LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb pain. “I’ve had pain before but it eventually went away. This is something that I ...
The Market Place of Ideas
The first time I went to a prosthetic fitting, I was in third grade. I was born without my left ...
When the Cultural Tax Attacks
I’m standing in a conference space while people move around me. They’re mostly male, over 40, and nondisabled (or at ...
DIY Wheelchairs: What’s Rolled Is New
An estimated 6 million Americans use a wheelchair as their primary mode of mobility—about 2.3 percent of US adults. But ...
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Peace Offerings
If you're wearing a prosthetic limb today—whether it’s a microprocessor knee, a bionic hand, or a carbon fiber running blade—it’s ...
Stepping Aside
Although I have had athletic habits at times in my life, I am not by nature an athlete. Before I ...
Amputee’s Mississippi Journey Inspires New Book
In May 2020, bilateral amputee Nate Denofre set out from Lake Itasca with a bold goal: paddle the entire 2,300-mile ...
SEBCM’s All-Wheel Drive
Three years ago, you may recall, New Mexico became the first state to pass prosthetic insurance-reform legislation under the So ...
Numbers Show High Success Rate for OI
When osseointegration surgery achieved FDA approval five years ago, the lack of outcomes data created a lot of uncertainty ...
Better Amputee Outcomes Are a LEAP Away
Recovery from lower-limb amputation begins the moment you wake up from surgery. Decisions made immediately after your operation can influence ...
Introducing Avior: A New Way to Feel Confident on Your FeetÂ
Whether you’re adjusting to a new prosthesis or rebuilding trust in your mobility, the right technology can make a world of difference. That’s why ...
Amputees Discover the Power of Negative Thinking
When an amputee influencer asked people what they love about living with limb loss, she got some thoughtful responses. But ...
