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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Looking For College Scholarships?
Visit http://tinyurl.com/hd4as6d to learn about 25 special opportunities for students with disabilities, including amputees ...
Preventing Falls
“Fear of falling causes people to fall,” according to Veronica Southard, DHSc, an associate professor and physical therapist at the ...
Four Tips For Patients Seeking Individualized Medicine
The promise of precision medicine is becoming a reality as more doctors bring individualized therapies to the bedside. You or ...
Need A Break?
Taking care of another person can be time-consuming and stressful for anyone. At times, you’ll need a break to relieve ...
The Cybathlon – Competitive Event Showcases Assistive Technology
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The Cybathlon—Competitive Event Showcases Assistive Technology
While sprinting, jumping, and other high-level sports competitions are exciting when the participants are using prosthetic devices, these types of ...
Beware Of Buying Medicine Online
When it comes to purchasing prescription medicine online, convenience does not outweigh the risks, said Karl Fiebelkorn, MBA, RPh, of the ...
Short Walks After Meals May Be Better For Diabetes Management
New research from New Zealand’s University of Otago suggests that people managing type 2 diabetes should walk after meals to ...
