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Rod Sewell Strikes While the Iron Is Hot
As a bilateral amputee who grew up in poverty, Rod Sewell has experienced tremendous loss. But he has learned what it means to win—both
Why Are Amputation Rates on the Rise?
According to research published in the upcoming edition of Annals of Surgery, US amputation rates have steadily increased since 2010. What’s contributing to the
Growth of AI in Amputee Care Deemed “Inevitable”
Healthcare clinicians are already using artificial intelligence to guide decisions related to limb loss. And their reliance on AI is sure to keep growing,
Senate Committee Puts Price Tag on Limb Loss
We’ve been bugging you all summer to write your Congressional representatives about the the National Limb Loss Resource Center. A key committee report offered
Rod Sewell Strikes While the Iron Is Hot
As a bilateral amputee who grew up in poverty, Rod Sewell has experienced tremendous loss. But he has learned what it means to win—both in athletic competition, and in everyday life.
Why Are Amputation Rates on the Rise?
According to research published in the upcoming edition of Annals of Surgery, US amputation rates have steadily increased since 2010. What’s contributing to the trend, and what (if anything) can be done about it?
Growth of AI in Amputee Care Deemed “Inevitable”
Healthcare clinicians are already using artificial intelligence to guide decisions related to limb loss. And their reliance on AI is sure to keep growing, according to a new study.
Senate Committee Puts Price Tag on Limb Loss
We’ve been bugging you all summer to write your Congressional representatives about the the National Limb Loss Resource Center. A key committee report offered the first hint about legislators’ inclinations.
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Five Amputee Stars From the US Para Track Nationals
Here are five amputee athletes who stood out at last weekends historic Outdoor & Para National Track and Field Championships, the first ever to place America’s
US Caregiver Population Reaches All-time High
According to a new report, the US population of unpaid caregivers has increased 45 percent in the last decade. Nearly one in four American adults—about 65
Do MPKs Really Make K2 Amputees Safer?
When Medicare approved MPK knees for K2 ambulators, the theory was that it would save Medicare money by reducing costly fall-related injuries. A new paper puts
Filmmaker Rachel Handler Wants Your Healthcare Bill Horror Stories
Award-winning filmmaker Rachel Handler is training her lens on disabled people who’ve been told, in essence, that their health isn’t profitable enough to pay for. <!--
Do MPKs Really Make K2 Amputees Safer?
When Medicare approved MPK knees for K2 ambulators, the theory was that it would save Medicare money by reducing costly fall-related
The Overlay: Comfort and Precision for Prosthetics
For many prosthetic users, managing limb volume changes throughout the day can be a constant struggle.
Five Amputee Stars From the US Para Track Nationals
Here are five amputee athletes who stood out at last weekends historic Outdoor & Para National Track and Field Championships, the first ever to place America’s top Paralympic and Olympic athletes together on one stage.
US Caregiver Population Reaches All-time High
According to a new report, the US population of unpaid caregivers has increased 45 percent in the last decade. Nearly one in four American adults—about 65 million people—provide ongoing care to an elderly, chronically ill, and/or disabled person.
Do MPKs Really Make K2 Amputees Safer?
When Medicare approved MPK knees for K2 ambulators, the theory was that it would save Medicare money by reducing costly fall-related
Filmmaker Rachel Handler Wants Your Healthcare Bill Horror Stories
Award-winning filmmaker Rachel Handler is training her lens on disabled people who’ve been told, in essence, that their health isn’t profitable
Do MPKs Really Make K2 Amputees Safer?
When Medicare approved MPK knees for K2 ambulators, the theory was that it would save Medicare money by reducing costly fall-related
The Overlay: Comfort and Precision for Prosthetics
For many prosthetic users, managing limb volume changes throughout the day can be a constant struggle. Ethnocare’s Overlay changes the game by offering an innovative, easy-to-use solution that brings comfort, precision, and freedom back to everyday life.
The Overlay: Comfort and Precision for Prosthetics
For many prosthetic users, managing limb volume changes throughout the day can be a constant struggle. Ethnocare’s Overlay changes the game by offering an innovative, easy-to-use solution that brings comfort, precision, and freedom back to everyday life.
