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Travel Hacks From a Globetrotting Amputee
Thanks to an airline’s carelessness, Paralympian Lindi Marcusen got stranded with no wheelchair and no prosthesis on her trip home from an overseas vacation.
Goldilocks Foot Gets Prosthetics Just Right
Garrison Hayes’ experience as an amputee taught him that everyone needs something different in a prosthetic foot. That’s why he designed an adaptable, customizable
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
Travel Hacks From a Globetrotting Amputee
Thanks to an airline’s carelessness, Paralympian Lindi Marcusen got stranded with no wheelchair and no prosthesis on her trip home from an overseas vacation. So when she was asked to join the Invisible Class campaign to promote accessible travel, she jumped at the chance.
Goldilocks Foot Gets Prosthetics Just Right
Garrison Hayes’ experience as an amputee taught him that everyone needs something different in a prosthetic foot. That’s why he designed an adaptable, customizable device. Meet the Goldilocks Foot.
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?
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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
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
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
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
The Overlay: Comfort and Precision for Prosthetics
For many prosthetic users, managing limb volume changes throughout the day can be a constant struggle.
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.
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
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
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
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.
