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Started by hugh tindal in General. Last reply by hugh tindal Nov 1. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am a 2.5 year bk amputee. I have much pain in my quads and hamstrings when trying to walk with prothesis, Anyone has experienced this?ThanksHugh.Continue
Triton 1c61 VS Triton with Delta Twist
Started by Michael Harper in Socket fit / comfort / design / function / components. Last reply by Paul Selph, East Zone Leader Oct 23. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I've been using Otto Bock's Triton feet combined with the Delta Twist for the last 8 years. I'm I am looking at getting a new set of legs with new feet and am curious to know if anyone has moved from this combo to the Triton 1C61 foot which is…Continue
Clothing Ques for Upper Limb Amputees
Started by Cheri Smith in General. Last reply by Karin Miller Oct 16. 2 Replies 1 Like
Hi,Now that the weather is getting cooler, what do you do about altering long sleeve shirts for upper extremity? I do not wear a full arm bc of the weight but do have a shoulder piece to help support clothing. Trying to decide whether to alter the…Continue
How to treat callouses on my stump
Started by Kim Jolly in General. Last reply by Kim Jolly Oct 8. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi!Earlier this week, I tried posting a question; I'm pretty sure I did it incorrectly. Tech isn't my friend at times!I'm a RBK of 33 years, so I've been around the block multiple times and have experienced quite a lot of different issues. At this…Continue
A Note from your AMPOWER Administrative Team
Started by Johsa Smith, Central Zone Leader in General Sep 23. 0 Replies 4 Likes
Hello AMPOWER Members,It was recently brought to our attention, through the “Report an Issue” link, that some members had received an unwelcome solicitation from another member in the community.As you know, our Administration Team works diligently…Continue
What to do if I am not getting therapies?
Started by Zulema in General. Last reply by DIANA DAVIS Oct 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
What to do if I am not getting therapy for the past couple months at all due to my insurance? I would love to walk again. I am an RAK amputee. I am doing what I can at home, but it's not enough.Continue
What to do if I am not getting therapies?
Started by Zulema in General Sep 22. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for people near me to meet that are amputees. I myself am an amputee AK. Need a little bit of a push. I am very positive and strong. Don't really know anyone who is an amputee.Continue
Tinder amputee profile
Started by Alye Kesselman in General. Last reply by Chad Weakley Sep 27. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I'm new to the amputee community. I am a partial hand amputee, i have a palm and no digits on my left hand. I want to get back on some dating apps but i can't think of a funny way to say something about my amputee on the bio. Any suggestion? Also if…Continue
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