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Prosthetic Insurance Reform: A Cost-cutting Investment in Amputees’ Health
A new study shows that prosthetic insurance for amputees can be vastly expanded with negligible impact on premiums, while sharply reducing overall expenditures on healthcare
Five Quick Fixes for Prosthetic Research
We’re not saying prosthetic research is broken. But we do think new technologies take too long to migrate from the lab to ordinary amputees’ lives.
Blessed With Disability: Nothing Compares to You
There’s always some person or standard we compare poorly with, but dwelling on that can be toxic. The incomparable Ty Chiko extols the joys
Spinal Cord Stimulation Zaps Phantom Limb Pain
According to a new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, spinal cord stimulation holds great potential to alleviate phantom limb pain and improve
Prosthetic Insurance Reform: A Cost-cutting Investment in Amputees’ Health
A new study shows that prosthetic insurance for amputees can be vastly expanded with negligible impact on premiums, while sharply reducing overall expenditures on healthcare and social services.
Five Quick Fixes for Prosthetic Research
We’re not saying prosthetic research is broken. But we do think new technologies take too long to migrate from the lab to ordinary amputees’ lives. Here are five ways to streamline the process.
Blessed With Disability: Nothing Compares to You
There’s always some person or standard we compare poorly with, but dwelling on that can be toxic. The incomparable Ty Chiko extols the joys of focusing on our individuality.
Spinal Cord Stimulation Zaps Phantom Limb Pain
According to a new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, spinal cord stimulation holds great potential to alleviate phantom limb pain and improve balance in lower-limb amputees.
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Getting Ukrainian Amputees Back on Their Feet
The world’s limb-loss community has mobilized to support Ukraine’s war amputees, but few have made as big an impact as the Danish prosthetics manufacturer Levitate.
How Many US Amputees Are There? More Than You Think.
According to a new study from the Amputee Coalition and Avalere Health, the number of amputees in the United States is 5.7 million—much higher than previous researchers estimated.
Move United Unveils Biggest-Ever Event Schedule
Move United, the nation’s largest network of adaptive-sports organizations, will offer 35 sanctioned events in 24 states during 2024, the largest slate of sanctioned competitions ever.
Is Dateability the Best Amputee Dating App Ever?
Dateability, a new dating app for the disability community, is a breath of fresh air for anyone who’s felt unwelcome on mainstream dating platforms due to their limb difference.
How Many US Amputees Are There? More Than You Think.
According to a new study from the Amputee Coalition and Avalere Health, the number of amputees in the United States is 5.7
Why Are You Getting Free Copies of Amplitude?
Starting with the March 2024 issue, free Display Copies of Amplitude—the O&P EDGE’s consumer-facing partner publication—will be mailed to every
Getting Ukrainian Amputees Back on Their Feet
The world’s limb-loss community has mobilized to support Ukraine’s war amputees, but few have made as big an impact as the Danish prosthetics manufacturer Levitate.
How Many US Amputees Are There? More Than You Think.
According to a new study from the Amputee Coalition and Avalere Health, the number of amputees in the United States is 5.7 million—much higher than previous researchers estimated.
Move United Unveils Biggest-Ever Event Schedule
Move United, the nation’s largest network of adaptive-sports organizations, will offer 35 sanctioned events in 24 states during 2024, the largest slate
Is Dateability the Best Amputee Dating App Ever?
Dateability, a new dating app for the disability community, is a breath of fresh air for anyone who’s felt unwelcome on mainstream
How Many US Amputees Are There? More Than You Think.
According to a new study from the Amputee Coalition and Avalere Health, the number of amputees in the United States is 5.7
Why Are You Getting Free Copies of Amplitude?
Starting with the March 2024 issue, free Display Copies of Amplitude—the O&P EDGE’s consumer-facing partner publication—will be mailed to every O&P facility in the country. Thousands of clinicians already share
Why Are You Getting Free Copies of Amplitude?
Starting with the March 2024 issue, free Display Copies of Amplitude—the O&P EDGE’s consumer-facing partner publication—will be mailed to every O&P facility in the country. Thousands of clinicians already share