LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE

Marsha Danzig’s Amputee Yoga Practice Lives On
Three years after Marsha Danzig's death, two yoga teachers are carrying on her legacy by teaching amputees to focus not ...

Amputee Surfers Find Empowerment in Wave Therapy
Surfing isn’t the first activity most amputees turn to for renewal. But once they try it, they almost never turn ...

Soul Sisters: Support Group Empowers Amputee Women
For most of the journey, limb loss is identical for men and women. However, women have to face certain issues ...

Are Amputees Still OK With K-Levels?
The K-level scale has shaped amputees’ lives for three decades. Does the system still serve its purpose? Or is it ...
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Show and Tell
Josh and Sharman Lorimer work at Idaho Orthotics and Prosthetics (Idaho O&P), Meridian; he is a certified prosthetic assistant, and ...

Spotlight On Books
In this informative book, Hinkes discusses the risks of amputation in people with diabetes and ways to prevent it. The ...

Gala to Honor Robin Williams Raises Millions to Benefit Athletes with Disabilities
Nearly 500 guests came together to help raise more than $3 million for the Challenged Athletes Foundation at A Celebration of ...

Want to Work in Agriculture?
If you are an amputee and want to work in farming, fishing, forestry, ranching, or another agricultural field, you may ...

CaringBridge Helps People in Health Crisis Stay Connected with Loved Ones
CaringBridge is a nonprofit social network that provides free services that keep families and loved ones connected during any type of ...

Tips for Helping Your Loved One Cope With Diabetes
Diabetes is a hard disease to handle alone, but when people have the support of their family and friends, they are ...

10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Physical Therapy
Your rehabilitation after an amputation will require a lot of effort and the assistance of your healthcare team. As the ...

Yoga: What Can It Do for Amputees?
Yoga has gained traction in the past two decades. It’s everywhere. And perhaps nowhere is it more relevant, or needed, than ...