LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE

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

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