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Avra Wing Finds Her Stride
Novelist Avra Wing explores amputation, identity, and the psychological aftermath of a devastating accident in her
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
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
Avra Wing Finds Her Stride
Novelist Avra Wing explores amputation, identity, and the psychological aftermath of a devastating accident in her new memoir, Stride.
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
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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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
Which Amputee Stories Get Told
Years ago, Rick Bontkowski wondered whether anyone would say yes to appearing on his podcast. Now,
Living With Limb Difference: Your Questions Answered
Amplitude contributor Melissa Bean answers common questions about congenital limb difference, sharing firsthand insights on parenting,
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 Wall, a
The Quiet Bravery of Color
Quad amputee Mary Telstad discovered watercolor after surviving sepsis. Using a universal cuff, she now paints galaxies, agates, and abstract works while finding a new language for creativity.
Living With Limb Difference: Your Questions Answered
Amplitude contributor Melissa Bean answers common questions about congenital limb difference, sharing firsthand insights on parenting, independence, boundaries,
