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Camp No Limits Idaho
June 28, 2020 at 6pm to July 1, 2020 at 7pm – Camp Cross In Couer d’Alene
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Camp No Limits Connecticut
July 9, 2020 to July 12, 2020 – Quinnipiac University York Hill
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Camp No Limits Teen Camp
July 23, 2020 to July 26, 2020 – Adventure Bound in Caratunk Maine
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Camp No Limits Maine
July 28, 2020 to August 1, 2020 – Pine Tree Camp
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Amputee Coalition National Conference
August 20, 2020 to August 22, 2020 – Washington DC
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Virtual Support in the Time of COVID-19
Started by Carrie Davis in General May 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Please see the attached document about a virtual support group hosted every Tuesday HCL_Event-Flyer-AmputeeSupportGroup.pdfContinue
bilatbka
Started by Gary Noyes in General. Last reply by Adam Taylor May 25. 1 Reply 0 Likes
started off with pin and latch prosthetics and changed to one way valve socket in November and developed open wound on right stump. How do you know when to add or take off plies ??? any suggestions for getting balance back ???Continue
Effect of exercise on remaining limb
Started by Arthur Bartle in Health and Exercise. Last reply by Sean R. Harrison Apr 28. 1 Reply 1 Like
I had an above the knee amputation of my left leg due to ischemia and artery disease. During therapy and rehab I was told I was there only to learn to transition from bed to chair, chair to car etc. i was discouraged from "hopping" on the walker…Continue
3D Printer Arms by Ohio State student
Started by Jerry Kellison in General Apr 8. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Howdy everyone....here is a link to check out. This young man has developed 3D prosthetic arms using a 3D printer. For free. Please check it out. You'll find it very interesting.…Continue
Enjoying the day
Started by Edgar Vasquez in General. Last reply by kathryn cartwright Apr 1. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Hi everyone I hope everyone is having a good day Continue
AK hip osteoporosis - fractures - hip replacement
Started by Jean Gibson in General Feb 21. 0 Replies 0 Likes
After 37 years as an AK amputee I have progressive osteoporosis in my hip on the amputated side. So far so good but I am at risk of fracture. I've taken bisphosphonates for 10 years - no further benefit from medication and since my osteop is…Continue
AKA BKA Gym Workout
Started by Joseph Hutton in General. Last reply by Robert Rodriguez on Thursday. 3 Replies 1 Like
Good Morning- I have a question about working out at the gym. My wife is an above the knee and below the knee amputee and would really like to workout but we are not sure which exercises to do. We tried going to the gym this weekend but it did not…Continue
Irritation / Dry Skin
Started by Mike Earls in General. Last reply by Gary Moody Jan 22. 2 Replies 0 Likes
RBKA in December 2018. Received prosthesis in June using Encore V liners and supplied with Knit-Rite shrinkers. When I remove the liner, the perspiration isn’t excessive and the leg quickly dries to the touch. However, the skin is red. Of greater…Continue
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