Podcasts about amputee coalition

In this episode, guest host Caitlin Peters, CPO, a board-certified prosthetist and orthotic resident at Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville, SC, sits down with Shree Thaker, Director of Communications and Partnerships at the Amputee Coalition. Together, they explore the Coalition's powerful evolution—from a grassroots peer support group to a national organization offering robust resources like virtual support groups, youth camps, educational materials, and advocacy initiatives such as So Everybody Can Move. Shree shares how the organization empowers individuals with limb loss and limb difference through free, accessible programming and how professionals and community members can get involved in advancing the Coalition's mission.   O&P Rising is produced by Association Briefings.

In this edition of Industry Matters, we learn about "So Every BODY Can Move," an initiative to create equitable and life-changing access to prosthetic and orthotic care for physical activity.Nikki Grace, Director of OPGA, interviews Nicole Ver Kuilen, Director of Impact Campaigns for the Amputee Coalition and Campaign Lead for "So Every BODY Can Move," and Sheryl Sachs, MSPO, CPO, and lead advocate for Maryland's "So Every BODY Can Move." Together, they discuss the importance of "So Every BODY Can Move," its formation in Iowa, and its impact on the O&P community. This initiative ensures that every person, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to live an active and fulfilling life.

In this episode, Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics editor-in-chief Dr. Steve Gard is joined by Ashlie White, MA, chief strategy and programs officer at the Amputee Coalition, and Dr. Shane Wurdeman, CP, FAAOP(D), chief clinical officer at the Hanger Institute and Hanger Clinic. Together, they explore the critical role of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Research Program (OPORP), a federally funded initiative launched in 2014 to support evidence-based research that enhances care for service members, veterans, and individuals living with limb loss and impairments. The conversation dives into how the OPORP has shaped clinical practice, strengthened advocacy efforts, and improved patient outcomes across the O&P profession. The guests also address the program's unexpected defunding in FY24 and the urgent push to restore its support. This episode underscores the importance of community involvement, awareness, and advocacy to preserve this essential research funding for the future of O&P care.   O&P Research Insights is produced by Association Briefings. 

The Reality of the Numbers and What We Can Do About It   The stats on amputees is staggering. In the US 1 in 200 people have undergone amputation! Over 2.1 million people live with an amputated limb. Worldwide, 1 million ampuatations happen annually, that's 1 amputation every 30 seconds!!!   1 EVERY 30 SECONDS! Amputee Coalition's diagram of statistics taken from Promedeast.com 2023   Even more alarming is the projection of the 2.1 million in the US doubling by the year 2050! (

Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner programGet certified in pelvic health from the OT lens hereGrab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here.More about my guest:Kathryn Ellis (she/her) is an international change agent for sex and intimacy conversations in healthcare settings. She is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and an AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor. She received the American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows Distinction in 2024. Kathryn is the founder of continuing education company, the Institute for Sex & Occupational Therapy and developed the first certification program within Occupational Therapy to enhance OTPs preparedness to address sex in all clinical practice settings. Through education and building community, her mission is to dismantle the restrictive norms related to sex that restrict discussions of sex in healthcare settings. She developed the United States' military's first Occupational Therapy Sexuality Clinic at Walter Reed National Military Medical. She continues to educate on veteran sexual health through her work with the United States' Veterans Health Administration and the Ukrainian Olena Pinchuk Foundation.  She is the co-editor of textbook “Sexuality and Intimacy: An Occupational Therapy Approach” and the Amputee Coalition and Veterans Health Administration's workbook “Let's Talk About It: Your Sex and Intimacy Guide.”  Kathryn has a sex therapy private practice based in Delaware.Kathryn's website.Kathryn's AOTA Press textbookAmputee Coalition book____________________________________________________________________________________________Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find:​ Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other.​ Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here. Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!

In this episode, Ashlie White, MSHLS, MA, and Olivia Keller from the Amputee Coalition joins us to talk about patient advocacy and what they have in store for 2025. Ashlie serves as the Amputee Coalition's Chief Strategy and Programs Officer and Olivia serves as the Public Policy Manager. Learn more about Ashlie and Olivia's work at amputee-coalition.org.Also discussed in this episode: GAO-25-106406: Limb Loss: Rehabilitation Services and Outcomes for Medicare Beneficiaries.So Every BODY Can Move's 28x28 campaign Many thanks to WillowWood for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about the META Flow foot.Learn more about SPS' new Fresno distribution center.  Visit spsco.comAlso, email us! The O&P Check-in is a bi-monthly podcast featuring the latest orthotics and prosthetics news, trends, best practices, regulations and policies. Designed for O&P professionals, join Brendan Erickson and a rotating co-host as they interview guests and share the latest advancements in the industry. 

