JULY/AUGUST 2023
FEATURES
The Serious Side of Amputee Comedy
Amputee comedians like Courtney Gilmour and Tre NuBB make audiences howl. They also get people to think seriously about disability.
Amputee Stunt Performers Crash Through Hollywood’s Barriers
It took years for amputee stunt performers to get a fair shake in the movie-making industry. Now the opportunities are coming fast and furious.
The Challenged Athlete: An Amputee’s Quest to Get Active Again
Everyone said losing a leg didn’t have to slow me down. But staying active wasn’t easy. Did I do something wrong?
LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
Össur CEO Seeks to Make Progress for Amputee Care
Össur’s newly unveiled five-year strategic plan will help more amputees gain access to high-end prostheses, says company CEO Sveinn Sölvason.
The Pre-Paralympics Are Here
Can’t wait a whole year to scratch your Paralympics itch? No worries: The rest of this summer’s calendar is packed with global parasports championships.
Ayes On the Prize: Amputee Legislative Update
Six states considered So Kids Can Move legislation this year to reform legislation for prosthetic devices. Here is the final resolution of all six bills.
Open Inclusion Contest: Hard Cash for Amputee Hacks
The 2nd annual Simply Open Awards contest kicked off a few weeks ago, offering amputees another chance to cash in on useful life hacks.
Mapping Phantom Limb Pain Within the Brain
Neuroscientists have found objective biomarkers of chronic pain from inside the brain of individuals suffering from phantom limb pain (PLP) and other forms of chronic pain.
You’ll Never Walk Alone: Amputee Friends Support Each Other
Armeda Batchler and Brianna Jones met in 2016 through an amputee support group. Both say their friendship has had profound benefits for their mental health.
Editor’s Letter: Working Without a Net
The July 2023 edition of Amplitude Magazine features articles about bionic arms, amputee comedians, stunt performers, recreational athletics, and more.
Össur CEO Seeks to Make Progress for Amputee Care
Össur’s newly unveiled five-year strategic plan will help more amputees gain access to high-end prostheses, says company CEO Sveinn Sölvason.
The Pre-Paralympics Are Here
Can’t wait a whole year to scratch your Paralympics itch? No worries: The rest of this summer’s calendar is packed with global parasports championships.
Ayes On the Prize: Amputee Legislative Update
Six states considered So Kids Can Move legislation this year to reform legislation for prosthetic devices. Here is the final resolution of all six bills.
Open Inclusion Contest: Hard Cash for Amputee Hacks
The 2nd annual Simply Open Awards contest kicked off a few weeks ago, offering amputees another chance to cash in on useful life hacks.
Mapping Phantom Limb Pain Within the Brain
Neuroscientists have found objective biomarkers of chronic pain from inside the brain of individuals suffering from phantom limb pain (PLP) and other forms of chronic pain.
You’ll Never Walk Alone: Amputee Friends Support Each Other
Armeda Batchler and Brianna Jones met in 2016 through an amputee support group. Both say their friendship has had profound benefits for their mental health.
Editor’s Letter: Working Without a Net
The July 2023 edition of Amplitude Magazine features articles about bionic arms, amputee comedians, stunt performers, recreational athletics, and more.
