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Mapping Phantom Limb Pain Within the Brain

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) ...
Bespoke Bodies: The Art and Science of Prosthetic Limbs

Bespoke Bodies: The Art and Science of Prosthetic Limbs

Many of today’s prosthetic design concepts have their roots in World War I. A major museum exhibition opening in June ...
Return Ascender: Kirstie Ennis Has Everest Back in Her Sights

Return Ascender: Kirstie Ennis Has Everest Back in Her Sights

Kirstie Ennis hopes to become the first American woman amputee to complete the Seven Summits. This month on Everest, she ...
Amputees Are Taking the Plunge into Water Sports

Amputees Are Taking the Plunge into Water Sports

Water sports have relatively low barriers to entry for amputees, and they’re rejuvenating for mind, body, and spirit. Here's how ...

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Research: Many Doctors Have an Anti-Disability Bias

Research: Many Doctors Have an Anti-Disability Bias

According to a recent paper in the journal Health Affairs, many physicians—by their own admission—routinely discriminate against people with disabilities ...
Hot Ideas for Cold-Weather Amputee Sports

Hot Ideas for Cold-Weather Amputee Sports

Here are some accessible winter sports that can help all amputees—even non-medal contenders—stay active until the spring thaw.  ...
Serenity Now

Serenity Now

Because our bodies have experienced trauma, amputees are more prone to fight-or-flight triggers than most people. Understanding your ANS can ...
Gamut Seal of Approval Brings Trust Factor to Adaptive Fashion

Gamut Seal of Approval Brings Trust Factor to Adaptive Fashion

The Gamut Seal of Approval holds manufacturers to rigorous standards for inclusiveness. This year, adidas will introduce the first product ...
Amputee Trends to Watch in 2023

Amputee Trends to Watch in 2023

What storylines will command the limb-loss community’s attention over the next 12 months? We’ve penciled in a handful of amputee trends ...
Hopi Artist Helps Amputees Heal

Hopi Artist Helps Amputees Heal

Tribal artist Duane Koyawena is bringing a healing force to amputees. He has teamed up with Next Step Prosthetics in ...
RV Travel Got Me Back to the Great Outdoors After Limb Loss

RV Travel Got Me Back to the Great Outdoors After Limb Loss

RV travel enables amputees to stay active, experience different places, meet all kinds of people, take on new challenges, and ...
Best Holiday Gifts for Amputees in 2022

Best Holiday Gifts for Amputees in 2022

Gift-giving season already? As usual, we’re not prepared. Here are some gift ideas for amputees, offered by trusted friends and colleagues ...
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