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The following lists of internet links and other resources are made available here for anyone who wishes to seek additional information, support, or research. The Center has no financial interest in, nor responsibility for, any of the products, resources, or organizations listed below. We provide them only as a friendly gesture, and you must determine the value of any products or information for yourself. (Keep in mind that no two persons are guaranteed the same or similar results or performance even when using the same products or following the same routine.) If you know of a website or resource that you feel we should add (or remove), please let us know.
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| HELPFUL PRODUCTS
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| www.a-spaces.com |
A-Spaces (overnight prosthetic storage units)
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| www.footfunnel.com |
Foot Funnel
Better than a traditional shoehorn, the Foot Funnel makes an easy job of putting on your shoes. Even works for putting shoes on an artificial limb! So if you have difficulty donning a shoe for any reason, check out this ingenious product.
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| SUPPORT & INFORMATION
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| www.abovekneeamputee.com |
Above Knee Amputee
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| www.activeamp.org |
Amputees with Active Lifestyles
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| www.adaptlabs.com |
ADAPTSkin is a skin protectant developed by ADAPT Laboratories specifically to help persons with limb loss maintain a healthy active lifestyle. The goals of AdaptSkin are to provide a soothing environment for the limb inside of the prosthetic socket, and to protect the skin from the bacteria laden moisture that can cause irritation and odor.
To get a free sample please call 888-842-2040 or visit www.adaptlabs.com
Adaptee(ad-ap-'tE) Function; (noun) - a survivor who does not allow their identity to be defined by the event of limb loss.
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| www.amp-info.net |
Amputees Information Network
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| www.ampsoccer.org |
American Amputee Soccer Association
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| www.amputee-online.com |
Amputee Online
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| www.amputeesacrossamerica.com |
Amputees Across America Bicycle Riders
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| www.aopanet.org |
American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association
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| www.applesforhealth.com |
Late-Breaking Health News
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| www.cancer.org |
American Cancer Society
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| www.diabetesresource.com |
Diabetes Resource Center
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| www.dsusa.org |
Disabled Sports USA
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| www.eaga.org |
Eastern Amputee Golf Association
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| www.ladyamp.org |
Lady Amputee
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| www.limbless-association.org |
Limbless Association
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| www.limbsforlife.org |
Limbs for Life Foundation
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| www.nagagolf.org |
National Amputee Golf Association
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| www.ncpad.org |
National Center on Physical Activity and Disablity
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| www.oandp.com |
Resource for Orthotics and Prosthetics Information
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| www.opcareers.org |
Orthotic and Prosthetic Careers
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| www.opfund.org |
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund
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| www.stumps.org |
Stumps R Us--An Amputee Support Group
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| www.survivinglimbloss.org |
Surviving Limb Loss
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| www.usparalympics.org |
U.S. Paralympics
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| MAGAZINES
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ACA InMotion
Amputee Coalition of America
900 E. Hill Ave, Suite 285
Knoxville, TN 37915-2568
888-267-5669
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Active Living
Active Living
2276 Rosedene Road
St. Ann’s, ON L0R 1Y0
905-957-6016
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Amputee Golfer Magazine
National Amputee Golf Association
11 Walnut Hill Road
Amhurst, NH 03031
800-633-6242
www.nagagolf.org
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Challenge Magazine
Disabled Sports USA
451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
301-217-9841
www.dsusa.org
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| BOOKS
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Challenged by Amputation: Embracing a New Life,
Carol S. Wallace,
1995, Inclusion Concepts Publishing House
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Children with Limb Loss, A Handbook for Families,
(Three Booklets)
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Conditioning with Physical Disabilities,
Kevin F. Lockette, PT, CSCS and Ann M. Keyes, PT, CSCS, 1994.
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Coping with Being Physically Challenged,
Linda Le Ratto, M.Ed, 1991,
The Rosen Publishing group.
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Coping with Limb Loss,
Ellen Winchell, PhD, 1995,
Avery Publishing Group
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One Step at a Time:
A Young Woman’s Stuggle to Walk Again,
Lenor Madruga, 1979
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One Step Beyond,,
Warren Mcdonald
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On the Ragged Edge of Drop Dead Gorgeous,
Ivy Gunter and Paul Kartsonis
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The Novel Approach to
Sexuality and Disability,
George Maxfield, 1996
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A Victory for Humanity,
Dick Traum, PhD and Mike Celizic
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When You Can’t Come Back,
Dave and Jan Dravecky with
Ken Gire, 1992,
Zondervan Publishing House.
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| BOOKLETS
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First Step: A Guide for Adapting to Limb Loss,
Available from The Amputee Coalition of America’s National Limb Loss Information Center.
888-267-5669
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You Have a Choice: Improving Outcomes in O&P,
Mary P. Novotny, RN, MS and John W. Michael, Med, CPO, Available from The Amputee Coalition of America’s National Limb Loss Information Center.
888-267-5669
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| VIDEOS
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Advanced Gait Training for Lower Extremity Patients,
Carol Stube hammersly, PT,
Available from The Amputee Coalition of America’s National Limb Loss Information Center.
888-267-5669
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Fitness for All: A Workout for Lower Limb Amputees,
Bonnie St. John Deane and Jon Giese,
Available from The Amputee Coalition of America’s National Limb Loss Information Center. 888-267-5669
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Life Without a Limb: Amputees Speak Out,
Frazer Rehabilitation Institute, 49 Minutes,
Available from The Amputee Coalition of America’s National Limb Loss Information Center. 888-267-5669
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TO DONATE OLD PROSTHESES:
*Always keep at least one old prosthesis as an emergency back-up limb. If you have other old prostheses that you would like to donate to the less fortunate, here are some organizations to consider. (By law, artificial limbs may not be reused in the United States.) Please call them before sending anything to find out if your type of prosthesis is needed, and to get instructions as to how to make a donation.
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www.limbsforlife.org
Limbs for Life Foundation
1-888-235-5462
Prosthetics for Diabetics Foundation
770-457-7041
Shared Steps
413-737-1411
www.worldrehabfund.org
World Rehabilitation Fund
212-725-7875
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