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Recent Articles from Amplitude's Weekly Newsletter
Life After Amputation: Becoming the Person You Once Needed
Nearly 10 years after losing his leg, Rick Bontkowski reflects on life after amputation, acceptance, community, and becoming the person
When Amputees Become Socially Isolated
What helps amputees stay connected? A look at the barriers to social participation and how greater accessibility can open doors
Amputee Soccer’s World Cup Moment
By Melissa Bean It’s not new news in the amputee community, but we are just weeks away from the 2026
Connecticut Passes So Every BODY Can Move
Connecticut passes So Every BODY Can Move legislation, expanding insurance coverage and access to activity-specific prosthetic and orthotic devices.<!-- AddThis
Gold Medalist Designs Her Own AFOs
Winter Paralympian Sydney Peterson uses 3D printing and engineering to design custom AFOs for skiing, running, and the changing needs
Katie Bondy Finds Freedom Through Amputee Soccer
Follow Team USA amputee soccer player Katie Bondy’s journey from spina bifida and amputation to the international stage through resilience
The Name Game for Lost Limbs
What do you call your residual limb? For Melissa Bean, the answer has changed over the years. From “army” to
Take the Shot: Amputee Bowler Returns to PBA
Born without a right hand, Mike Bolland returned to the PBA Tour after throat cancer to prove one thing: Take
Behind The Mic – Through Two Lenses
A return visit with a young para-athlete helps Rick Bontkowski discover why every limb loss story belongs to more than
The Questions That Changed Everything
TV news anchor and amputee Chris Egert shares the questions he wishes he’d asked before getting his first prosthesis—and why
Sarcoma Awareness for Amputees Starts Here
Amplitude contributor Kim Ousley shares how what seemed like a harmless bump on her foot turned out to be Stage
Bilateral Amputee Mandy Horvath Makes TIME100 Sports
Bilateral above-the-knee amputee Mandy Horvath has been named to the inaugural TIME100 Sports list, recognizing her extraordinary climbs, advocacy, and
Summer Safety tips for Amputees
Get practical summer safety tips, from beach days and outdoor adventures to managing diabetes, staying hydrated, and protecting your prosthesis
Inclusion and Mobility Pave the Road to LA28
Ottobock celebrated its new role as an Official Supporter of the LA28 Paralympic Games during Full Circle Movement, bringing adaptive
An Amputee’s Guide to Summer Fun
What belongs on every amputee’s summer checklist? From hydration and socket care to adaptive recreation and accessible destinations, Kim Ousley
Behind the MIC: After the Applause
AMP’D UP211 Podcast host Rick Bontkowski explores what comes after recovery, achievement, and success—and why every finish line is really
