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Recent Articles from Amplitude's Weekly Newsletter
Which Amputee Stories Get Told
Years ago, Rick Bontkowski wondered whether anyone would say yes to appearing on his podcast. Now, his submissions file is
Living With Limb Difference: Your Questions Answered
Amplitude contributor Melissa Bean answers common questions about congenital limb difference, sharing firsthand insights on parenting, independence, boundaries, and everyday
EmpowerFest 2026 Celebrates Bold Moves
Amplitude contributor Kim Ousley shares her experience at Hanger Clinic’s EmpowerFest 2026, celebrating adaptive activities and the power of the
Amputation, PTSD, and the Recovery Beyond Rehab
Above-knee amputee Josh Hines shares his experience with PTSD, medical trauma, limb loss, and the coping strategies that help him
When the “Best” Prosthetic Foot Isn’t the Favorite
A 2026 study comparing three types of prosthetic feet found a surprising disconnect between biomechanics, clinical testing, and user preferences.<!--
Adaptive Adventures is Making Trails More Accessible
Amplitude writer Kim Ousley explores how Adaptive Adventures is expanding adaptive hiking, equipment, and trail access to help amputees and
Life After Amputation: Becoming the Person You Once Needed
Nearly 10 years after losing his leg, Rick Bontkowski reflects on life after amputation, acceptance, community, and becoming the person
When Amputees Become Socially Isolated
What helps amputees stay connected? A look at the barriers to social participation and how greater accessibility can open doors
Amputee Soccer’s World Cup Moment
By Melissa Bean It’s not new news in the amputee community, but we are just weeks away from the 2026
Connecticut Passes So Every BODY Can Move
Connecticut passes So Every BODY Can Move legislation, expanding insurance coverage and access to activity-specific prosthetic and orthotic devices.<!-- AddThis
Gold Medalist Designs Her Own AFOs
Winter Paralympian Sydney Peterson uses 3D printing and engineering to design custom AFOs for skiing, running, and the changing needs
Katie Bondy Finds Freedom Through Amputee Soccer
Follow Team USA amputee soccer player Katie Bondy’s journey from spina bifida and amputation to the international stage through resilience
The Name Game for Lost Limbs
What do you call your residual limb? For Melissa Bean, the answer has changed over the years. From “army” to
Take the Shot: Amputee Bowler Returns to PBA
Born without a right hand, Mike Bolland returned to the PBA Tour after throat cancer to prove one thing: Take
Behind The Mic – Through Two Lenses
A return visit with a young para-athlete helps Rick Bontkowski discover why every limb loss story belongs to more than
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