Aristotle Domingo started life as an active kid, but his life took a dramatic turn in his twenties when he fell into a three-month-long coma and spent a year in the hospital battling sepsis and its life-altering aftermath. After a series of severe bone infections, he ultimately became a double below-knee amputee.  His adaptability, positivity and relentless drive to embrace new challenges turned that chapter of his life into an opportunity for growth and new experiences. Today, he is a multi-sport athlete, focusing on blade road running and competes in the para wheelchair division of men's shot put in Track and Field. Recognizing the need for support in the amputee community, Aristotle founded the Amputee Coalition of Toronto, where he continues to educate and empower both people experiencing limb loss and the broader sports community on how to better support adaptive athletes.  Follow Aristotle @ampu_TO Amputee Coalition of Toronto https://www.facebook.com/amputeecoalitionTO/  The AmpuTO Show Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-amputo-show/id1522957731    ---- EPISODE SPONSOR: Canada Running Series The 2024 race season may have officially closed for Canada Running Series, but now is the perfect time to set your sights on new goals for 2025. The best part? Registration is already open for most of these events! Secure your early bird pricing and get motivated towards your next goal. For more information and to register visit https://canadarunningseries.com/   Theme music: Joseph McDade

Today, you'll learn about a new groundbreaking bionic leg, the problem with first impressions, and new tech that can detect microplastics in water in milliseconds. Bionic Leg “Bionic leg makes walking quicker and easier for amputees, trial shows.” by Hannah Devlin. 2024. “5.6 Million++ Americans are Living with Limb Loss and Limb Difference: New Study Published.” Amputee Coalition. 2024. “Agonist-antagonist Myoneural Interface (AMI).” MIT Media Lab. N.D. “Continuous neural control of a bionic limb restores biomimetic gait after amputation.” by Hyungeun Song, et al. 2024. First Impressions “How first impressions can trap us into making suboptimal decisions.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024. “Missing out by pursuing rewarding outcomes: Why initial biases can lead to persistent suboptimal choices.” by Chris Harris, et al. 2023. Nanoplastic Detection “Cutting-edge technology detects nanoplastics in water - instantly.” McGill. 2024. “Scientists find about a quarter million invisible nanoplastic particles in a liter of bottled water.” by Seth Borenstein. 2024. “Nanoplastics in Water: Artificial Intelligence-Assisted 4D Physicochemical Characterization and Rapid In Situ Detection.” by Zi Wang, et al. 2024. Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

-Adam Popp is a 12-year combat veteran of the Air Force with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team leader. In 2007, while working to disarm a roadside bomb (IED) in Afghanistan, he was injured by a secondary IED resulting in the amputation of his right leg above the knee.-In the years following his injury, Adam endeavored to find meaning and purpose. Ultimately, he found that running, sports, and advocacy work was his path to fulfillment and self-actualization.-He is a seven-time Guinness World Record holder, became the first above-knee amputee to complete a 100-mile ultramarathon within 30 hours in 2016, has five 100-mile finishes, and set an amputee record time of 16:13:43 for 100 miles in 2024. He won the 2024 Boston Marathon's Para Elite division and set a world best of 3:08:52 at the London Marathon six days later. He has six finishes at the JFK 50-miler and set an able-bodied course record at the 2019 Colorado Kickers for Kids Endurance Run while winning the race outright. He has twelve podium finishes in Paratriathlon, including wins at the 2021 and 2022 Americas Triathlon Championships and the 2018 ITU Paratriathlon World Cup, and in 2023, completed a full Ironman in 11:03:06.-During the 18 months in which he was recovering from his injuries, he was able to meet and learn from others recovering from a wide range of traumatic injuries and individual challenges. He saw the myriad ways that people handled the process of recovery, many using sport to not only overcome their new adversity, but to rise to a higher level of functioning in the aftermath of trauma. By the end of his stay at Walter Reed Medical Center, he made a pledge to himself that he would utilize his experience, understanding, and compassion to help others overcome their individual physical and emotional challenges to reach their maximum potential.-He completed a Master's degree in Rehabilitation and Clinical Counseling from George Washington University and a second master's degree in Sport & Performance Psychology from the University of Denver. He has served on the Board of Directors of the EOD Warrior Foundation for 13-years, and on the VA Veterans' Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation for three years. He is a certified peer-mentor and peer-mentor trainer through the Amputee Coalition of America and assists amputees and other individuals with disabilities to successfully pursue athletic and other personal endeavors. Additionally, he was featured in Alive, a documentary featuring veterans who have turned to athletics to heal both physically and emotionally from their battle wounds. Support EOD Warrior Foundation:https://eodwarriorfoundation.org/Check out Adam's website:https://www.couchto100.com/bioFirstNet Built with AT&T:http://www.firstnet.com/healthandwellnessBuilding Homes for Heroes:https://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org/Download the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website - http://o2x.comIG - https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f 

Shree Thaker, director of communications and partnerships for the Amputee Coalition, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how use the 2024 Paralympic Games as a tool to talk to your kids about limb differences if they have questions. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

John Register is a combat veteran and Paralympic Silver Medalist in long jump. He founded the United States Olympic Committee's Paralympic Military Sports Program and served as the Acting CEO of the Amputee Coalition. He is an advocate, author, life coach, and sought out TEDx speaker. You can learn more about his book and work at johnregister.com.

