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Five Amputee-Friendly Valentine’s Day Videos
With Cupid getting ready to fire off some arrows this weekend for Valentine’s Day, we rounded up a handful of short relationship videos by

New Numbers Clarify Osseointegration Outcomes
According to a new study based on nearly a thousand amputees who’ve undergone osseointegration, the long-range track record for this technology is pretty impressive.

Simple Tests Can Predict Amputees’ Fall Risk
Most lower-limb amputees have taken a few tumbles over the years. But what if your prosthetist could evaluate your fall risk and suggest preventive

Insurance Reform’s New Frontier: Wheelchairs
Wheelchair users face constant insurance denials and delays. But disability advocates in one state are trying to force insurers to broaden their coverage to

Five Amputee-Friendly Valentine’s Day Videos
With Cupid getting ready to fire off some arrows this weekend for Valentine’s Day, we rounded up a handful of short relationship videos by and about amputees.

New Numbers Clarify Osseointegration Outcomes
According to a new study based on nearly a thousand amputees who’ve undergone osseointegration, the long-range track record for this technology is pretty impressive.

Simple Tests Can Predict Amputees’ Fall Risk
Most lower-limb amputees have taken a few tumbles over the years. But what if your prosthetist could evaluate your fall risk and suggest preventive measures before you ever hit the ground?

Insurance Reform’s New Frontier: Wheelchairs
Wheelchair users face constant insurance denials and delays. But disability advocates in one state are trying to force insurers to broaden their coverage to support individuals’ health.
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What Real Gratitude Looks Like
Gratitude can build peace of mind, reduce stress, and ward off depression. But it’s most powerful when it accompanies us through negative feelings instead of suppressing

ABLE Accounts Are Now Abler Than Ever
The age restriction on ABLE accounts rose dramatically on January 1, making hundreds of thousands of amputees newly eligible for this robust savings program. Get the

Scaling New Heights at the Adaptive Climbing Festival
“The beauty of rock climbing lies in the willingness to adapt,” writes Alexandra Capellini. After trying it for the first time

Transformative Procedures to Reduce Nerve Pain
Leading experts with the Cedars-Sinai Limb Reconstruction Program are utilizing novel surgical techniques to reduce or

What Real Gratitude Looks Like
Gratitude can build peace of mind, reduce stress, and ward off depression. But it’s most powerful when it accompanies us through negative feelings instead of suppressing them.

ABLE Accounts Are Now Abler Than Ever
The age restriction on ABLE accounts rose dramatically on January 1, making hundreds of thousands of amputees newly eligible for this robust savings program. Get the details here.

Scaling New Heights at the Adaptive Climbing Festival
“The beauty of rock climbing lies in the willingness to adapt,” writes Alexandra Capellini. After trying it for the first time

Transformative Procedures to Reduce Nerve Pain
Leading experts with the Cedars-Sinai Limb Reconstruction Program are utilizing novel surgical techniques to reduce or even prevent nerve pain before

Transformative Procedures to Reduce Nerve Pain
Leading experts with the Cedars-Sinai Limb Reconstruction Program are utilizing novel surgical techniques to reduce or even prevent nerve pain before it ever starts.

Transformative Procedures to Reduce Nerve Pain
Leading experts with the Cedars-Sinai Limb Reconstruction Program are utilizing novel surgical techniques to reduce or even prevent nerve pain before it ever starts.

