Introduction Little is known about the more than 2.7 million people living with limb loss and limb difference (PwLL/LD) and their challenges accessing appropriate and quality care. This community experiences complex health needs, including the availability and quality...
UNLV-led research advances rehabilitation for those living with artificial limbs. This article, written by John Domol was originally published by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and is reprinted with permission. There are more than two million people living with...
Kenton Kaufman joined us at the 2022 National Conference to talk about the current national effort to create a Limb Loss and Preservation Registry. The need for this is starkly illustrated through the lack of available current data. If you weren’t aware, there is: No...
The Amputee Coalition 2022 National Conference provided a wealth of information and resources for the limb loss and limb difference community. Information shared during the event will have lasting impact and emphasize areas of need and focus in the years ahead. Let’s...
Dr. Rachel Gunn Twenty-three years ago (in the UK) I had a motorcycle accident resulting in amputation of my right leg above the knee and complete paralysis of my right arm (as a result of pre-ganglion brachial plexus avulsion). At the time (1999) I looked into...
Do you use an upper limb prosthesis? How well does it work? What are you able to do when using your prosthesis? Is one type of prosthesis or terminal device better than another? Researchers at the Providence VA Medical Center need your help for a study! What is the...
Purpose: Students enrolled in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at South College in Knoxville, TN are learning how to analyze mobility and walking with a lower limb prosthetic device. At this point in their education it is helpful to interact with volunteers to...
By Lauren Webb On April 28, 2022, the Peggy Lillis Foundation for C. diff Education and Advocacy sent an open letter, cosigned by Alliance for Aging Research, the Amputee Coalition, the Antibiotic Resistance Action Center, the Infectious Disease Society of America,...