Articles – Amputee Outreach

Help After Limb Loss

New organization aims to support North State amputees… Read More

Moving Forward In Life After Losing A Limb

“You are not alone,” is the slogan of the Amputee Outreach nonprofit Shelly Baxter-Wetmore started two years ago. As someone...

Living With Amputation: ‘There’s A Lot Of Life Still Ahead’

In May 2017 Shelly Wetmore came down with the flu. It progressed to pneumonia, which led to a sepsis infection....

New Nonprofit Gets Amputees Help to Lead Live Normal Lives

Shelly Baxter-Wetmore lives by this golden rule: When you’re feeling bad about yourself, do something for someone else… Read More

Amputee Outreach Group Gathers In Support

By Ed Booth | Chico Enterprise Record CHICO — Shelly Wetmore extended a cordial welcome to the event her group...

Prosthetic Leg Use: Insights for New Amputees

While using prosthetics might appear simple—just put them on in the morning and wear them throughout the day—navigating life as...

Why Social Connections Matter for Your Well-Being

From June 2022 to February 2023, a Meta-Gallup survey found that 24% of people aged 15 and above reported feeling...

Gratitude is Good for Your Mental Health and Heart

New Year’s resolutions often include losing weight, improving financial health, and enhancing mental health. If the last item is also...

Easing Phantom Limb Pain With Spinal Cord Stimulation

There are currently 1.5 million Americans who live with lower-limb amputation. Among that number, eight out of 10 experience some...

Low Back Pain: Which Muscles Should Be Massaged?

Massage therapy is known to provide healing and pain relief for most lower back problems. When the correct muscle or...

Improving Neural Control of Upper-Limb Prostheses

Existing upper extremity prostheses that rely on a human-computer interface typically have restricted functionality and pose a significant cognitive demand...

How to Rest: A Guide for the Anxious

If you’re very anxious, you know how difficult it is to relax. Anxiety has ruined many a rest day for...

Prevalence of Limb Loss and Limb Difference in the United States: Implications for Public Policy

“Limb loss” (LL) is the permanent removal or acquired amputation of a body part due to injury or disease1. Specific...

Stay Healthy While Traveling with These Tips

Traveling is a great way to alleviate stress and improve mental health. It allows you to take a break from...

Medicare Considers Policy Amendments for K2 Amputees

Medicare is studying policy changes to offer microprocessor knees (MPKs) coverage to K2-level amputees. The reason behind this policy reform...

Higher Risk for Death After Benzodiazepine Discontinuation

Benzodiazepines are known to lead to dependency quickly and have numerous side effects. Long-term use is not recommended. However, if...

Strep Throat Led to Quadruple Amputation for Teen

Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial in healthcare. In Natalya “Nat” Manhertz’s case, what was initially thought of as migraine...