Strengthening hip muscles could be key to improve mobility in people with a below-the-knee amputation, new research has shown. Amputation presents significant mobility challenges to millions of people ...

A Ukrainian war amputee exercises at the Truskavets municipal hospital - Copyright AFP Yuki IWAMURA A Ukrainian war amputee exercises at the Truskavets municipal ...

Background Lower-limb amputation reduces bone mineral density (BMD) on the amputated side (1). Exercise interventions are effective in improving BMD in able-bodied individuals (2). However, similar ...

While losing a limb is a life-changing experience, it's important to remember that you don't have to go through an amputation alone. Your post-operative care will involve an interdisciplinary team ...

NIMISHILLEN TWP. − You should have as much energy and optimism as Nancy Scholnik. Last February, the retired special education teacher co-founded ASK, Amputees Sharing Knowledge, a free support group ...