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old prosthesis
Started by darlene kuhn in General. Last reply by kenneth McGill Nov 9. 3 Replies 0 Likes
So i have been an above knee amputee for seventeen years now. And in that time i have accumulated a collection of my used legs. Like four or five of them, one being a c leg. I am curious what everyone does with their old devices. I would like to…Continue
Ampower event for upper body amputees in Charlotte N.C.
Started by Lisa Williams in General Oct 25. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone from Atlanta going to this event?Continue
i have a question about marijuana use for pain management does it work for you or not?
Started by craig scott in General. Last reply by craig scott Oct 21. 2 Replies 0 Likes
long title I know. My mind is all over the place with this issue. im a bka since july 2015 . was prescribed the usual cocktail ; gabapentin, warfarin (blood clotting), and oxy's. since im a recovering drug addict I don't take the oxys any more. ive…Continue
Össur Pro-flex XC - Anyone using this foot?
Started by Steve Mestdagh in Overcoming challenges of lower extremity amputation Oct 14. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone using this foot? I love it w/ my new prosthesis but I've been breaking this foot about 2-3 times/ year. Össur covers it since it's under warranty but it's a real hassle. I'm active but my Vari-Flex took years for delamination to become a…Continue
prosthetic antiperspirant
Started by Floyd Allen in General. Last reply by kathryn cartwright Oct 11. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know of a good prosthetic antiperspirant?Continue
Ampower Survey
Started by Floyd Allen in General. Last reply by Floyd Allen Oct 8. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I was taking the Ampower survey but I wasn't able to complete it because it was forcing me to answer questions that I had no knowlege of. Example " do I get more out of an online support group like Ampower or an inperson group" Well I have never…Continue
uneven ground
Started by drew wattier in General. Last reply by rachel mccartin Oct 14. 9 Replies 1 Like
I am a AKA. If the the ground is lower on my prosthetic side, I walk without an issue. If the ground is higher on my prosthetic side, I can walk, but it is not easy and it is a burden. Any suggestions? My prosthetic person measured me---I am…Continue
I-limb quantum
Started by Eric Williams in General. Last reply by Mike Benning, Ampower Boston Sep 5. 11 Replies 1 Like
Hello all,I just received my new i-limb quantum hand and would like to know of any tips and tricks would greatly be appreciated.thanksericContinue
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