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Adaptive Adventures is Making Trails More Accessible

Adaptive Adventures is Making Trails More Accessible

Amplitude writer Kim Ousley explores how Adaptive Adventures is expanding adaptive hiking, equipment, and trail access to help amputees and ...
Life After Amputation: Becoming the Person You Once Needed

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

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 ...
ForMotion: Delivering Compassionate, Innovative “Whole Person” O&P Care

ForMotion: Delivering Compassionate, Innovative “Whole Person” O&P Care

ForMotion is a global network of orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) clinics that operates nearly 200 locations worldwide, including over 70 ...
Amputee Soccer's World Cup Moment

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

Connecticut passes So Every BODY Can Move legislation, expanding insurance coverage and access to activity-specific prosthetic and orthotic devices ...
Summer Safety tips for Amputees

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

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

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

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 ...
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