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The Active Amputee: Amplitude's First 10 Years

The Active Amputee: Amplitude’s First 10 Years

This month marks the 10th anniversary of Amplitude’s debut issue. Our longtime friend Bjoern Eser invited us onto his podcast ...
He's Sharing His Osseointegration Surgery on YouTube

He’s Sharing His Osseointegration Surgery on YouTube

Most amputees don’t have a trusted relative or friend who’s been through osseointegration. So Tony Cappelletti decided to document his ...
Prosthetic Insurance Reform for Amputees

Prosthetic Insurance Reform for Amputees

Amputee advocates have insurance reform down to a science. Here are the latest state-by-state updates for this year’s slate of ...
After My Amputation, Crocheting Saved My Life

After My Amputation, Crocheting Saved My Life

In the anxious days following limb loss, Kim Ousley found peace in crocheting. “This act of repeating motion to create ...
Medicaid Cuts and Limb Loss: What to Know

Medicaid Cuts and Limb Loss: What to Know

Despite staunch opposition from the Amputee Coalition, the House passed a budget resolution that could diminish amputees' access to health ...
Amputee Summer Camp Schedule for 2025

Amputee Summer Camp Schedule for 2025

Space is filling up quickly in amputee-themed summer camps for 2025, but there's still time left to line up a ...

CAF Grant Applications Are Available for Amputees Who Want to Participate in Sports

The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is accepting applications for its annual Access for Athletes grant though December 5. Applicants are ...
Triple Amputee Athlete Receives Free Custom Prosthetic Running Feet

Triple Amputee Athlete Receives Free Custom Prosthetic Running Feet

Moise Brutus speaks to Össur employees. Photograph courtesy of Össur. Moise Brutus, a triple amputee collegiate cyclist, was surprised with ...
Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team to Perform, Educate Fort Riley Community about Resiliency

Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team to Perform, Educate Fort Riley Community about Resiliency

WWAST travels the country hosting high-spirited and interactive exhibition games to bring a message of resiliency to communities. Photograph courtesy ...
Overprescribing of Opioid Painkillers Could Put Your Life at Risk

Overprescribing of Opioid Painkillers Could Put Your Life at Risk

Healthcare providers wrote 259 million prescriptions for opioid painkillers in 2012-many more in some states than in others-according to a ...
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