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When Amputation Jokes Stop Being Funny
From cartoon mishaps to blockbuster movies, amputation jokes are everywhere in entertainment—but what happens when you’re the one being reduced to the punchline?<!-- AddThis
Behind the Mic: Built for More
Nearly a year after first interviewing adaptive athlete Josh Reed, Rick Bontkowski reconnects with him for a second conversation—and realizes something profound has changed.
Amputees and the Aging Process
A closer look at how osteoarthritis, bone density loss, and decades of compensation can affect amputees as they age — and the steps that
Veterans Find Strength and Healing through Surf
During National Military Appreciation Month, discover how adaptive surfing organizations like One More Wave and Operation Surf are helping wounded veterans find healing, strength,
When Amputation Jokes Stop Being Funny
From cartoon mishaps to blockbuster movies, amputation jokes are everywhere in entertainment—but what happens when you’re the one being reduced to the punchline?
Amputees and the Aging Process
A closer look at how osteoarthritis, bone density loss, and decades of compensation can affect amputees as they age — and the steps that may help preserve long-term mobility.
Veterans Find Strength and Healing through Surf
During National Military Appreciation Month, discover how adaptive surfing organizations like One More Wave and Operation Surf are helping wounded veterans find healing, strength, and community through ocean therapy.
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Amputee Puts GEM Hand to Work
After going through more than a dozen prosthetic hands, one amputee thought frustration was simply part of the experience. But a new device is helping him
Advancing Prosthetic Care With ZEUS
Patient satisfaction is a critical measure of success in upper-limb prosthetics. The ZEUS bionic hand from Aether Biomedical is engineered to enhance daily usability, reliability, and
Limb Preservation Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala
At its 40th Anniversary Gala, the Limb Preservation Foundation highlights four decades of innovation, community care, and evolving treatment for amputees
Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb
Amputee Puts GEM Hand to Work
After going through more than a dozen prosthetic hands, one amputee thought frustration was simply part of the experience. But a new device is helping him return to hands-on work in ways he didn’t think were possible.
Advancing Prosthetic Care With ZEUS
Patient satisfaction is a critical measure of success in upper-limb prosthetics. The ZEUS bionic hand from Aether Biomedical is engineered to enhance daily usability, reliability, and user control. Through Fillauer, its primary U.S. distributor, ZEUS is available across the country.
Limb Preservation Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala
At its 40th Anniversary Gala, the Limb Preservation Foundation highlights four decades of innovation, community care, and evolving treatment for amputees
Behind the Mic: Where the Real Story Lives
In his new column for Amplitude, Rick Bontkowski, founder of the AMP’D UP211 podcast, explores the honest, unfiltered moments that don’t
Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb pain. “I’ve had pain before but it eventually went away. This is something that I knew was going to happen every single day.” Despite using various prescription pain medicines, nothing helped.
Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb pain. “I’ve had pain before but it eventually went away. This is something that I knew was going to happen every single day.” Despite using various prescription pain medicines, nothing helped.
