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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,

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

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,

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.

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.
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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 make the highlight reel—but matter

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 and those facing limb loss.<!--

Adidas Joins Movement to Sell Single Shoes
Adidas joins a growing movement of brands offering single shoes, improving access for people with limb difference—though the option remains limited

Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb

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 make the highlight reel—but matter most.

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 and those facing limb loss.

Adidas Joins Movement to Sell Single Shoes
Adidas joins a growing movement of brands offering single shoes, improving access for people with limb difference—though the option remains limited

Rethinking Community Gardens for Accessibility
Accessible community gardens create space for people of all abilities to connect and heal. Here’s how inclusive design can make gardening

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.