This week I am psyched to bring you my interview with John Register where we explore how to Transform Adversity to Advantage. John Register is a force of nature. An esteemed keynote speaker renowned for his expertise in helping companies embrace change. His compelling personal journey spans from all-American honors to a combat veteran, an amputee, and then a Paralympic Games Silver Medalist. After his illustrious sports career, John founded the United States Olympic Committee's Paralympic Military Sports Program, which helped wounded veterans use sports as a tool for their rehabilitation. His unique vision and insights led him to serve as the Acting CEO of the Amputee Coalition. He couples his wealth of professional experience with dynamic presentations and insightful perspectives, empowering individuals and organizations to navigate and thrive in the face of change by showing leaders how to transform adversity into an advantage; he has become a sought-after speaker for high-stakes events and conferences and was named a 2024 Top 50 Global Leaders Speaker by Real-Leaders Magazine. I hope you find the episode helpful! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-greg-wells/support

More and more Americans rely on prostheses. They're custom-fitted, highly personal, and extremely expensive. Zachary Crockett investigates. SOURCES:Jordan Beckwith, YouTuber and advocate.Eric Neufeld, owner and medical director of Agile Orthopedics. RESOURCES:"Medicare Coverage of Durable Medical Equipment & Other Devices," by Medicare (2024)."Limb Loss in the U.S.," infographic by the Amputee Coalition (2022)."A Robot Hand Helps Amputees 'Feel' Again," by Jeffery Delviscio (Scientific American, 2019)."Differences in Myoelectric and Body-Powered Upper-Limb Prostheses: Systematic Literature Review," by Stephanie L. Carey, Derek J. Lura, and Jason Highsmith (Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 2015)."Local Coverage Determination: Lower Limb Prostheses," from the Medicare Coverage Database (effective 2015)."Variation in the Care of Surgical Conditions: Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease," by Philip P. Goodney, Nino Dzebisashvili, David C. Goodman, and Kristen K. Bronner (Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care Series, 2014)."Estimating the Prevalence of Limb Loss in the United States: 2005 to 2050," by Kathryn Ziegler-Graham, Ellen J. MacKenzie, Patti L. Ephraim, Thomas G. Travison, and Ron Brookmeyer (Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2008).

We spoke with Cass Isidro, MBA, president and CEO of the Amputee Coalition. She shared the mission and vision of the organization and how they are working to improve the lives of those with limb loss and limb difference in the United States. Ms. Isidro joined the organization as the president and CEO in February 2023. She is responsible for leading strategic direction, growing partnerships with key stakeholders, and increasing funding opportunities. Her professional career includes more than 25 years within the nonprofit sector, with 10 years in education-related associations. She obtained a Master of Business Administration from Hawaii Pacific University and a Bachelor of Science in public health education from Indiana University.

STEPHANIE DUDLEY - Amputee Every day more than 500 people in the U.S. lose a limb. By 2050, the Amputee Coalition estimates that the number of people with limb loss will nearly double. The loss of a limb can happen for numerous reasons—everything from an accident to diabetes or even cancer.

Michael Zalle is the Founder and CEO of YellowBird. He is responsible for creating, building, and launching new concepts and companies, resulting in multiple successful exits over a 25-year tech career. He has built a career through a unique balance of commercializing novel business models, operationalizing innovative technologies and platforms, rapidly scaling operations, and building market-shaping ecosystems. Michael's companies and purpose are ever focused on serving others. Whether it be satellite systems for First Responders, environmental products for flood and spill response, or time and economic support for difference-making organizations, Michael believes in “doing well while doing good.”Michael's college journey began at San Francisco State University and was completed at Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School while working full-time and traveling at age 19. As a lifelong member and mentor for the Amputee Coalition of America, he enjoys the time he's able to invest in mentoring kids with physical challenges.Married 22 years with two children, Michael spends most of his free time at lacrosse or soccer games chasing balls, applying band-aids, and handing out snacks. He enjoys traveling and engages in a variety of sports including golf and tennis; he ranks himself as an incredibly average golfer and perhaps even worse tennis player.Connect with Behind Company Lines and HireOtter Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn:Behind Company LinesHireOtter Instagram Buzzsprout

It's far too easy to get bogged down by negative experiences and let them define us. But Michael Zalle brings his experience of being born with a small right hand and losing a seven figure sale just minutes before the interview as proof that your experiences make you the person you need to be today. Join him alongside host Jim Schubert to discuss the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and how you can do well while doing good at the same time on this episode of Agents Growth Academy.3 Key TakeawaysIn entrepreneurship, you have to learn to adapt.  Figure out how to work around it and don't let it stop you from moving forward.Don't take things so personally–not everything is about you. Accept that sometimes things happen that are out of your control.Don't dwell on setbacks. Pick yourself up and keep going (in 24 hours or less).ResourcesThe Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen HanselmanThe Daily Stoic PodcastLinkedInWebsite: goyellowbird.comAbout Michael Zalle Michael is the Founder and CEO of YellowBird. He is responsible for creating, building, and launching new concepts and companies, resulting in multiple successful exits over a 25-year tech career. He has built a career through a unique balance of commercializing novel business models, operationalizing innovative technologies and platforms, rapidly scaling operations, and building market-shaping ecosystems. Michael's companies and purpose are ever focused on serving others. Whether it be satellite systems for First Responders, environmental products for flood and spill response, or time and economic support for difference-making organizations, Michael believes in “doing well while doing good.”Michael's college journey began at San Francisco State University and was completed at Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School while working full-time and traveling at age 19. As a lifelong member and mentor for the Amputee Coalition of America, he enjoys the time he's able to invest in mentoring kids with physical challenges.Married 22 years with two children, Michael spends most of his free time at lacrosse or soccer games chasing balls, applying band-aids, and handing out snacks. He enjoys traveling and engages in a variety of sports including golf and tennis; he ranks himself an incredibly average golfer and perhaps even worse tennis player.Get the FREE: Agency Guide To Filling Your Talent Pipeline - agentsgrowthacademy.com/talentpipeline

