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Moving Forward In Life After Losing A Limb
“You are not alone,” is the slogan of the Amputee Outreach nonprofit Shelly Baxter-Wetmore started two years ago. As someone...
Read MoreLiving With Amputation: ‘There’s A Lot Of Life Still Ahead’
In May 2017 Shelly Wetmore came down with the flu. It progressed to pneumonia, which led to a sepsis infection....
Read MoreNew Nonprofit Gets Amputees Help to Lead Live Normal Lives
Shelly Baxter-Wetmore lives by this golden rule: When you’re feeling bad about yourself, do something for someone else… Read More
Read MoreAmputee Outreach Group Gathers In Support
By Ed Booth | Chico Enterprise Record CHICO — Shelly Wetmore extended a cordial welcome to the event her group...
Read MoreProsthetic Leg Use: Insights for New Amputees
While using prosthetics might appear simple—just put them on in the morning and wear them throughout the day—navigating life as...
Read MoreWhy Social Connections Matter for Your Well-Being
From June 2022 to February 2023, a Meta-Gallup survey found that 24% of people aged 15 and above reported feeling...
Read MoreGratitude is Good for Your Mental Health and Heart
New Year’s resolutions often include losing weight, improving financial health, and enhancing mental health. If the last item is also...
Read MoreEasing Phantom Limb Pain With Spinal Cord Stimulation
There are currently 1.5 million Americans who live with lower-limb amputation. Among that number, eight out of 10 experience some...
Read MoreLow Back Pain: Which Muscles Should Be Massaged?
Massage therapy is known to provide healing and pain relief for most lower back problems. When the correct muscle or...
Read MoreImproving Neural Control of Upper-Limb Prostheses
Existing upper extremity prostheses that rely on a human-computer interface typically have restricted functionality and pose a significant cognitive demand...
Read MoreHow to Rest: A Guide for the Anxious
If you’re very anxious, you know how difficult it is to relax. Anxiety has ruined many a rest day for...
Read MorePrevalence of Limb Loss and Limb Difference in the United States: Implications for Public Policy
“Limb loss” (LL) is the permanent removal or acquired amputation of a body part due to injury or disease1. Specific...
Read MoreStay Healthy While Traveling with These Tips
Traveling is a great way to alleviate stress and improve mental health. It allows you to take a break from...
Read MoreMedicare Considers Policy Amendments for K2 Amputees
Medicare is studying policy changes to offer microprocessor knees (MPKs) coverage to K2-level amputees. The reason behind this policy reform...
Read MoreHigher Risk for Death After Benzodiazepine Discontinuation
Benzodiazepines are known to lead to dependency quickly and have numerous side effects. Long-term use is not recommended. However, if...
Read MoreStrep Throat Led to Quadruple Amputation for Teen
Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial in healthcare. In Natalya “Nat” Manhertz’s case, what was initially thought of as migraine...
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