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Disabled Vet Frances Rivera Has Wind in Her Sails
As one of the nation's top amputee kiteboarders, Frances Rivera is way more comfortable gliding over water than snow. But ...
The Smartest Guy in the Room
When Phil Skiff evaluates federal grant applications, he’s typically the only reviewer without a PhD. But as a below-knee amputee, ...
Tips for Right-sizing Your Prosthesis Cost
The prosthetic marketplace seems designed to make amputees feel helpless. Here are some practical tips to help you get a ...
Me and My Giant Birthmark
How should a congenital amputee react when a stranger offers an unsolicited "solution" to your limb difference? I'm learning to ...
Paralympic Track and Field Nationals: 5 Takeaways
Ezra Frech, Hunter Woodhall, and Noelle Lambert were among the amputee athletes who stood out at this weekend's US Paralympic ...
Beatriz Hatz Rediscovers the Joy in Parasports
The daily grind of training made 2023 a frustrating year for Paralympic track star Beatriz Hatz. But the amputee athlete ...
IU Researcher Working Toward Improved Prosthesis
Computer simulation screenshot. Courtesy of the University of Idaho. Craig McGowan, PhD, an assistant professor of biological sciences at the ...
New Foam May Lead to Advances in Prosthetic Socks
Zeng displaying his new foam technology. Photograph by Bill Lax, courtesy of Florida State University. Whether it's a football helmet, ...
Perceived Stigma of PTSD Deters Many from Seeking Help
Master Sgt. Lyle Babcock. Photograph by Sgt. 1st Class Mark Hanson/Kansas National Guard Visual Information. Although post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ...
New Device May Help Identify Best Cancer Drugs for Each Patient
More than 100 drugs have been approved to treat cancer, but predicting which ones will help a particular patient is ...