This week we have the honor of speaking with Katy Grainger about septic shock and DIC amputation Four years ago, at the age of 52, Katy Grainger's life was turned upside down when she nearly died from septic shock because of a small, infected cut on her thumb. Because of sepsis, she now lives as a double below-knee amputee who also lost the tips of most of her fingers.  When she became ill, she was unaware of the symptoms of sepsis, so she now shares her story in order to prevent others from experiencing what she went through. One in five deaths worldwide are caused by sepsis, yet few people have heard of it and even fewer can identify the signs and symptoms. Katy is on the Board of Directors of Sepsis Alliance, the leading advocate for sepsis in the United States, and volunteers with the Amputee Coalition supporting new amputees.  She advocates for policy that supports issues impacting sepsis and people with limb loss. She was described in a recent magazine article as “one of the nation's leading advocates for sepsis awareness”. Katy has turned the worst thing that has ever happened in her life into an opportunity to save lives and limbs. Hundreds of thousands of people have seen her speak or have read articles about her sepsis experience. She has impacted medical policy in the United States by speaking to law makers in Washington DC.  She has begun modeling and acting in order to represent disability in print and film.  She has written many short stories about her experience and performed them as monologues throughout the pandemic in zoom shows.  She is planning to publish a book about her experience and the opportunities that have arisen out of her tragedy.  

It's all about Lindsey (and his evil hand) this week. Join us as we discuss Lindsey's terrible truck, how much cops suck, and various clone tube analogies. It's Angel S2E18: Dead End!   Twitter, IG, & FB: @boozeandbuffy Email: boozeandbuffy@gmail.com Amputee Coalition of America: www.amputee-coalition.org Art Credit: Mark David Corley  Music Credit: Grace Robertson

TAA 033: Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month Special - Did you know that...April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. In its eleventh year, this month is a fixed feature in our calendars. A month to celebrate the limb loss and limb difference community, tell the world more about us, further work towards real inclusion and increased participation, and be proud of how far we have come. As Amplitude Magazin put it nicely last year:  "When the Amputee Coalition organized the first Limb Loss Awareness Month in April 2011, Oscar Pistorius hadn't yet made the running blade an instantly recognizable piece of athletic gear. No amputee veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars had been elected to Congress. Social media, still in its infancy, hadn't yet given amputees a platform to tell their own stories." Here are 30 little audio snippets with insights into my life as an amputee. ------------For more information, visit The Active Amputee.The music - as always - is Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex BerozaTo learn more about The Active Amputee, check out the following linksThe Active Amputee BlogThe Active Amputee on InstagramThe Active Amputee on YouTubeThe Active Amputee on TwitterThe Active Amputee on LinkedInThe Active Amputee on Pinterest

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Aristotle Domingo is a double below knee amputee. He's also an avid runner, a seated thrower, an activist, an actor and podcast host. He is the founder of The Amputee Coalition of Toronto, a peer advocacy group providing education and support for the limb loss and limb different community. Aristotle underwent his first low leg amputation in 2017 and his second in 2019. He says that although it's hard to believe, limb loss changed his life for the better. In this episode, Aristotle takes us through his extraordinary story of perseverance, and self-discovery through running. Learn more about Aristotle by visiting his website http://aristotledomingo.com/ and ParaSport Ontario HERELearn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243

Welcome to Limbitless, the podcast of the Academy of Amputation and Limb Difference Physical Therapy (AALDPT). This podcast seeks to share stories and information related to the limb loss and limb difference community for clinicians, patients, and their families. Our first episode features Nicole Gross from the Amputee Coalition. She has a unique combination of professional and personal experience that gives her great insight into the limb loss and limb difference community and has a passion for connecting with and helping people who have recently lost a limb. Limbitless is hosted by Mike Verbsky. Produced by Andy Wicks. Music by Mark Joesting and Andy Wicks.

Yellowbird returns a year later to catch up on what is happening with the business. This time both Co-Founders are in the conversation, Michael Zalle and Michelle Tinsley. If you are a safety and health consultant or a company looking to hire a professional, this is a can't miss episode! Use code "SHELDON1558" Michael Zalle is the Founder and CEO of YellowBird. He is responsible for creating, building, and launching new concepts and companies, resulting in multiple successful exits over a 25-year tech career. He has built a career through a unique balance of commercializing novel business models, operationalizing innovative technologies and platforms, rapidly scaling operations and building market-shaping ecosystems. Michael's companies and purpose are ever focused on serving others. Whether it be satellite systems for First Responders, environmental products for flood and spill response, or time and economic support for difference-making organizations, Michael believes in “doing well while doing good.” Michael's college journey began at San Francisco State University and completed at Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School while working full time and traveling at age 19. As a lifelong member and mentor for the Amputee Coalition of America, he enjoys the time he's able to invest in mentoring kids with physical challenges. Married 20 years with two children, Michael spends most of his free time at lacrosse or soccer games chasing balls, applying band-aids, and handing out snacks. He enjoys traveling and engages in a variety of sports including golf and tennis; he ranks himself an incredibly average golfer and perhaps even worse tennis player. Michelle Tinsley is the Co-Founder and COO of YellowBird. Prior to founding YellowBird Michelle served as CEO of Tinsley Retail Insights- a consulting firm helping retailers drive actionable innovation to compete with digital disruption, which she formed in January 2018. Michelle has been an angel investor in the Arizona Technology Investors since 2013 and also serves on the Board of Directors for QuikTrip. Michelle has served in a variety of roles over a 26-year career at Intel including 18 years in Finance with her last role as the mini “CFO” of what is today's IOT business. She then served 6 years in General Management/strategy roles and 9 months in Sales Leadership. On the personal side, she received her Bachelor's Degrees from the University of Oregon in Marketing & Finance, and an MBA from Arizona State University. She is happily married with two sons, they enjoy hiking as a family on the weekends.

