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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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
By John Pope, MS, MPO, CSCS Crossroads Adaptive Athletic Alliance is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a ...
Sweet Success
Cake Artist Gets Second Chance at Chosen Career ...
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
Education + Persistence = Authorization ...
The Economic Woes Of Being An Amputee
Health Insurance, Healthcare Costs, and Threats to Your Financial Future ...
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 ...
