Tag: Amputee

By Elan Young Inherent in the entrepreneurial spirit is a mindset focused on finding solutions and making change rather than ...

Septuagenarian strives for independence after amputation

Amputation is much more than a physical loss. It is a permanent alteration of one’s natural body, usually accompanied by ...

By Tony Phillips Amputation is much more than a physical loss. It is a permanent alteration of one’s natural body, ...

By Mary Beth Skylis Providing orthotic and prosthetic services to underprivileged communities is a challenge. In many cases, financial status ...

A summer day a decade ago changed the course of Dustin Maxwell’s life. “The accident was on July 20, 2008. ...

By Amy Di Leo MS A summer day a decade ago changed the course of Dustin Maxwell’s life. “The accident ...

Musician Builds Successful Career Despite Loss of Arm

Any episode of Top Chef will show you that to succeed in the kitchen, a chef must be a good ...

Any episode of Top Chef will show you that to succeed in the kitchen, a chef must be a good ...

The  image that springs to mind when most people hear the word pirate is that of the traditional bearded sailor, ...

Although life in the fast lane can be a lot of fun, it can also be hazardous.

Although life in the fast lane can be a lot of fun, it can also be hazardous.

Cartoonist Raises Awareness Through New Comic Strip

Don’t Let Amputation Lead to Isolation

Prosthetic Technology as Pain Management

By Tony Phillips Marina Nakhla is modest about her achievements. When asked about what she has accomplished as a young ...

MIKE DILLON USES COMEDY TO MAKE LIGHT OF HIS HEALTH CHALLENGES

PYEONGCHANG 2018 Taking the Chill Out of Winter

The Benefits of Prosthetic Maintenance

When Adapting Is Simply Living “IT WAS UP TO ME TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO ADJUST MY LIFE TO PERFORM ...

A life hack is defined as a strategy, tool, or technique adopted to manage one’s time and daily activities more ...

By Élan Young A life hack is defined as a strategy, tool, or technique adopted to manage one’s time and ...

HOW TO COPE WITH PHANTOM LIMB PAIN

An Artist Gets Her Groove Back

How Pain Can Steal Your Life—and the Tools to Take It Back

Young Amputee Helps Others Embrace Their Differences

Cake Artist Gets Second Chance at Chosen Career

By Elan Young Losing one or more limbs can send a person reeling. Along with learning how to manage pain, ...

Education + Persistence = Authorization

Health Insurance, Healthcare Costs, and Threats to Your Financial Future