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Bespoke Bodies: The Art and Science of Prosthetic Limbs

Bespoke Bodies: The Art and Science of Prosthetic Limbs

Many of today’s prosthetic design concepts have their roots in World War I. A major museum exhibition opening in June 2023 connects the dots ...
Power to the People: Amputee Advocates Win Big in 2023

Power to the People: Amputee Advocates Win Big in 2023

In half a dozen states this year, amputees, prosthetists, and other citizens are pushing legislators toward better, broader prosthetic insurance coverage ...
Return Ascender: Kirstie Ennis Has Everest Back in Her Sights

Return Ascender: Kirstie Ennis Has Everest Back in Her Sights

Kirstie Ennis hopes to become the first American woman amputee to complete the Seven Summits. This month on Everest, she aims to complete her mission ...
Amputees Are Taking the Plunge into Water Sports

Amputees Are Taking the Plunge into Water Sports

Water sports have relatively low barriers to entry for amputees, and they’re rejuvenating for mind, body, and spirit. Here's how you can get involved ...
RV Travel Got Me Back to the Great Outdoors After Limb Loss

RV Travel Got Me Back to the Great Outdoors After Limb Loss

RV travel enables amputees to stay active, experience different places, meet all kinds of people, take on new challenges, and enjoy life ...
This Amputee Model Is as Free as a Bird

This Amputee Model Is as Free as a Bird

Flamingo Florence—née Cairn Atkinson—is making a name for herself as the nation’s top (maybe only) amputee pinup model ...
Amputee Health and the New Science of Psychedelic Drugs

Amputee Health and the New Science of Psychedelic Drugs

Clinical trials are now underway to investigate psychedelics’ effects on phantom limb pain, depression, PTSD, opioid addiction, and other amputee health challenges ...
The Bowhunters' Gifts: A Tale of Amputee Friendship

The Bowhunters’ Gifts: A Tale of Amputee Friendship

This story might inspire others—challenged with a hand injury, or absence, or other physical challenge—not to give up, but to chase their dreams, whatever they may be ...
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