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Living With Limb Difference: Your Questions Answered
Amplitude contributor Melissa Bean answers common questions about congenital limb difference, sharing firsthand insights on parenting,

EmpowerFest 2026 Celebrates Bold Moves
Amplitude contributor Kim Ousley shares her experience at Hanger Clinic’s EmpowerFest 2026, celebrating adaptive activities and

Amputation, PTSD, and the Recovery Beyond Rehab
Above-knee amputee Josh Hines shares his experience with PTSD, medical trauma, limb loss, and the coping

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

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, and everyday life.

Amputation, PTSD, and the Recovery Beyond Rehab
Above-knee amputee Josh Hines shares his experience with PTSD, medical trauma, limb loss, and the coping strategies that help him move forward.

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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When the “Best” Prosthetic Foot Isn’t the Favorite
A 2026 study comparing three types of prosthetic feet found a surprising disconnect between biomechanics, clinical

Adaptive Adventures is Making Trails More Accessible
Amplitude writer Kim Ousley explores how Adaptive Adventures is expanding adaptive hiking, equipment, and trail access

Life After Amputation: Becoming the Person You Once Needed
Nearly 10 years after losing his leg, Rick Bontkowski reflects on life after amputation, acceptance, community,

When Amputees Become Socially Isolated
What helps amputees stay connected? A look at the barriers to social participation and how greater

When the “Best” Prosthetic Foot Isn’t the Favorite
A 2026 study comparing three types of prosthetic feet found a surprising disconnect between biomechanics, clinical testing, and user preferences.

Adaptive Adventures is Making Trails More Accessible
Amplitude writer Kim Ousley explores how Adaptive Adventures is expanding adaptive hiking, equipment, and trail access to help amputees and others with physical disabilities enjoy the outdoors.

When Amputees Become Socially Isolated
What helps amputees stay connected? A look at the barriers to social participation and how greater accessibility can

