Socks

Started by Deborah Smith in General. Last reply by Allen Winn Apr 14. 2 Replies 0 Likes

I'm very new to using a below the knee prosthetic. My question is about socks. I don't know when to add them in the morning. But, how can I tell in the afternoon?Continue

I don't know where to start.

Started by Jamie Hollenbeck in Electing to Amputate / Faced with this decision. Last reply by Ken Biddle Apr 9. 14 Replies 1 Like

Hello Everyone! I'm Jamie. I'm 29, and I've decided that I'm going to pursue having an elective amputation. I just don't know where to start. I'll give you a synapse as to what is going on and why I've made the decision: OK So..... About 9 years ago…Continue

Left hand gloves

Started by Greg Bennin in General. Last reply by Benjamin Richard Hull Apr 6. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I ski and have several left hand gloves i dont use. Ones hestra leather size 10. Anyone want them and willing to pay shipping maybe exchange? Worth at least 100. - greg in utah

Does anyone know of any Grants for adaptive sports equipment

Started by Joseph Gallagher in General. Last reply by Joseph Gallagher Apr 4. 2 Replies 0 Likes

  Hello everyone I am as the title says looking for a grant or grants so I can acquire adaptive spots equipment. Specifically a sled hockey sled and a hand bike. It's kinda funny it took me three years of searching to find a sled hockey team and a…Continue

New BKA and I an scared to death - Infection

Started by Jennifer Green in Overcoming challenges of lower extremity amputation. Last reply by Joseph Gallagher Mar 23. 2 Replies 2 Likes

Hi all. I had BKA surgery 2/7/18. After 30 days in the hospital I was released and I'm home recovering now. I am single which makes it much harder. I am still trying to process everything that happened as it happened what seemed like overnight. I…Continue

Tags: NC, Charlotte, BKA, new, infection

My new Prosthetic BKA

Started by Steven Hong in General. Last reply by Allen Winn Mar 3. 10 Replies 5 Likes

For the first time when I put on my new leg it fit like a glove.  Been testing it out and finding my limits on how long I can wear.  So far so good, been wearing it everyday for 7-10.  I go for a follow-up this coming Tuesday.  Have to get some…Continue

Rehab Rochester NY

Started by Shelley Bierworth in General. Last reply by kathryn cartwright Feb 28. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Hi everyone. My name is Shelley and my dad just had a bka. He us 89 and we are having a hard time getting a rehab facility to take him on. He is considered a "risk" (meaning possible long term) so most places will not consider takimg him. Any…Continue

Phantom Limb Pain Research Study

Started by Russell E McKinney in General. Last reply by Bud Talbot Feb 24. 18 Replies 3 Likes

Hello Amp Community,My name is Russell McKinney and I am a third-year PhD candidate at Grand Canyon University. I have been a RBK since 2014. I am focusing my dissertation study on phantom limb pain. This study will begin in early 2018 and I am in…Continue