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Summer Safety tips for Amputees
Get practical summer safety tips, from beach days and outdoor adventures to managing diabetes, staying hydrated,
inclusion and mobility pave the road to la28
Ottobock celebrated its new role as an Official Supporter of the LA28 Paralympic Games during Full
An Amputee’s Guide to Summer Fun
What belongs on every amputee’s summer checklist? From hydration and socket care to adaptive recreation and
Behind the MIC: After the Applause
AMP’D UP211 Podcast host Rick Bontkowski explores what comes after recovery, achievement, and success—and why every
Summer Safety tips for Amputees
Get practical summer safety tips, from beach days and outdoor adventures to managing diabetes, staying hydrated, and protecting your prosthesis in the heat.
An Amputee’s Guide to Summer Fun
What belongs on every amputee’s summer checklist? From hydration and socket care to adaptive recreation and accessible destinations, Kim Ousley shares the practical tips that help turn summer challenges into unforgettable adventures.
Behind the MIC: After the Applause
AMP’D UP211 Podcast host Rick Bontkowski explores what comes after recovery, achievement, and success—and why every finish line is really the start of a new chapter.
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Chance Encounters, Lasting Lessons
Every 5 to 7 years of my life, I have a chance encounter with a limb different person, and it
Paralympian Makes Love Island History
Paralympic bronze medalist Beatriz Hatz is making history as the first disabled contestant on Love Island USA. But her story
Can Muscle Training Improve Prosthetic Control?
A new study suggests targeted muscle training may help amputees improve the signals used to control myoelectric prostheses, offering a promising
Amputee Dads Redefine Strength
Two amputee fathers share how limb loss reshaped their understanding of strength, resilience, and what it truly means to be a
Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb
Chance Encounters, Lasting Lessons
Every 5 to 7 years of my life, I have a chance encounter with a limb different person, and it changes my life. That’s not an exaggeration. I rarely see people with amputations, and when I do see them,
Paralympian Makes Love Island History
Paralympic bronze medalist Beatriz Hatz is making history as the first disabled contestant on Love Island USA. But her story is about more than reality television. From representing Team USA on the world stage to advocating for young amputees, Hatz has spent years challenging assumptions about disability.
Can Muscle Training Improve Prosthetic Control?
A new study suggests targeted muscle training may help amputees improve the signals used to control myoelectric prostheses, offering a promising
Can Muscle Training Improve Prosthetic Control?
A new study suggests targeted muscle training may help amputees improve the signals used to control myoelectric prostheses, offering a promising
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.
