LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
The Overlay: Comfort and Precision for Prosthetics
For many prosthetic users, managing limb volume changes throughout the day can be a constant struggle. Ethnocare’s Overlay changes the ...
Prostheses Anchored to the Bone
Osseointegration connects a prosthesis directly to the bone, a revolution in the field of amputee care. Cedars-Sinai is one of ...
When Will Mind-Controlled Prosthetics Reach Consumers?
Neuroprosthetic devices could transform amputees’ lives—if they ever escape the R&D dungeon. Read about the opportunities for progress, and the ...
Test-Case Scenarios Improve Amputee Care
Ever wondered how to find projects that are actively recruiting amputee subjects? Here's how to decide which studies are good ...
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Capable of Everything
To someone facing a trauma or serious illness, becoming an amputee may feel like the end of everything familiar. To ...
Welcome From the Editor
Welcome to the premiere issue of Amplitude—a bimonthly magazine dedicated to making a difference in the lives of amputees, their family ...
Beyond the Fear of Failure
Climbing has contributed so much to my emotional, physical, and personal growth, and I’m thankful for the events that helped ...
Getting a Leg Up With Humor
Having a sense of humor and laughing frequently may boost a person’s immune system, aid with sleep, dull pain, relieve ...
Humor on the Side
Most people with limb loss are not striving for careers in comedy. But many use humor in some of their ...
Live to Roam
Hans Christian Andersen Said, “To travel is to live.” I say, “To travel is to learn.” My intense love of travel ...
Redefining Limits With Adaptive Prostheses
Photograph courtesy of TRS. New amputees are often focused on getting back to the tasks of daily life and regaining ...
Save Money by Taking Advantage of Special Offers for Amputees
Have you been looking for ways to spend less and save more during these tough economic times? If so, you might ...
