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Decision Aid Helps Amputees Choose Right Prosthesis
Choosing a prosthesis can be maddeningly complex. But a new decision-making aid lets patients and practitioners work together to set priorities and select the most
New Movie Documents Amputee Athletes of All Abilities
Marci Krown’s new amputee sports documentary features everyday athletes, Paralympians, and everyone in between. Where can you watch? Here’s a schedule of upcoming screenings.<!-- AddThis
Players to Watch at the US Amputee Soccer Cup
The second annual US Amputee Soccer Cup goes down this weekend in Cambridge MA. Here are a handful of the most interesting players who will
Survey: Amputees Can’t Get No Satisfaction
A recent survey of nearly 2,000 lower-limb amputees found that, despite general satisfaction with prosthetic devices and clinical service, amputees report low levels of functional
Decision Aid Helps Amputees Choose Right Prosthesis
Choosing a prosthesis can be maddeningly complex. But a new decision-making aid lets patients and practitioners work together to set priorities and select the most appropriate hardware.
New Movie Documents Amputee Athletes of All Abilities
Marci Krown’s new amputee sports documentary features everyday athletes, Paralympians, and everyone in between. Where can you watch? Here’s a schedule of upcoming screenings.
Players to Watch at the US Amputee Soccer Cup
The second annual US Amputee Soccer Cup goes down this weekend in Cambridge MA. Here are a handful of the most interesting players who will be competing in Cambridge this weekend.
Survey: Amputees Can’t Get No Satisfaction
A recent survey of nearly 2,000 lower-limb amputees found that, despite general satisfaction with prosthetic devices and clinical service, amputees report low levels of functional mobility and quality of life.
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Justin Dodge’s First Response: Getting Back to Work
SWAT team leader Justin Dodge lost his leg during one of his least perilous assignments: a security detail at a downtown parade. Here’s how he became the
Cell Therapy May Relieve Amputees’ Skin Problems
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have tested a cell therapy to toughen up residual-limb skin —and they’re seeking amputee volunteers to help them refine the method.<!-- AddThis
Amputee Senator Seeks to Boost Disabled Entrepreneurs
A new Senate bill has provisions to help amputees and people with other disabilities start their own businesses—just in time for Disability Employment Awareness Month. <!-- AddThis
Seen and Heard at ROMP’s Community Climb
When ROMP stages an amputee mountain expedition, they don’t mess around. Here’s who we met and what we saw last weekend at ROMP’s largest-ever community climbing event.<!--
Amputee Senator Seeks to Boost Disabled Entrepreneurs
A new Senate bill has provisions to help amputees and people with other disabilities start their own businesses—just in time for Disability
Innovation in Motion: Advances in Limb Reconstruction
In the aftermath of an amputation, you’re faced with rebuilding a limb and your life. New advances
Justin Dodge’s First Response: Getting Back to Work
SWAT team leader Justin Dodge lost his leg during one of his least perilous assignments: a security detail at a downtown parade. Here’s how he became the first Tier 1 Tactical Unit officer in the country to return to the field after losing a limb.
Cell Therapy May Relieve Amputees’ Skin Problems
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have tested a cell therapy to toughen up residual-limb skin —and they’re seeking amputee volunteers to help them refine the method.
Amputee Senator Seeks to Boost Disabled Entrepreneurs
A new Senate bill has provisions to help amputees and people with other disabilities start their own businesses—just in time for Disability
Seen and Heard at ROMP’s Community Climb
When ROMP stages an amputee mountain expedition, they don’t mess around. Here’s who we met and what we saw last weekend at
Amputee Models Celebrate 10 Years on Runway of Dreams
The Runway of Dreams’ annual Fashion Revolution lets people with disabilities showcase their flash and dazzle, and amputee models are always among
Innovation in Motion: Advances in Limb Reconstruction
In the aftermath of an amputation, you’re faced with rebuilding a limb and your life. New advances in limb reconstruction offer more options than ever for building strength, agility and range of motion.
Innovation in Motion: Advances in Limb Reconstruction
In the aftermath of an amputation, you’re faced with rebuilding a limb and your life. New advances in limb reconstruction offer more options than ever for building strength, agility and range of motion.