Helpful Links

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.
HELPFUL PRODUCTS
www.a-spaces.com	A-Spaces (overnight prosthetic storage units)
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.
SUPPORT & INFORMATION
www.abovekneeamputee.com	Above Knee Amputee
www.activeamp.org	Amputees with Active Lifestyles
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.
www.amp-info.net	Amputees Information Network
www.ampsoccer.org	American Amputee Soccer Association
www.amputee-online.com	Amputee Online
www.amputeesacrossamerica.com	Amputees Across America Bicycle Riders
www.aopanet.org	American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association
www.applesforhealth.com	Late-Breaking Health News
www.cancer.org	American Cancer Society
www.diabetesresource.com	Diabetes Resource Center
www.dsusa.org	Disabled Sports USA
www.eaga.org	Eastern Amputee Golf Association
www.ladyamp.org	Lady Amputee
www.limbless-association.org	Limbless Association
www.limbsforlife.org	Limbs for Life Foundation
www.nagagolf.org	National Amputee Golf Association
www.ncpad.org	National Center on Physical Activity and Disablity
www.oandp.com	Resource for Orthotics and Prosthetics Information
www.opcareers.org	Orthotic and Prosthetic Careers
www.opfund.org	Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund
www.stumps.org	Stumps R Us--An Amputee Support Group
www.survivinglimbloss.org	Surviving Limb Loss
www.usparalympics.org	U.S. Paralympics
MAGAZINES
ACA InMotion Amputee Coalition of America 900 E. Hill Ave, Suite 285 Knoxville, TN 37915-2568 888-267-5669	Active Living Active Living 2276 Rosedene Road St. Ann’s, ON L0R 1Y0 905-957-6016
Amputee Golfer Magazine National Amputee Golf Association 11 Walnut Hill Road Amhurst, NH 03031 800-633-6242 www.nagagolf.org	Challenge Magazine Disabled Sports USA 451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20850 301-217-9841 www.dsusa.org
BOOKS
Challenged by Amputation: Embracing a New Life, Carol S. Wallace, 1995, Inclusion Concepts Publishing House	Children with Limb Loss, A Handbook for Families, (Three Booklets)
Conditioning with Physical Disabilities, Kevin F. Lockette, PT, CSCS and Ann M. Keyes, PT, CSCS, 1994.	Coping with Being Physically Challenged, Linda Le Ratto, M.Ed, 1991, The Rosen Publishing group.
Coping with Limb Loss, Ellen Winchell, PhD, 1995, Avery Publishing Group	One Step at a Time: A Young Woman’s Stuggle to Walk Again, Lenor Madruga, 1979
One Step Beyond,, Warren Mcdonald	On the Ragged Edge of Drop Dead Gorgeous, Ivy Gunter and Paul Kartsonis
The Novel Approach to Sexuality and Disability, George Maxfield, 1996	A Victory for Humanity, Dick Traum, PhD and Mike Celizic
When You Can’t Come Back, Dave and Jan Dravecky with Ken Gire, 1992, Zondervan Publishing House.
BOOKLETS
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	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
VIDEOS
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	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
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
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.	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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