Resources

*This is meant to serve as a starting point. There are numerous resources available, and they all vary based on your individual needs. Begin here, and then reach out to your OT or other healthcare providers for more information!

*Amputee Coalition

An organization aimed at reaching individuals with limb loss to support them in achieving their full potential. Their website is full of valuable resources for education, support, and advocacy. They also offer resource specialists free of charge who are available to speak to individuals regarding any questions related to limb loss – more information, as well as phone numbers, can be accessed through the National Limb Loss Resource Center linked on the main website. Learn more about the Amputee Coalition at https://www.amputee-coalition.org

Read recent issues and/or subscribe to the inMotion magazine and On the Move Enewsletter here: https://www.amputee-coalition.org/limb-loss-resource-center/publications/inmotion/

*Amplitude

This site is based on a magazine that is still produced in print today. They provide valuable news, information, and resources. They cover topics to support individuals with limb loss in taking the steps necessary to live life to the fullest. Amplitude also offers information for family members and caregivers. Some of the topics covered include peer support, active living, emotional issues, health and wellness, mobility, and adaptive living. They also publish stories and experiences of individuals with limb loss and prosthetic devices, which offer relatability and encouragement. Learn more at https://livingwithamplitude.com

*The O&P Edge

Provides in-depth information on the latest news and research related to all things orthotics and prosthetics. It offers information on products, facilities, and jobs. They also publish a very informative magazine full of valuable information for individuals with limb loss and prosthetic devices, prosthetists, and therapists. Learn more at https://opedge.com

*Amputee Empowerment Partners

(sponsored by Hanger)

Through the Hanger Clinic website, individuals can find information about AMPOWER, which is a peer-to-peer support program. Individuals can request peer visits, find mentors, and join a few online communities for support, encouragement, and assistance. They have started a new YouTube series title “One Arm Between Us” that discusses issues and challenges faced by individuals with limb loss and prosthetic devices. They also offer resources specifically for family members and caregivers. The website also features patient stories. Learn more at https://hangerclinic.com/patients/emotional-support/ and http://www.empoweringamputees.org/

*Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC)

This association provides various, in-depth, informative resources about the treatment options for children, adolescents, and young adults with various differences. ACPOC promotes team collaboration, provides education, stimulates clinical research, and provides information on accessing specialized clinics and healthcare providers. Subscribe to the newsletter (more so for healthcare professionals as you have to become a member of the organization, and there is an associated fee). Free of charge, you can explore and read parent-specific resources related to support groups, adaptive sports, technology, and more). Learn more at https://acpoc.org/

*American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

The AOTA provides a vast array of resources and information for therapists, healthcare professionals, and patients and clients. Explore the site to learn more about OTs role in a variety of settings, the ethics of the profession, current legislation, and more at https://www.aota.org

For patients and clients, learn more about occupational therapy at https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Patients-Clients.aspx

*Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP)

The AAOP provides resources, education, research, and advocacy information for orthotists, prosthetists, and other healthcare professionals. Learn more at https://www.oandp.org/

*American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA)

The AOPA provides valuable information about coding and reimbursement, legislative and regulatory news, and updated, education opportunities, fact sheets, and publications. This website is intended to inform orthotists and prosthetists as they continuously learn to improve their practice, but for more information on the profession, the ethics, and learning how they are improving access to quality care, explore https://www.aopanet.org/