In this episode of the AC News Flash, Cass Isidro discusses the new prevalence study, which revealed over 5.6++ million people live with limb loss or limb difference in the US. Cass also discusses updates on the Youth Engagement Program (YEP) and the 2024 National...
Wheel the World’s Tips for Safe Transfer to Hotel Beds
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Too High of Beds is a Common Accessibility Problem With ADA compliant hotel rooms, the requirements cover the very...
ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: New Research Uncovers the Benefits of Peer Support Following Amputation
Dr. Szu-Ping Lee at the Department of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas How do individuals with lower limb loss benefit from peer-support after their amputation? What do support group members most like about peer support? In addition to emotional...
Wheel the World’s Tips for Traveling and Flying with Mobility Aids
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Embarking on a journey holds a special kind of magic, the promise of new places, cultures, and experiences. We...
The Number of Diabetic Amputations Among Black Patients is Climbing
As the number of Americans with Type-2 diabetes continues to increase, another alarming trend is the percentage of those people who are minorities. According to a study from the National Library of Medicine, Black and Latino diabetics are four times more likely to get...
National Study Evaluates Connection Between Prosthetics and a Woman’s Identity
For women, the ability to wear a variety of shoes, including high heels, is often a choice that is taken for granted unless you are a woman with limb loss. This is why researchers at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center have launched a groundbreaking national study to...
Recruiting Participants for Virtual Reality to Treat Phantom Limb Pain Study
By Kristi Turner, DHS, OTR/L Senior Research Occupational Therapist II, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Researchers at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are seeking participants who experience phantom limb pain. This research will evaluate a new virtual reality game-based system...
AC News Flash Featuring Divine Favour Akinbobola!
In this episode of the AC News Flash, we spotlight the remarkable Divine Favour Akinbobola! Divine graces us with her presence as a Youth Engagement Program (YEP) ambassador and guest contributor for inMotion Magazine. She shares her experiences as a first-year...
10 Reasons to Book Your Next Trip with Wheel the World
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ The travel agency dedicated to people with disabilities is here! Traveling was once a privilege limited to those who...
ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: The Ideal Physical Therapist from the Perspective of Individuals with Limb Loss
Corresponding Author: Daniel J. Lee, PhD Department of Physical Therapy, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA. People with limb loss require specialized care to maximize their functional capabilities and overcome barriers to participating in the community to...