Yellowbird returns a year later to catch up on what is happening with the business. This time both Co-Founders are in the conversation, Michael Zalle and Michelle Tinsley. If you are a safety and health consultant or a company looking to hire a professional, this is a can't miss episode! Register for a Pro today and use code "SHELDON1558" to let them know who sent you. Michael Zalle is the Founder and CEO of YellowBird. He is responsible for creating, building, and launching new concepts and companies, resulting in multiple successful exits over a 25-year tech career. He has built a career through a unique balance of commercializing novel business models, operationalizing innovative technologies and platforms, rapidly scaling operations and building market-shaping ecosystems. Michael's companies and purpose are ever focused on serving others. Whether it be satellite systems for First Responders, environmental products for flood and spill response, or time and economic support for difference-making organizations, Michael believes in “doing well while doing good.” Michael's college journey began at San Francisco State University and completed at Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School while working full time and traveling at age 19. As a lifelong member and mentor for the Amputee Coalition of America, he enjoys the time he's able to invest in mentoring kids with physical challenges. Married 20 years with two children, Michael spends most of his free time at lacrosse or soccer games chasing balls, applying band-aids, and handing out snacks. He enjoys traveling and engages in a variety of sports including golf and tennis; he ranks himself an incredibly average golfer and perhaps even worse tennis player. Michelle Tinsley is the Co-Founder and COO of YellowBird. Prior to founding YellowBird Michelle served as CEO of Tinsley Retail Insights- a consulting firm helping retailers drive actionable innovation to compete with digital disruption, which she formed in January 2018. Michelle has been an angel investor in the Arizona Technology Investors since 2013 and also serves on the Board of Directors for QuikTrip. Michelle has served in a variety of roles over a 26-year career at Intel including 18 years in Finance with her last role as the mini “CFO” of what is today's IOT business. She then served 6 years in General Management/strategy roles and 9 months in Sales Leadership. On the personal side, she received her Bachelor's Degrees from the University of Oregon in Marketing & Finance, and an MBA from Arizona State University. She is happily married with two sons, they enjoy hiking as a family on the weekends.

I had a short chat with David Hiler about his journey with Parkinson's Disease and how the martial arts has helped him. Links: https://www.whetstonestation.com/ http://www.davidhiler.com/ Amputee Coalition - https://www.amputee-coalition.org/ Adaptive Training Foundation - https://www.adaptivetrainingfoundation.org/ ___ Check out our website: https://www.marked4glory.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marked4glory Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marked4glory Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marked4glory Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/marked4glory Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.marked4glory.com/youtube tags: #cancer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

“I’ve already been living 15 years in this pain. How do I want to live the rest of my life? If I was given a second chance 15 years ago, what else can I do now? I was willing to try anything, so I said, ‘I think I want the leg gone.’" - Aristotle Domingo In 2001, Aristotle Domingo’s mom discovered him unconscious in the hallway in their home and he was rushed to the hospital where he lay in a coma, on life support, for the next three months due to sepsis. Aristotle would beat the odds and survive, but that was not the end of his fight. For the next 15 years, Aristotle endured physical, mental, and emotional pain from multiple surgeries to his feet; a result of complications from his bout with sepsis. Aristotle desperately wanted his life to change from surviving to thriving and that’s when he decided to proceed with a below the knee amputation to his left leg. Aristotle immediately started to rediscover all the activities that brought him joy in his past which, for starters, meant simply standing or walking his dog without pain. Aristotle even registered for a 5K run while in the hospital, recovering from the surgery! Two years later, Aristotle experienced issues with his right leg and discovered he had an infection in the bone due to an untreated fracture or break in the leg. Aristotle wasted no time electing to amputate his right leg as well. Aristotle is now an advocate and ambassador for the limb loss community and shares his story, and the stories of other limb loss athletes on his podcast, The AmpuTO Show. In 2017, Aristotle founded the Amputee Coalition of Toronto, a peer support group for other amputees and, three years later, he won the ParaSport Ontario 2020 Ambassador of the Year Award. Aristotle is proving losing his limbs hasn’t disabled him; instead, it enabled him to live his very best life! To learn more about Aristotle Domingo, you can follow him on Instagram at: @amput_o You can also connect with him through his website at: http://aristotledomingo.com/ Follow The Longest Stride: Instagram - @TheLongestStride Twitter - @Longest_Stride https://www.thelongeststride.com

On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, researcher and content writer for Bionics for Everyone, Wayne Williams, discussed bionic options for lower limb amputees.  He also discussed costs for many of these prosthesis and what's coming down the pipe in terms of innovations like agonist-antagonist myoneural interface procedure. This episode is brought to  you by the Amputee Coalition of Toronto for the Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month Education Program.

