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The Questions That Changed Everything
TV news anchor and amputee Chris Egert shares the questions he wishes he’d asked before getting

Sarcoma Awareness for Amputees Starts Here
Amplitude contributor Kim Ousley shares how what seemed like a harmless bump on her foot turned

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,

The Questions That Changed Everything
TV news anchor and amputee Chris Egert shares the questions he wishes he’d asked before getting his first prosthesis—and why self-advocacy matters throughout prosthetic care.

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.

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.
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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

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

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

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

Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb

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.

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

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

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.

