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An Amputee’s Parisian Adventure
What does it take to explore Paris solo as an amputee? Melissa Bean shares the adventures,
The Best Halloween Costumes for Amputees
Discover nine creative Halloween costumes for amputees, from Bratz dolls to dog chew toys, with clever
Avra Wing Finds Her Stride
Novelist Avra Wing explores amputation, identity, and the psychological aftermath of a devastating accident in her
ForMotion: Delivering Compassionate, Innovative “Whole Person” O&P Care
ForMotion is a global network of orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) clinics that operates nearly 200 locations
An Amputee’s Parisian Adventure
What does it take to explore Paris solo as an amputee? Melissa Bean shares the adventures, unexpected challenges, and lessons from her international travels.
Avra Wing Finds Her Stride
Novelist Avra Wing explores amputation, identity, and the psychological aftermath of a devastating accident in her new memoir, Stride.
ForMotion: Delivering Compassionate, Innovative “Whole Person” O&P Care
ForMotion is a global network of orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) clinics that operates nearly 200 locations worldwide, including over 70 locations throughout the United States. We were founded over 50 years ago by a prosthetist and inventor who was also an amputee himself, and we remain committed to delivering exceptional O&P care and transforming people’s mobility through the principles of respect, curiosity, empathy, and courage.
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Jackie Garcia: Bridging the Rehabilitation Gap
Physical therapist Jackie Garcia founded Nxt Stride Rehabilitation to help amputees overcome gaps in traditional care
Amputee Athletes Return to the Gridiron
Adaptive Sports Day brought amputees together for prosthetic fittings, movement training, and football drills, creating a
An Amputee’s Fight for Equal Access
By Kim Ousley Sarah Wall had called ahead. The resort pool was one her family had visited for decades, and
The Quiet Bravery of Color
Quad amputee Mary Telstad discovered watercolor after surviving sepsis. Using a universal cuff, she now paints
Jackie Garcia: Bridging the Rehabilitation Gap
Physical therapist Jackie Garcia founded Nxt Stride Rehabilitation to help amputees overcome gaps in traditional care through virtual mobility coaching, education, and support.
Amputee Athletes Return to the Gridiron
Adaptive Sports Day brought amputees together for prosthetic fittings, movement training, and football drills, creating a different kind of comeback
The Quiet Bravery of Color
Quad amputee Mary Telstad discovered watercolor after surviving sepsis. Using a universal cuff, she now paints galaxies, agates,
