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Violet Hall Is US ParaTrack’s New Kid in Town
A few short months ago, Violet Hall barely knew parasports were a thing. Now the 17-hear-old high school senior is in New Delhi for
Getting Back in the Saddle After My Amputation
After losing a leg to cancer, Kim Ousley assumed she would never ride a horse again. So she was surprised, anxious, and exhilarated to
Making Immobility a Thing of the Past
ROMP’s “Immobility Is History” campaign aims to ensure that every amputee in the world can obtain a high-quality prosthesis accompanied by comprehensive rehabilitative care.<!--
Prosthetic Liner Thickness Can Reduce Amputees’ Pain Points
Using advanced imaging and biomechanical simulation technology, a research team found that just two millimeters of extra padding can significantly relieve pressure in lower-limb
Violet Hall Is US ParaTrack’s New Kid in Town
A few short months ago, Violet Hall barely knew parasports were a thing. Now the 17-hear-old high school senior is in New Delhi for the World Para Athletics Championships, competing against the fastest racers on the planet.
Getting Back in the Saddle After My Amputation
After losing a leg to cancer, Kim Ousley assumed she would never ride a horse again. So she was surprised, anxious, and exhilarated to find herself back in the stirrups after 30 years.
Making Immobility a Thing of the Past
ROMP’s “Immobility Is History” campaign aims to ensure that every amputee in the world can obtain a high-quality prosthesis accompanied by comprehensive rehabilitative care.
Prosthetic Liner Thickness Can Reduce Amputees’ Pain Points
Using advanced imaging and biomechanical simulation technology, a research team found that just two millimeters of extra padding can significantly relieve pressure in lower-limb prosthetic devices.
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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. So when
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
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
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
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
The Overlay: Comfort and Precision for Prosthetics
For many prosthetic users, managing limb volume changes throughout the day can be a constant struggle.
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
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
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
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.
