5 Ways Disability Has Made Me A Better Parent
In 2011, I suffered a traumatic accident that landed me in and out of the hospital for the winter. Two years and 11 surgeries later, I ended up losing my leg below the knee. Read More
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How Taylor Swift Saved An Amputee’s Life
“I’ve really resonated with Taylor Swift’s music, because I feel like it represents the journey I’ve been on,” says 15-year-old Hallie Barnard. “She’s had so many different eras. And I’ve had my own eras.”… Read More
What Motivates Individuals With Limb Loss to Be Physically Active?
We all know the benefits of being physically active. Individuals who clock in regular physical activity live longer and are protected from at least 25 chronic illnesses, including depression and cardiovascular disease. However, for people with limb loss, numerous barriers …
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Seat Elevation Systems as an Accessory to Power Wheelchairs (Group 3)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finds that power seat elevation equipment on Medicare-covered power wheelchairs (PWCs) falls within the benefit category for durable medical equipment (DME). This Benefit Category Determination (BCD) expands the scope of the proposed …
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Financial Help For Amputees During Mobility May
May is known as Mobility Awareness Month, but the actual subject is immobility. That’s what we’re raising awareness about—the fact that millions of amputees and other people with disabilities don’t enjoy the mobility they deserve because they can’t afford the …
Four Ways AI Is Making Prosthetic Tech Smarter
Artificial intelligence is all over the news lately, and it’ll soon be all over the journal Prosthesis: The publication is soliciting papers for an upcoming special edition focused on “the latest research, technologies, and innovations in the field of AI-assisted …
Benefits of Delayed Below-Knee Amputation vs. Limb Salvage
Earlier research has found similar subjective and functional effects between individuals with delayed lower-limb amputation and limb salvage. However, these studies are typically retrospective. So, researchers embarked on a prospective study to determine if they can accurately predict outcomes and …
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Balance Exercises for Lower-Limb Amputees
Lower-limb prosthesis users can benefit greatly from regular exercise as it helps them become more mobile, steady, and strong. These qualities also help boost one’s confidence and well-being… Read More
Processing Grief After Limb Loss
Many people cope with limb loss by pouring their energies into various endeavors—running marathons, sailing around the world, writing books, and other incredible feats. However, it’s also important to acknowledge the other side of the coin—some go through grief and …
Stages of Emotional Healing After Limb Loss
Losing a limb is a life-altering experience. While some can jump in to getting used to their new body, others take a bit more time, which affects their relationships, work, and all other areas of life. It’s also important to …