prosthetic Liner Patch is simply placed between the at-risk area of the skin […]