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Can LSD Cure Phantom Limb Pain for Amputees?
The theory that psychedelics might help alleviate phantom limb pain isn’t new. It’s decades old—and the earliest research dates back to the 1960s.
A Better Way to Teach Amputees to Use Prosthetics
A new paper argues that prosthetists, PTs, and other clinicians tend to use unhelpful methods of teaching amputees to use a prosthesis. Here’s how to fix the problem.
A Stone Age Amputee Rewrites the History Books
A new discovery dates medical amputation to more than 30,000 years ago, radically altering our understanding of how human medical knowledge and practice evolved.
The ABCs of Getting Good ZZZs
Amputees routinely struggle with disrupted sleep patterns. Above-knee amputee Elayna Alexandra’s solution doesn’t require a prescription, and it’s totally free.
Can LSD Cure Phantom Limb Pain for Amputees?
The theory that psychedelics might help alleviate phantom limb pain isn’t new. It’s decades old—and the earliest research dates back to the 1960s.
A Better Way to Teach Amputees to Use Prosthetics
A new paper argues that prosthetists, PTs, and other clinicians tend to use unhelpful methods of teaching amputees to use a prosthesis. Here’s how to fix the problem.
A Stone Age Amputee Rewrites the History Books
A new discovery dates medical amputation to more than 30,000 years ago, radically altering our understanding of how human medical knowledge and practice evolved.
The ABCs of Getting Good ZZZs
Amputees routinely struggle with disrupted sleep patterns. Above-knee amputee Elayna Alexandra’s solution doesn’t require a prescription, and it’s totally free.
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Our Website’s New Look Is Designed for Better Reading
Amplitude Magazine’s new website is faster, more user-friendly, and optimized for mobile phones. Here’s why the changes add up to a better experience for you, the reader.
Amputee Athlete Brenna Huckaby Doesn’t Take Mobility for Granted
Symbolically, Brenna Huckaby has already scaled a ton of peaks in 2022. So why is this the year she decided to climb a 20,000-foot mountain to raise money for amputee mobility?
The First Rule of Processing Grief After Limb Loss
We all experience grief. But whether it’s sparked by the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a cherished goal, or a limb, grief has the potential to ignite creative, dynamic endeavors.
Fiverr’s Empower Program Boosts Amputee Careers
Freelance platform Fiverr is actively seeking talented freelancers with disabilities. Here’s how you can get your name out there.
The First Rule of Processing Grief After Limb Loss
We all experience grief. But whether it’s sparked by the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a cherished goal, or a limb, grief has
All-Day Comfort in an Upper Limb Prosthesis
While every component is an important part of the equation, it’s the fit of the socket that usually determines whether someone accepts or rejects using a prosthesis.
Our Website’s New Look Is Designed for Better Reading
Amplitude Magazine’s new website is faster, more user-friendly, and optimized for mobile phones. Here’s why the changes add up to a better experience for you, the reader.
Amputee Athlete Brenna Huckaby Doesn’t Take Mobility for Granted
Symbolically, Brenna Huckaby has already scaled a ton of peaks in 2022. So why is this the year she decided to climb a 20,000-foot mountain to raise money for amputee mobility?
The First Rule of Processing Grief After Limb Loss
We all experience grief. But whether it’s sparked by the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a cherished goal, or a limb, grief has the potential to ignite creative, dynamic endeavors.
Fiverr’s Empower Program Boosts Amputee Careers
Freelance platform Fiverr is actively seeking talented freelancers with disabilities. Here’s how you can get your name out there.
The First Rule of Processing Grief After Limb Loss
We all experience grief. But whether it’s sparked by the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a cherished goal, or a limb, grief has
All-Day Comfort in an Upper Limb Prosthesis
While every component is an important part of the equation, it’s the fit of the socket that usually determines whether someone accepts or rejects using a prosthesis.
All-Day Comfort in an Upper Limb Prosthesis
While every component is an important part of the equation, it’s the fit of the socket that usually determines whether someone accepts or rejects using a prosthesis.
