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Behind the MIC: After the Applause
AMP’D UP211 Podcast host Rick Bontkowski explores what comes after recovery, achievement, and success—and why every finish line is really the start of a
Chance Encounters, Lasting Lessons
By Melissa Bean Every 5 to 7 years of my life, I have a chance encounter with a limb different person, and it changes my life. That’s not
Paralympian Makes Love Island History
Paralympic bronze medalist Beatriz Hatz is making history as the first disabled contestant on Love Island USA. But her story is about more than
Spencer West Releases Breaking Free
Disability advocate Spencer West explores authenticity, self-discovery, and overcoming expectations in his new book, “Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself.”<!-- AddThis
Behind the MIC: After the Applause
AMP’D UP211 Podcast host Rick Bontkowski explores what comes after recovery, achievement, and success—and why every finish line is really the start of a new chapter.
Paralympian Makes Love Island History
Paralympic bronze medalist Beatriz Hatz is making history as the first disabled contestant on Love Island USA. But her story is about more than reality television. From representing Team USA on the world stage to advocating for young amputees, Hatz has spent years challenging assumptions about disability.
Spencer West Releases Breaking Free
Disability advocate Spencer West explores authenticity, self-discovery, and overcoming expectations in his new book, “Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself.”
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Can Muscle Training Improve Prosthetic Control?
A new study suggests targeted muscle training may help amputees improve the signals used to control myoelectric prostheses, offering a promising complement to advances in prosthetic
Amputee Dads Redefine Strength
Two amputee fathers share how limb loss reshaped their understanding of strength, resilience, and what it truly means to be a dad.
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The Traffic Stop Heard Around the World
A routine traffic stop changed Katie Thomas’s life overnight. After being cited for holding a phone in a hand she doesn’t
Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb
Can Muscle Training Improve Prosthetic Control?
A new study suggests targeted muscle training may help amputees improve the signals used to control myoelectric prostheses, offering a promising complement to advances in prosthetic technology.
Amputee Dads Redefine Strength
Two amputee fathers share how limb loss reshaped their understanding of strength, resilience, and what it truly means to be a dad.
The Traffic Stop Heard Around the World
A routine traffic stop changed Katie Thomas’s life overnight. After being cited for holding a phone in a hand she doesn’t
The Traffic Stop Heard Around the World
A routine traffic stop changed Katie Thomas’s life overnight. After being cited for holding a phone in a hand she doesn’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.
