Best Tech for Amputees at CES 2022
The 2022 Consumer Electronics Show raised the curtain on some new amputee-related products. Here's a list of devices that landed ...
Q+A: Nike Shoe Designer Richard Ramsay Is No Dummy
We called Richard Ramsay to learn about the amputee mannequins in Nike’s retail stores. As it turned out, Ramsay had ...
Marsha Danzig, 1962-2022
While Danzig will continue to nurture bodies and spirits through her books and videos, there's no replacing her presence. The ...
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January / February 2022
5 Reasons to Complete the 2022 Amputee Community Survey
Amplitude and The Liner Wand are co-sponsoring the 2022 Amputee Community Survey to sharpen our picture of who amputees are, ...
Exoskeletons for Leg Amputees: Donning the Armor
Researchers at the University of Utah’s Bionic Engineering Lab created a motor-driven exoskeleton that can improve mobility for above-knee amputees ...
Support Groups Roll Out Welcome Mat for Amputees
Half the amputees who responded in a recent survey said they don’t belong to a support group, but wish they ...
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Amputee Survey Swag: Levitate Running Blade
If we haven't convinced you yet to complete the 2022 Amputee Community Survey, here's another reason: You can win a ...
Share Your Amputee Story, Get Some Swag
The limb-loss community's resource network is constantly getting stronger, but there's always room for improvement. The 2022 Amputee Community Survey ...
Hemp Sockets for Amputees Hit the Market
Human Plant Solutions' hemp sockets promise more comfortable fit and function for amputees, while retaining the strength and durability of ...
How Well Can Older Amputees Adapt to Prostheses?
A new paper strongly suggests that medical clinicians (not prosthetists) are systematically underestimating senior amputees' capacity to walk with prosthetic ...
These Were Your Favorite Amplitude Articles in 2021
The growth in Amplitude’s audience is a sure sign of strength and vigor in the broader limb-loss community. Here are ...
5 Ways to Practice Self-care at the Holidays
While late December can be filled with joy, cheer, and cherished family and friends, it can also be a time ...
Next Year’s Top Amputee News Stories
Our review of the most popular Amplitude articles of 2021 taught us a lot about our readers' likes and dislikes ...
COVID and Amputees: The Hidden Costs
Patterns of amputation, prosthesis use, and rehabilitation have changed dramatically during the pandemic, and there’s no guarantee things will ever ...