Publications
360 Magazine
www.360mag.com
This is an interactive ezine that challenges the traditional views of people in wheelchairs. 360's mix of insightful articles and unique sections promises a publication a bit outside the norm. Sections includes articles, why me?, events resources, market place and quick poll & forums.
Amputee Online News Wire
http://www.amputee-online.com/
amputation/index.html
Online magazine provides information relating to all aspects of amputee life. Includes issues dating back to January 1998 and advertising information.
Disabled Dealer
http://www.disableddealer.com/
A national resource and monthly magazine for buying and selling adaptive equipment.
The Edge - O&P
http://www.oandp.com/edge/
Cutting edge information for the prosthetics, orthodics and allied health care professionals.
First Step
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/
aca_first_step.html
A guide for adapting to limb loss, available online. U.S. residents can get a complete copy free by calling the ACA office (1-888-AMP-KNOW). Outside the U.S., you may e-mail editor@amputee-coalition.org and request copy or copies and we'll send them absolutely free.
In Motion
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/
inmotion_about.html
inMotion magazine is published bimonthly for ACA members to provide timely, comprehensive information. Selected articles from past issues are available in the NLLIC Library Catalog, but to receive all of the information inMotion provides, subscribe to inMotion.
New Mobility Magazine
https://www.newmobility.com/
subscribe.cfm
A colorful lifestyle magazine for wheelchair users, focusing on full participation in work, love, parenting , art, recreation, and travel. Also features in-depth health articles, personality profiles and product information, reported with high journalistic standards and presented with award winning graphic design.
Paraplegia News
http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/
The news and information magazine for people with mobility impairments.
Special Living
http://www.specialiving.com/
A new quarterly magazine for people with physical disabilities who want to live better. Focuses on products, accessible housing, travel, staying health
Sports and Spokes
http://www.sportsnspokes.com/sns/
For more than two decades, sports 'n spokes is the only magazine covering the latest in competitive wheelchair sports and recreational opportunities.
Amputation Resources
Aesthetic Concern Prosthetic Inc.
http://www.livingskin.com/
Most life-like prosthetics for hand, arm, leg, and foot.
Advanced Arm Dynamics, Inc.
http://www.armdynamics.com/
Specializing in upper extremity prosthetic services, worldwide patient care, and consultation services.
Active Amp
http://www.activeamp.org/
The online connection for amputees with an active lifestyle.
Alatheia Prosthetic Rehabilitation Center
http://www.alatheia.org/
Alatheia is a company who produces lifelike artificial limbs,prosthetics,and prosthetic skin.
American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists
http://www.oandp.org
Global resource for orthotics and prosthetics information. Offers products & services, as well as articles and the latest news.
Amputee Center
http://www.amputee-center.com/
Product services, forums, links.
Amputee Coalition of America
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/
Amputee online resource service.
Amputee and Disability Resource Directory for Canadian Amputees
http://www.amputee.ca/
Amputee and Disability Resource Directory including Amputee Phantom Pain Support Group, Amp Humor, Stories, News and more for the active or new amputee.
Amputation Magazine
http://www.amputee-online.com/amputation/
Online magazine for amputees.
Amputee News
http://amputeenews.com/default.aspx
Exhaustive collection of articles on a bare-bones site with news about amputees, for amputees and by amputees.
Amputee Support
http://www.stumps.org/
Amputee support, humor, missing limbs, prosthetics.
British Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists [BAPO]
http://www.bapo.com/
Bapo is the only U.K. body that represents Prosthetists and Orthotists. Distributes knowledge and information, runs educational courses and
provides advice to members.
Canadian Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists [CAPO]
http://www.pando.ca/
Canadian website provides communications and information for prosthetists, orthotists, clients and public. General information includes professional issues,
education, certification and current events.
CripWorld
http://www.cripworld.com/
Information and marketing resource for the disability community.
Dianceht Prosthetics
http://www.manosydedos.com/index_home_english.html
Dianceht is a company that makes individual sculpting for high quality custom prostheses for amputee parts of the body such as fingers, hands, arms, earlobe, feet, legs, and noses. Majority of site is in Spanish only.
Disability Resources Organization
http://www.disabilityresources.org/
Listing of the best disability-related resources on the internet.
International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics [ISPO]
http://www.ispo.ws/
This site provides educational resources & schooling, published documents, related links and membership information.
Lifelike Prosthetics
http://www.lifelikeprosthetics.com/
L.A. based company that specializes in hip disarticulations and hemi-pelvectomies.
Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Program
http://www.hrsa.gov/leap/
Comprehensive prevention program that can reduce lower extremity amputations in individuals with diabetes mellitus, Hansen's disease, or any condition that results in loss of
protective sensation in the feet.
National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education [NCOPE]
http://www.ncope.org
NCOPE is the accreditation body for the Orthotic and Prosthetic profession. Includes lists of accredited schools, residency programs, standards and related links.
Ortho Europe
http://www.orthoeurope.co.uk
A leader in the design and manufacture of innovative prosthetic devices. Offers products, news and events, FAQ's and articles.
Ossur Prosthetics
http://www.ossur.com/
Designs and markets innovative lower limb prosthetics. The founder is an amputee.
Surgery Encyclopedia's Amputation Information
http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/A-Ce/Amputation.html
A no-frills information page that lists, among other items, a definition, detailed graphic, diagnosis, questions to ask a doctor, as well as alternatives to amputation. Straight-forward and complete for those seeking immediate answers.
Traumatic Arm Amputation
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/pubs/pdfs/ic9459.pdf
Use of simulation exercises for safety training in the US Mining Industry.
United Amputee Services
http://www.oandp.com/resources/organizations/uasa/
Volunteer run, non-profit organization that provides support and education to amputees.
Virtual Naval Hospital
http://www.vnh.org/FirstAidAnatomy/Amputation.html
The Virtual Naval Hospital digital library was decommissioned by the US Navy after serving 9 million users, due to a lack of funding, yet it will continue to be a resource for the many content bases that have provided aid to those who seek information.
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
http://www.wheelessonline.com/
All types of amputation and abstracts from research studies including assessment, therapy, and recovery.