Not All Sockets (or Prosthetists) Are Made the Same Randy West, myself, and David Banks   I consider myself so fortunate to have been directed to The Limb Center by my doctor, Dr. Judd Cummings, as I was planning for my amputation. And I think I am a good judge of character, so when I went in to meet Randy West and David Banks for the first time, pre-amputation, I knew I was getting the best care out there! Fitting my running blade and trying it out for the first time   When I told Randy I wanted to surf and I brought him some surf leg plans he graciously went to work and built it for me, just because he knew it was my dream!   Cheesy, but priceless, photo op with Randy, the Blue guy and my new surf leg!

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On this episode of The AmpuTO Show, listen to researcher and content writer for Bionics for Everyone, Wayne Williams, as he discusses bionic options for upper limb amputees. He also discusses costs for many of these prosthesis and what's coming down the pipe in terms of innovations like agonist-antagonist myonueral interface procedure.  This episode is brought to you by the Amputee Coalition of Toronto for the Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month Education Program. 

Happy holidays! In this episode, we welcomed Dara L'Italien, a lecturer at Sargent College. With clinical experience at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, she specializes in prosthetics after the Boston Marathon Bombing. As a physical therapist, she shares how she has helped patients to deal with internal and external stressors after amputation and recommendations on how to get in the field of prosthetics. Here are some resources if you are interested in getting into the field: This is a link for the Orthotics and Prosthetics Activities Foundation. Unfortunately, they were impacted by COVID-19 and have decided to go into “dormancy” until after the global pandemic has passed. This is a wonderful foundation that sponsors lots of adaptive recreational activities nationwide to help get folks “back on their feet” and resuming activities like dancing, swimming, diving, rock climbing, etc. AmpSurf is another fantastic organization that promotes Surf therapy and other outdoor activities. They have a few “clinics” here on the east coast, but they also sponsor activities nationwide. The Amputee Coalition is a great resource for people with amputations and for clinicians who want to help this community. They oversee peer mentorship programs and provide a lot of education on many issues that face persons with amputations. They also hold a yearly conference which is open to people with limb loss, their families, and health care providers. For clinicians looking to expand their knowledge about prosthetics, I would also suggest people to look into the continuing education provided by many of the prosthetic technology companies such as Ossur and Ottobock. I would also follow Bob Gailey, who is a PT specializing in prosthetics. The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College. Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.

Adam talks about growing up, joining the Air Force and becoming an EOD Technician. While conducting combat operations on December 7, 2007, his life changed. He speaks about the incident, the loss of his right leg above the knee, rehabilitation, and all of the support he received that gave him hope and inspiration. Facing and overcoming challenges is hard. He redirected his focus on habits to improve his physical and mental health and found a great passion for running. He speaks candidly about his experiences and strives to live life to the fullest each day. Adam continues to give back. He serves as a board member for the EOD Warrior Foundation and is a peer mentor for the Amputee Coalition. Resources: EOD Warrior Foundation - www.eodwarriorfoundation.orgAmputee Coalition - https://www.amputee-coalition.org/Support the show (http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BehindTheWarrior)

On April 12, 1980, 22-year old Terry Fox dipped his toe into the icy Atlantic Ocean outside St John's, Newfoundland before setting out on one of the most inspiring athletic feats the world has ever seen. 40 years later, adaptive athletes continue to inspire movement and movements across the world. In this episode of Raw Talk Podcast, we explore lower-limb amputation, the phenomenon of phantom limb, and modern prosthetics. First, we sat down with Aristotle Domingo, an adaptive athlete, bilateral amputee, actor, motivational speaker, and founder of the Amputee Coalition of Toronto. Aristotle shared with us his amputation journey, from the difficult decision to have the surgery, to his ongoing work building and supporting the amputee community here in the GTA. Next, Dr. Amanda Mayo, a physiatrist with St. John's Rehab at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, explained the common reasons for amputation and considerations for surgical planning. Dr. Mayo also described the funding challenges experienced by amputees in Canada seeking to make the most of modern prosthetic technologies. Finally, Dr. Jan Andrysek, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at U of T and developer of the All-Terrain Knee, described the technical challenges in lower-limb prosthesis design, particularly to meet the rough-and-tumble needs of children. Dr. Andrysek also outlined his vision for the the future of prosthetics - it might not be what you'd think. Until next time, #keepitraw! Aristotle Domingo Amputee Coalition of Toronto The AmpuTO Show Podcast Dr. Amanda Mayo Dr. Jan Andrysek’s PROPEL Lab Legworks and the All Terrain Knee

