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With Project Bike Leg, Everybody Schwinns

With Project Bike Leg, Everybody Schwinns

Most of the world's amputees lack access to prosthetic devices. So Ben Hogan designed a sturdy, functional leg that anyone ...
Best Holiday Gifts for Amputees in 2025

Best Holiday Gifts for Amputees in 2025

Here are our top holiday gift ideas for amputees in 2025. We’ve tried to give you a mix of brand-new ...
Intelligence Agent: Shopping for Bionics With AI

Intelligence Agent: Shopping for Bionics With AI

When it came time to get a new prosthesis, I wanted to be prepared with all the knowledge I needed ...
Why Are Amputation Rates on the Rise?

Why Are Amputation Rates on the Rise?

According to research published in the upcoming edition of Annals of Surgery, US amputation rates have steadily increased since 2010 ...

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Visit http://tinyurl.com/hd4as6d to learn about 25 special opportunities for students with disabilities, including amputees ...
Preventing Falls

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

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?

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

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 ...
Choosing Between Upper-Limb Prostheses

Choosing Between Upper-Limb Prostheses

POINT By Bob Radocy It’s time to add a dose of reality to the upper-limb (UL) prosthesis prescription. When deciding ...
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