Amputee Coalition Fact Sheet

Prosthetic Feet

Mary Pierson Fact Sheet

Updated 08/2016 –
Over the past decade, technology and research have greatly expanded the functionality and aesthetics of prosthetic feet. Today, amputees have a wide array of feet from which to choose.

Mirror Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain from Amputee Coalition on Vimeo.

Mirror Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain

AC Staff Editor Video: Amputee Coalition Webinars

Published 07/13/2016 –
Dr. Altschuler is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Temple University School of Medicine and an attending physician at Temple University Hospital. He is an expert in mirror therapy for the treatment of phantom limb pain. In his Webinar, “Mirror Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain,” Dr. Altschuler explains the theoretical basis and practical applications and use of mirror therapy.

Caring for the Caregiver

AC Staff Editor Video: Amputee Coalition Webinars

Recorded 5/18/2016 –
A loved one’s amputation is a life-changing event for the whole family, and this informative Webinar addresses many key questions. Presented by Deb Velez, RN, MN, GNP-BC – Pave (Prevention of Amputation in Veterans Everywhere) Coordinator, VA San Diego Healthcare System.

Amputee Coalition Fact Sheet

Locating a Certified Prosthetist

Mary Pierson Fact Sheet

Last updated 2016 –
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Community Reintegration and Living Well with Limb Loss

AC Staff Editor Video

This video series focuses on how you can still live an active, full and productive life with limb loss. The people highlighted in these videos have found ways to successfully reintegrate into the community after their amputations and they continue to have a positive impact on the people around them.

Heather and Posie: The Active Life from Amputee Coalition on Vimeo.

Heather and Posie: The Active Life

AC Staff Editor Video: Community Reintegration and Living Well with Limb Loss

Published 1/19/2016 –
Posie and Heather are both amputees and belong to two different age groups, but they both have something in common: their active lifestyle. This video, featuring these two active ladies, is all about continuing on your journey to keep an active lifestyle, and how to find a way to keep the activities that you love to do in your life.