On April 12, 1980, 22-year old Terry Fox dipped his toe into the icy Atlantic Ocean outside St John's, Newfoundland before setting out on one of the most inspiring athletic feats the world has ever seen. 40 years later, adaptive athletes continue to inspire movement and movements across the world. In this episode of Raw Talk Podcast, we explore lower-limb amputation, the phenomenon of phantom limb, and modern prosthetics. First, we sat down with Aristotle Domingo, an adaptive athlete, bilateral amputee, actor, motivational speaker, and founder of the Amputee Coalition of Toronto. Aristotle shared with us his amputation journey, from the difficult decision to have the surgery, to his ongoing work building and supporting the amputee community here in the GTA. Next, Dr. Amanda Mayo, a physiatrist with St. John's Rehab at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, explained the common reasons for amputation and considerations for surgical planning. Dr. Mayo also described the funding challenges experienced by amputees in Canada seeking to make the most of modern prosthetic technologies. Finally, Dr. Jan Andrysek, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at U of T and developer of the All-Terrain Knee, described the technical challenges in lower-limb prosthesis design, particularly to meet the rough-and-tumble needs of children. Dr. Andrysek also outlined his vision for the the future of prosthetics - it might not be what you'd think. Until next time, #keepitraw! Aristotle Domingo Amputee Coalition of Toronto The AmpuTO Show Podcast Dr. Amanda Mayo Dr. Jan Andrysek’s PROPEL Lab Legworks and the All Terrain Knee

Look like a hero with your limb loss and limb difference patients after listening to this episode! Jim sits down with Caitlyn Hurley, Manager of the Amputee Coalition's National Limb Loss Resource Center to discuss the many valuable and free resources available to the limb loss community, many of which you may not be aware.

Un cyborg es una criatura compuesta de elementos orgánicos y dispositivos cibernéticos, generalmente con la intención de mejorar las capacidades de la parte orgánica mediante el uso de tecnología. Manfred E. Clynes y Nathan S. Kline acuñaron el término en 1960 para referirse a un ser humano mejorado que podría sobrevivir en entornos extraterrestres. El término cyborg está íntimamente relacionado con la biónica, que es la ciencia encargada de estudiar y desarrollar aparatos y procedimientos tecnológicos para sustituir o servir de ayuda a las funciones de los seres vivos. Texto/Voz Isaac Reyes Sánchez . Fuentes y lecturas recomendadas Al Muderis, M. & Ridgeway, E. (2018). Bionic Limbs. Australian Academy of Science. Disponible en https://www.science.org.au/curious/people-medicine/bionic-limbs Aman, M., Festin, C., Sporer, M.E. et al. (2019. Bionic reconstruction. Wien Klin Wochenschr 131, 599–607. Disponible en https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-019-1518-1 Corbyn, Z. (2019). Are brain implants the future of thinking? The Guardian International. Disponible en https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/sep/22/brain-computer-interface-implants-neuralink-braingate-elon-musk Dhar, P. (2019). New prosthetic limbs go beyond the functional to allow people to “feel” again. The Washington Post. Disponible en https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/new-prosthetic-limbs-go-beyond-the-functional-to-allow-people-to-feel-again/2019/12/13/ac2fac10-d4ca-11e9-86ac-0f250cc91758_story.html El Futuro es Apasionante de Vodafone. (2016). Neil Harbisson: músico, artista y primer cíborg reconocido legalmente por un gobierno. [Video]. Youtube. Disponible en https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV4eIrz0MNI Frías, G. (2019) El “Hero Arm” es el primer brazo biónico para niños. CNN Español. Disponible en https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/video/brazo-robotico-ninos-hero-arm-portafolio-global-cnnee/ Norton, K. (2007). Un breve recorrido por la historia de la protésica. Amputee Coalition. Vol. 17, núm. 7. Disponible en https://www.amputee-coalition.org/resources/spanish-history-prosthetics/ Sullivan, F. (2017). Bionics: A Step into the Future. Alliance of Advanced Biomedical Engineering (ASME). Disponible en https://aabme.asme.org/posts/bionics-a-step-into-the-future2

MIB Agents Osteosarcoma Webinar Series: Tonya Osborne-Simpson and Nicole Gross of Amputee Coalition share programs and resources and discuss the partnership with MIB Agents. ... Guest Information: *Tonya Osborne-Simpson, Director of Support & Outreach and Certified Master Trainer oversees the Peer Support department and the National Limb Loss Resource Center. *Nicole Gross is the Peer Support Programs Manager. Nicole joined the Amputee Coalition in January 2018 with both personal and professional experience in supporting the limb loss and limb difference community as a former adaptive swim and para-triathlon coach and 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing survivor. After her traumatic above knee amputation, Nicole's sister and Mom became Certified Peer Visitors to help others along their journey. As Peer Support Programs Manager, Nicole oversees the Amputee Coalition's nationally recognized Certified Peer Visitor Program, Support Group Network, and Hospital Partnership Program. She is a former University of Tennessee Lady Vol Swimmer and has competed in the Ironman World Championships. ... OsteoBites Panelists are; *Amanda Braunfeld Levine of the closed FB group "Bone Cancer Support...for lives touched by Osteosarcoma & Ewing Sarcoma" *Maureen Smart, LCSW and MIB Peer Training Leader *Liz Vallejo, MIB Agents Programs Chief ... Hosted by Ann Graham, MIB Agents Founder & President. … MIB Agents is a leading pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit dedicated to Making It Better for our community of patients, caregivers, doctors, and researchers with the goal of less toxic, more effective treatments and a cure for this aggressive bone cancer. More information at www.mibagents.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mibagents/support

Jack Richmond is the President and CEO of the Amputee Coalition, the nation's leading non-profit serving people affected by limb loss and limb difference. The mission of the Amputee Coalition is to reach out to and empower people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential through education, support and advocacy and to promote limb loss prevention. You can get better or you can get bitter - it's your choice

According to the Amputee Coalition, there are six phases that describe the recovery process of a new amputee. While not everyone goes through the recovery process the same way, understanding these phases can help you to know that your feelings are normal and part of the healing process.

