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“Jules Verne Therapy” Promotes Limb-Loss Recovery
Novelist Nick DiMartino’s unusual path to limb-loss recovery became a book titled, “An Amputee’s Guide to Jules Verne.” Here’s what he learned about life and limb loss from the 19th century French writer.
From Accidental Tourist to Adaptive Travel Host
Christa Couture never dreamed she would host a TV travel show—or that the gig would teach her so much about accessibility. Here’s what she’s learned as the host of Postcards From.
LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
Feel-good Stories for Limb Loss/Limb Difference Awareness Month
Every community is touched by limb difference in some way. That makes local media a great vehicle for spreading the word about Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month.
Amputee Hoopster Chases Shooting Record
Amputee athlete Dean Jarvis has his sights set on the world record for consecutive underhand banking free throws. Here’s how he has perfected the art of shooting FTs.
The Airbnb of Accessible Travel
If you’re looking for disability-friendly accommodations, Becoming Rentable has a database of more than 1,000 thoroughly vetted accessible short-term rentals—everything from private residences to hotel rooms, lodges, and cabins.
Foot Soldier David Armstrong Saves Thousands of Limbs
A global leader in limb preservation for more than 30 years, podiatric surgeon David Armstrong has helped transform the theory and practice of diabetic foot care.
Can AI Predict Amputees’ Mobility Potential?
A recent paper in the Journal of Clinical Medicine described an AI model that accurately predicts amputees’ walking ability by analyzing nine data points from the patient’s chart.
MPK Prosthetic Legs Reduce Health Costs
According to a new paper in Prosthetics and Orthotics International, the average microprocessor knee pays for itself in just 19 months. That is an extremely rapid turnaround.
Public Transit May Reduce Amputation Rates
Millions of Americans skip medical appointments due to lack of transportation and suffer adverse health outcomes as a result. What role does this dynamic play in causing limb loss?
My Quest for the LA Paralympics Starts Now
Looking ahead to the 2028 Paralympic Opening Ceremony, I imagine a new vantage point—one from inside the stadium, not as a spectator but as a member of Team USA.
Feel-good Stories for Limb Loss/Limb Difference Awareness Month
Every community is touched by limb difference in some way. That makes local media a great vehicle for spreading the word about Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month.
Amputee Hoopster Chases Shooting Record
Amputee athlete Dean Jarvis has his sights set on the world record for consecutive underhand banking free throws. Here’s how he has perfected the art of shooting FTs.
The Airbnb of Accessible Travel
If you’re looking for disability-friendly accommodations, Becoming Rentable has a database of more than 1,000 thoroughly vetted accessible short-term rentals—everything from private residences to hotel rooms, lodges, and cabins.
Foot Soldier David Armstrong Saves Thousands of Limbs
A global leader in limb preservation for more than 30 years, podiatric surgeon David Armstrong has helped transform the theory and practice of diabetic foot care.
Can AI Predict Amputees’ Mobility Potential?
A recent paper in the Journal of Clinical Medicine described an AI model that accurately predicts amputees’ walking ability by analyzing nine data points from the patient’s chart.
MPK Prosthetic Legs Reduce Health Costs
According to a new paper in Prosthetics and Orthotics International, the average microprocessor knee pays for itself in just 19 months. That is an extremely rapid turnaround.
Public Transit May Reduce Amputation Rates
Millions of Americans skip medical appointments due to lack of transportation and suffer adverse health outcomes as a result. What role does this dynamic play in causing limb loss?
My Quest for the LA Paralympics Starts Now
Looking ahead to the 2028 Paralympic Opening Ceremony, I imagine a new vantage point—one from inside the stadium, not as a spectator but as a member of Team USA.
