LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
Banksy Goes Bionic: Nick Harrier’s Picturesque Prosthetics
Nick Harrier builds artistic, custom-built leg covers that change amputees’ lives—and he gives them away for free. by Rene Agredano ...
The Choice: To Amputate, or Not to Amputate?
My accident left me with two badly damaged legs. Should I try to save them? Or would amputation set me ...
Prehistoric Amputations: In Search of Limbs Lost
A new archaeological find shows that prehistoric cultures knew how to provide sophisticated care for amputees—and how to reintegrate them ...
What Is Moral Injury, and How Is It Hurting Amputees?
Most prosthetists wish they could spend more time with amputees and serve them with greater flexibility. But the system is ...
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Keep Your Eyes On Your Limbs
There have been several recent reports of prosthetic arms and legs being stolen. In April, Utah’s Deseret News published an article titled ...
Who Wouldn’t Be Grateful?
In an article in the Review of Communication, authors Stephen M. Yoshimura and Kassandra Berzins explore the connection between gratitude ...
Trauma, Adaptive Sports Bond Warriors For Life
Tech. Sgts. Benjamin Seekell’s and Brian Williams’ life-changing experiences helped them forge an inseparable bond. The two met in 2009 ...
Put Yourself First
When you care for a loved one, it is normal to experience emotional and physical stress. Recognizing this stress in ...
Take The Detour
By Herb Kolodny Have you ever come to a closed road when you were driving? If so, you may have ...
Take A Hike
Brooke Artesi and her son, Ricco, enjoy the outdoors together. Image by Julian Huarte Photography. Over the past several years, ...
Are You Ready For Some Wheels?
Lower-limb amputees rely on a variety of mobility solutions, and no solution is right for every situation. While some use ...
An Interview With The Founders Of amp’d
Peggy Chenoweth and David McGill founded the amp’d podcast (www.ampdpod.com) in 2013. Chenoweth is a former consultant in the prosthetics ...
