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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,
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
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.
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.
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.
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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.<!--
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 possible—and powerful—for everyone.<!-- AddThis Advanced
Defining ‘Reasonable Accommodations’
An upper-limb amputee shares how she defines “reasonable accommodations” in daily life, challenging one-size-fits-all accessibility and advocating for equal access.<!-- AddThis
Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb
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.
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 possible—and powerful—for everyone.
Defining ‘Reasonable Accommodations’
An upper-limb amputee shares how she defines “reasonable accommodations” in daily life, challenging one-size-fits-all accessibility and advocating for equal access.<!-- AddThis
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 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.