According to the Amputee Coalition, there are six phases that describe the recovery process of a new amputee. While not everyone goes through the recovery process the same way, understanding these phases can help you to know that your feelings are normal and part of the healing process.

According to the Amputee Coalition, there are six phases that describe the recovery process of a new amputee. While not everyone goes through the recovery process the same way, understanding these phases can help you to know that your feelings are normal and part of the healing process.

In part 2, Mo Kenney, CPO/L, FAAOP, talks about his consideration of a high amputation level, his time as the ABC president, serving as an examiner, and the role of the Amputee Coalition and it's benefits to those it serves.  To learn more about Mo: http://www.kenneyorthopedics.com/ To learn more about the Amputee Coalition: https://www.amputee-coalition.org/ To learn more about the American Board for Certification in Prosthetics and orthotics: https://www.abcop.org/Pages/default.aspx  

Mo Kenney, CPO/L, FAAOP has been practicing for many years as a prosthetist and orthotist. In 2001 he started Kenney Orthopedics and has grown it to 11 offices in 2 states. He has also served as the president of ABC and is now serving as the Chairman of the executive committee board for the Amputee Coalition. In this first episode of a two part series with Mo, he talks about prosthetic treatment, strategies in maintaining organization culture, and humanitarian prosthetic aid.    To learn more about Mo Kenney: https://www.kenneyorthopedics.com/ https://twitter.com/kenneyortho?lang=en Instagram: @kenneyortho https://www.amputee-coalition.org/about-us/leadership/  

Tonight I want to share with you My Path To Advocacy, how I got involved with Amputee Coalition of America as amputee peer visitor and started becoming an advocate for amputees mostly for amputee peer support. But what I have found since working with my company in this industry there is serious need for peer support and a total lack of understanding about the rights of amputees by both medical professionals and patients. The need for peer support for the emotional aspects of amputation for new and existing amputees is in great demand here in Central California.

Tonight I want to share with you My Path To Advocacy, how I got involved with Amputee Coalition of America as amputee peer visitor and started becoming an advocate for amputees mostly for amputee peer support. But what I have found since working with my company in this industry there is serious need for peer support and a total lack of understanding about the rights of amputees by both medical professionals and patients. The need for peer support for the emotional aspects of amputation for new and existing amputees is in great demand here in Central California.

Tonight I want to share with you My Path To Advocacy, how I got involved with Amputee Coalition of America as amputee peer visitor and started becoming an advocate for amputees mostly for amputee peer support. But what I have found since working with my company in this industry there is serious need for peer support and a total lack of understanding about the rights of amputees by both medical professionals and patients. The need for peer support for the emotional aspects of amputation for new and existing amputees is in great demand here in Central California.

For those of us who have experienced a life-changing illness or trauma must come to terms with the difference between our new self-image reality verses the previous self-image. Although there are several studies regarding amputation affecting body image, we are going to be discussing some of the factors dealing with restoring your positive body image.Focusing on one specific change in appearance, the Amputee Coalition of American reports that there are roughly two million people living with limb loss in the United States with nearly 185,000 amputations occurring each year.Let's talk.

For those of us who have experienced a life-changing illness or trauma must come to terms with the difference between our new self-image reality verses the previous self-image. Although there are several studies regarding amputation affecting body image, we are going to be discussing some of the factors dealing with restoring your positive body image.Focusing on one specific change in appearance, the Amputee Coalition of American reports that there are roughly two million people living with limb loss in the United States with nearly 185,000 amputations occurring each year.Let's talk.

For those of us who have experienced a life-changing illness or trauma must come to terms with the difference between our new self-image reality verses the previous self-image. Although there are several studies regarding amputation affecting body image, we are going to be discussing some of the factors dealing with restoring your positive body image.Focusing on one specific change in appearance, the Amputee Coalition of American reports that there are roughly two million people living with limb loss in the United States with nearly 185,000 amputations occurring each year.Let's talk.

Mona Patel might be only 5 feet tall, but the height of her passion reaches beyond the mountains she has scaled. Mona is the founder and executive director of the San Antonio Amputee Foundation. Her passion to help people realize their inner strength and uniqueness is becoming legendary.  The SAAF, a nonprofit organization, with the mission to help amputees through support, education, and advocacy, case managment/social servies, health and fitness programs, home modifciations, car modifications and prosthetic limbs...whew...keeps Mona hopping. She led an team of 15 men up to the summit of Mt. Kilmanjaro  just to show others that they, too, can climb and conquer the mountains in their own lives.  Her passion is a testimony that with a strong heart and determination, disability is only a mindset. ---------- John Register, Paralympic Long Jump Silver Medalist | Inspirational Catalyst | Change Management Speaker | Author | Long Jump Record Holder | Gulf War Vet | Disability Rights Advocate | and 2 x TEDx Speaker. He shows business leaders how to hurdle adversity and create the new normal to increase bottom line performance.