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ROMP Seeks Volunteers at Amputee Clinics
The Range of Motion Project is looking for volunteers to serve in its Central and South American amputee clinics. Put your skills to good use!

The Amputee Insurance Law You Should Be Tracking Right Now
A perfect storm is brewing in the New Mexico legislature, and it might be potent enough to blow away barriers to prosthetic access for amputees.

Amputee Caregiver Support, State by State
Does your state provide paid leave for family caregivers? How does it stack up in caregiver education, tax relief, unemployment insurance, and other forms of support?

Sarah Doherty, 1959-2023
Sarah Doherty’s truest worth is measured not in the summits she conquered, but in the hearts she touched. The pioneering amputee adventurer passed away suddenly this month at

ROMP Seeks Volunteers at Amputee Clinics
The Range of Motion Project is looking for volunteers to serve in its Central and South American amputee clinics. Put your skills to good use!

The Amputee Insurance Law You Should Be Tracking Right Now
A perfect storm is brewing in the New Mexico legislature, and it might be potent enough to blow away barriers to prosthetic access for amputees.

Amputee Caregiver Support, State by State
Does your state provide paid leave for family caregivers? How does it stack up in caregiver education, tax relief, unemployment insurance, and other forms of support?

Sarah Doherty, 1959-2023
Sarah Doherty’s truest worth is measured not in the summits she conquered, but in the hearts she touched. The pioneering amputee adventurer passed away suddenly this month at age 63.
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Amputee Coalition Joins Amputation Prevention Alliance
The Amputee Coalition announced last week that it’s joining the Amputation Prevention Alliance (APA). Launched last September by the American Diabetes Association, the APA is designed to address the urgent public health

Meet Show Your Shine’s Top Amputee Models
The Limb Kind Foundation’s third annual Show Your Shine gala takes place in just 10 days. This year’s roster of amputee runway walkers is the biggest and most diverse yet.

Best New Technology for Amputees at CES 2023
The best technology for amputees at CES 2023 ranged from exoskeletons to adaptive cosmetics, home health technology, fitness gear, hygiene products, travel services, and beyond.

Prosthetic Technology: What Real Progress Looks Like
Prosthetic technology for amputees seems to be moving forward constantly. The question is: forward toward what? The value of any given prosthesis depends on what the user intends to do with it.

Best New Technology for Amputees at CES 2023
The best technology for amputees at CES 2023 ranged from exoskeletons to adaptive cosmetics, home health technology, fitness gear, hygiene products, travel services, and beyond.

Personalized Medical Devices: The Future of Medical Design
Additive manufacturing (AM) technology has reached a new level of maturity—learn how design engineers are unlocking its potential to advance personalized healthcare.

Amputee Coalition Joins Amputation Prevention Alliance
The Amputee Coalition announced last week that it’s joining the Amputation Prevention Alliance (APA). Launched last September by the American Diabetes Association, the APA is designed to address the urgent public health

Meet Show Your Shine’s Top Amputee Models
The Limb Kind Foundation’s third annual Show Your Shine gala takes place in just 10 days. This year’s roster of amputee runway walkers is the biggest and most diverse yet.

Best New Technology for Amputees at CES 2023
The best technology for amputees at CES 2023 ranged from exoskeletons to adaptive cosmetics, home health technology, fitness gear, hygiene products, travel services, and beyond.

Prosthetic Technology: What Real Progress Looks Like
Prosthetic technology for amputees seems to be moving forward constantly. The question is: forward toward what? The value of any given prosthesis depends on what the user intends to do with it.

Best New Technology for Amputees at CES 2023
The best technology for amputees at CES 2023 ranged from exoskeletons to adaptive cosmetics, home health technology, fitness gear, hygiene products, travel services, and beyond.

Personalized Medical Devices: The Future of Medical Design
Additive manufacturing (AM) technology has reached a new level of maturity—learn how design engineers are unlocking its potential to advance personalized healthcare.

Personalized Medical Devices: The Future of Medical Design
Additive manufacturing (AM) technology has reached a new level of maturity—learn how design engineers are unlocking its potential to advance personalized healthcare.