JULY/AUGUST 2022
FEATURES
Josh Sundquist’s Forward Thinking
Best Foot Forward, Josh Sundquist’s new series on on Apple TV+, breaks new ground in disability representation and storytelling, both on camera and behind the scenes.
Limb Loss and Depression: The Brink of Despair
Colton Eberhardy wasn’t sure he wanted to live. Losing a leg helped the Wisconsin teenager understand his identity and find his sense of purpose.
Claims Crusader: Amputee Lawyer Conal Doyle
Amputee lawyer Conal Doyle’s legal victories have compelled major insurers to rewrite their policies, revise their evaluation practices, and beef up their medical review teams.
LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
Haptic Feedback: New Direction for Prosthetics
Researchers at multiple universities have had recent success in clinical trials with prosthetic limbs that simulate the sense of touch via haptic feedback.
For Amputees, UNYQ Foot Holds Heeling Power
The new UNYQ Foot gives lower-limb amputees a versatile, aesthetically appealing prosthetic foot that functions well with a wide selection of footwear.
Eric Quander: Smiles From Nowhere
Eric Quander renewed his sense of optimism by connecting with the global amputee community and embracing a new mission to help amputees gain mobility.
Field of Dreams
The new documentary “Landis: Just Watch Me” shares quadruple amputee Landis Sims’ quest to play baseball at the high school varsity level —- and beyond.
Mary Cooper Wants to Be the First Amputee Astronaut
Mission: AstroAccess wants to send people with disabilities into outer space, and below-knee amputee Mary Cooper hopes to be aboard for the inaugural launch.
Living With Your Boots On
Foot Defender combines the health benefits of a medical boot with the comfort and aesthetic appeal of an athletic shoe, preventing limb loss among diabetic patients.
All-Day Comfort in an Upper Limb Prosthesis
While every component is an important part of the equation, it’s the fit of the socket that usually determines whether someone accepts or rejects using a prosthesis.
Haptic Feedback: New Direction for Prosthetics
Researchers at multiple universities have had recent success in clinical trials with prosthetic limbs that simulate the sense of touch via haptic feedback.
For Amputees, UNYQ Foot Holds Heeling Power
The new UNYQ Foot gives lower-limb amputees a versatile, aesthetically appealing prosthetic foot that functions well with a wide selection of footwear.
Eric Quander: Smiles From Nowhere
Eric Quander renewed his sense of optimism by connecting with the global amputee community and embracing a new mission to help amputees gain mobility.
Field of Dreams
The new documentary “Landis: Just Watch Me” shares quadruple amputee Landis Sims’ quest to play baseball at the high school varsity level —- and beyond.
Mary Cooper Wants to Be the First Amputee Astronaut
Mission: AstroAccess wants to send people with disabilities into outer space, and below-knee amputee Mary Cooper hopes to be aboard for the inaugural launch.
Living With Your Boots On
Foot Defender combines the health benefits of a medical boot with the comfort and aesthetic appeal of an athletic shoe, preventing limb loss among diabetic patients.
All-Day Comfort in an Upper Limb Prosthesis
While every component is an important part of the equation, it’s the fit of the socket that usually determines whether someone accepts or rejects using a prosthesis.
