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Amputee Surfers Find Empowerment in Wave Therapy
Surfing isn’t the first activity most amputees turn to for renewal. But once they try it, they almost never turn back. Here's how to get involved in adaptive surfing ...
Soul Sisters: Support Group Empowers Amputee Women
For most of the journey, limb loss is identical for men and women. However, women have to face certain issues and life transitions that our male counterparts don’t have to face ...
Are Amputees Still OK With K-Levels?
The K-level scale has shaped amputees’ lives for three decades. Does the system still serve its purpose? Or is it time for something better? And what would "better" look like? ...
Diabetes Education: Edward James Olmos Is a Man on a Mission
Oscar-nominated actor Edward James Olmos is one of the world's leading advocates for diabetes education and amputation prevention, especially within the Hispanic community ...
Getting Back In The Game
Amputees Confront the Causes of Their Limb Loss By Élan young Losing a limb, particularly from trauma, can be such a painful experience that the activity that led to the amputation can forever be a difficult reminder, if not a ...
The OT Edge: Adapting to Upper-Limb Loss With the Help of Occupational Therapists
Many individuals who experience upper-limb loss, regardless of the level of loss, receive services from an occupational therapist (OT) ...
Into the Woods: Back On the Job
Kreuger grew up hunting and fishing in the bountiful woods and waters near his home in Wisconsin. “I’ve been fishing for as long as I can remember ...
Accessorize Your Ride!
Rough, uneven, and soft surfaces can present problems for wheelchair users who want to venture beyond the usual routine ...
