Lead Advocate and 2023 Values in Action award recipient Jean Mwale shares her remarkable journey of battling cancer twice and surviving septic shock, which resulted in multiple amputations. Initially discovering a lump on her throat, she received a devastating cancer...
Tips for Managing and Communicating About Chronic Pain
By Sean Samitt, CPhT, ASHP During a recent hospitalization, I was once again reminded of how challenging dealing with chronic pain can be. Amid trying to get home medications restarted, acute pain under control, and spending twenty-plus hours in the Emergency...
Observe Mental Health Awareness Month in May
Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in April has given way to another important time for us at the Amputee Coalition. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, honoring another cause with meaning to our community. The White House issued a proclamation to mark...
Press Release: Coach Dar Will Headline Amputee Coalition Youth Engagement Program Luncheon, March 10-11
For Immediate Release (March 7, 2023, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition Youth Engagement Program (YEP) will feature Darleen “Coach Dar” Santore during its power-packed inaugural Youth Empowerment Luncheon for amputee youth ages 10-17. The luncheon, which will...
Coach Dar To ‘Level Up’ Youth Empowerment Luncheon
Seats are filling up quickly. Register now. We are rapidly approaching our first Youth Empowerment Luncheon, featuring Coach Dar! If you still need to register for the free luncheon, first visit the YEP registration page. You want to be in the room with one of the...
How to Cope With Stress and Calm You Mind
Reprinted with permission from AILM Medical. Stress … what is it? Having stress is common. It is your body’s natural response to a trigger, and it usually doesn’t last long. It’s typically transient and comes and goes. It’s like when you are worried about completing a...
Focus on Being Consistent in 2023
Reprinted with permission from AILM Medical Even after all of the ups and downs, twists and turns of the previous years due to the pandemic and lockdowns, 2022 turned out to be a fantastic year. Our team at Ailm Medical is excited to enter 2023 with passion and...
Unlocking a Full Life Post Amputation with Core Strength
Helping clients change their lives as a personal trainer and lifestyle fitness coach, it wasn’t until Cindy Asch-Martin became a below-knee amputee that she would gain the experience to help her new community overcome its unique challenges. Unable to comfortably wear...
Unlocking a Full Life Post Amputation with Core Strength
Helping clients change their lives as a personal trainer and lifestyle fitness coach, it wasn’t until Cindy Asch-Martin became a below-knee amputee that she would gain the experience to help her new community overcome its unique challenges. Unable to comfortably wear a socket and searching for a solution, Cindy boldly traveled from her home in Washington to Australia for osseointegration surgery in 2019, becoming an above-knee amputee in the process.
Take the Stress out of Holiday Travel
Traveling during the holidays or traveling, in general, can be quite stressful and intimidating for anyone. Travel can be especially stressful when facing the additional challenges of carrying extra equipment and being on the road. But, with the proper preparation,...