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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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Five Keys To My Success

Five Keys To My Success

By Herb Kolodny In the July/August issue of Amplitude, I discussed how I changed direction after my amputation and, by ...
Nonprofit Organization Seeks To Change Lives Through Fitness Opportunities

Nonprofit Organization Seeks To Change Lives Through Fitness Opportunities

By John Pope, MS, MPO, CSCS Crossroads Adaptive Athletic Alliance is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a ...
Sweet Success

Sweet Success

Cake Artist Gets Second Chance at Chosen Career ...
Pathways to Employment After Limb Loss

Pathways to Employment After Limb Loss

By Elan Young Losing one or more limbs can send a person reeling. Along with learning how to manage pain, ...
Overturning Insurance Denials

Overturning Insurance Denials

Education + Persistence = Authorization ...
The Economic Woes Of Being An Amputee

The Economic Woes Of Being An Amputee

Health Insurance, Healthcare Costs, and Threats to Your Financial Future ...
Keep Your Eyes On Your Limbs

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 ...
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