JULY/AUGUST 2021
FEATURES
A Brief History of the Paralympics
The Paralympics have evolved from a modest archery exhibition involving 16 British soldiers into the world’s third-largest sporting event.
Personal Bests
World-renowned prosthetist Francois Van Der Watt has been helping amputee athletes achieve maximum speed since the Flex-Foot Cheetah was a mere kitten.
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games—Storylines to Watch
The Tokyo Paralympics will offer more drama than anyone can keep track of. Here are some key narratives involving US competitors with limb difference.
LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
Around the World in 80 Minutes
Bilateral amputee Brittany Palmer’s Beeyonder offers virtual travel packages that can bring Lake Victoria to your laptop or Ireland to your iPad.
So Soothe Me: CBDs for Amputees
A Step Ahead Prosthetics’ two CBD products are designed to combat the particular aches and ailments that plague hard-working residual limbs in tight sockets.
Playing the Sock Market
Socket Socks are colorful, comfortable amputee fashion accessories to decorate a prosthetic socket. See the designs and get ordering information.
Limb Care on the Go
Mobile prosthetic services provide in-home care for amputees who face challenges getting to and from their clinic.
AMPossible: Real-World Solutions for Amputees to Accomplish the Impossible
AMPossible offers plenty of how-to advice for new amputees about everything from wound care to mental health, sexuality, work, and financial planning.
The Heart of the Matter
Earlier this year, the American Heart Association (AHA) issued a policy statement aimed at reducing nontraumatic leg amputations by 20 percent over the next decade. Titled “Time to Get to
Shipping Out With a Dragon Boat Crew
Dragon boating is growing in popularity, especially for people with limb difference and other disabilities. Here’s why amputees are climbing aboard the dragon boat craze.
Message From the Editor
The July 2021 issue of Amplitude, the nation’s top amputee lifestyle magazine, features articles on the Paralympics, prosthetist Francois Van Der Watt, mobile prosthetic clincs, and more.
Around the World in 80 Minutes
Bilateral amputee Brittany Palmer’s Beeyonder offers virtual travel packages that can bring Lake Victoria to your laptop or Ireland to your iPad.
So Soothe Me: CBDs for Amputees
A Step Ahead Prosthetics’ two CBD products are designed to combat the particular aches and ailments that plague hard-working residual limbs in tight sockets.
Playing the Sock Market
Socket Socks are colorful, comfortable amputee fashion accessories to decorate a prosthetic socket. See the designs and get ordering information.
Limb Care on the Go
Mobile prosthetic services provide in-home care for amputees who face challenges getting to and from their clinic.
AMPossible: Real-World Solutions for Amputees to Accomplish the Impossible
AMPossible offers plenty of how-to advice for new amputees about everything from wound care to mental health, sexuality, work, and financial planning.
The Heart of the Matter
Earlier this year, the American Heart Association (AHA) issued a policy statement aimed at reducing nontraumatic leg amputations by 20 percent over the next decade. Titled “Time to Get to
Shipping Out With a Dragon Boat Crew
Dragon boating is growing in popularity, especially for people with limb difference and other disabilities. Here’s why amputees are climbing aboard the dragon boat craze.
Message From the Editor
The July 2021 issue of Amplitude, the nation’s top amputee lifestyle magazine, features articles on the Paralympics, prosthetist Francois Van Der Watt, mobile prosthetic clincs, and more.
