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Recent Articles from Amplitude's Weekly Newsletter
The Hidden Bias Amputees Face in Job InterviewsÂ
A job interview is already a high-stakes performance—but for amputees, it can quickly become something else entirely. From subtle bias
Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel’s Historic Shot
Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel didn’t set out to make history—but her first collegiate basket did just that. Now, the Lesley University guard
Why Aren’t Smart Sockets Widely Used?
Smart prosthetic sockets promise to detect pressure, moisture, and skin issues before they become serious—but most remain stuck in the
Amputee’s Mississippi Journey Inspires New Book
In 2020, bilateral amputee Nate Denofre paddled 2,300 miles down the Mississippi River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico
Amy Purdy’s Paralympic Plot Twist
Snowboarder and Paralympian Amy Purdy nearly had her Hollywood breakthrough in Kingsman. Losing the role ultimately cleared the path to
A Chance to Change the Future of Prosthetic Care
Selecting a prosthetic device is one of the most significant choices a person with limb loss will make. And yet
In Prosthesis Selection, Knowledge Is Power
Your first prosthetics appointment can feel overwhelming. Now the largest global survey ever conducted on lower-limb prosthetic selection wants to
Can This Early-Warning Sign Save Limbs?
More than half of US amputations are linked to diabetes and vascular disease, and the warning signs often appear years
Illusory Sensation Has Real-World Benefits
The proprioception illusion was documented more than 50 years ago. But engineers have only recently started tapping this phenomen’s potential
Better Post-Amputation Outcomes Are a LEAP Away
When hospitals follow the Lower Extremity Amputation Protocol (LEAP), patient outcomes improve. Yet few hospitals have adopted LEAP since its
Five Amputee-Friendly Valentine’s Day Videos
With Cupid getting ready to fire off some arrows this weekend for Valentine’s Day, we rounded up a handful of
New Numbers Clarify Osseointegration Outcomes
According to a new study based on nearly a thousand amputees who’ve undergone osseointegration, the long-range track record for this
Simple Tests Can Predict Amputees’ Fall Risk
Most lower-limb amputees have taken a few tumbles over the years. But what if your prosthetist could evaluate your fall
Insurance Reform’s New Frontier: Wheelchairs
Wheelchair users face constant insurance denials and delays. But disability advocates in one state are trying to force insurers to
What Real Gratitude Looks Like
Gratitude can build peace of mind, reduce stress, and ward off depression. But it’s most powerful when it accompanies us
ABLE Accounts Are Now Abler Than Ever
The age restriction on ABLE accounts rose dramatically on January 1, making hundreds of thousands of amputees newly eligible for
