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Bilateral Amputee Mandy Horvath Makes TIME100 Sports
Bilateral above-the-knee amputee Mandy Horvath has been named to the inaugural TIME100 Sports list, recognizing her

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

Bilateral Amputee Mandy Horvath Makes TIME100 Sports
Bilateral above-the-knee amputee Mandy Horvath has been named to the inaugural TIME100 Sports list, recognizing her extraordinary climbs, advocacy, and inspiring journey from trauma to purpose.

Inclusion and Mobility Pave the Road to LA28
Ottobock celebrated its new role as an Official Supporter of the LA28 Paralympic Games during Full Circle Movement, bringing adaptive athletes, clinicians and the community together through sport.

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.
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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

Chance Encounters, Lasting Lessons
Every 5 to 7 years of my life, I have a chance encounter with a limb different person, and it

Spencer West Releases Breaking Free
Disability advocate Spencer West explores authenticity, self-discovery, and overcoming expectations in his new book, “Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start

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

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.

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,

Spencer West Releases Breaking Free
Disability advocate Spencer West explores authenticity, self-discovery, and overcoming expectations in his new book, “Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start

Spencer West Releases Breaking Free
Disability advocate Spencer West explores authenticity, self-discovery, and overcoming expectations in his new book, “Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start

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.

