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Blessed With Disability: Nothing Compares to You
There’s always some person or standard we compare poorly with, but dwelling on that can be toxic. The incomparable
Spinal Cord Stimulation Zaps Phantom Limb Pain
According to a new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, spinal cord stimulation holds great potential to alleviate
Getting Ukrainian Amputees Back on Their Feet
The world’s limb-loss community has mobilized to support Ukraine’s war amputees, but few have made as big an impact as
How Many US Amputees Are There? More Than You Think.
According to a new study from the Amputee Coalition and Avalere Health, the number of amputees in the United States
Spinal Cord Stimulation Zaps Phantom Limb Pain
According to a new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, spinal cord stimulation holds great potential to alleviate
Getting Ukrainian Amputees Back on Their Feet
The world’s limb-loss community has mobilized to support Ukraine’s war amputees, but few have made as big an impact as
How Many US Amputees Are There? More Than You Think.
According to a new study from the Amputee Coalition and Avalere Health, the number of amputees in the United States
Move United Unveils Biggest-Ever Event Schedule
Move United, the nation’s largest network of adaptive-sports organizations, will offer 35 sanctioned events in 24 states during 2024, the
Is Dateability the Best Amputee Dating App Ever?
Dateability, a new dating app for the disability community, is a breath of fresh air for anyone who’s felt unwelcome
Do Bogus AI Images of Amputees Hurt Anyone?
Why do major stock-image companies have dozens of misleading AI-generated images of amputees in their catalogs? We asked a senior
Six Ways for Amputees to Avoid Overuse Injuries
Amputees are prone to overuse injuries in their unaffected limbs, and avoiding them is a lifelong commitment. Here are six
Anatomy of an Amputee’s Viral TikTok
Sierra Diller never dreamed she’d get 5 million hits when she posted a 45-second TikTok bidding adieu to her right
5 Amputees Who Made a Difference in 2023
We say the same thing every year, but it bears repeating: Every amputee makes a difference. So please consider the
Limb-ericks: Brassy Verses for Bionic Bards
It’s late December; who feels like working? Not us. Join us instead in some harmless merry-making with a few limericks
The Best Etsy Shop for Amputees
What holiday gift can you buy for the amputee who’s impossible to shop for? Stephan Boos’s emporium of vintage prosthetics
Best Holiday Gifts for Amputees in 2023
Our annual holiday gift-giving checklist for amputees is as random as ever. You’ll find plenty of stuff for your wardrobe,