inMotion Magazine

Living Healthy 3 CONTENTS Platinum Sponsors The Amputee Coalition recognizes the following National Sponsors for their valuable support. Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Patron Sponsor American Board for Certification in OP&P, Kenney Orthopedics, Proteor Lawall Prosthetics and Orthotics, Scheck & Siress Cover photo provided by Lisa Pleban DEPARTMENTS 4 Message From the Editor 6 Contributors 8 Events Calendar 10 Who Is Your Amputee Hero? Always My Hero 12 Wisdom of the Crowd 14 Advocacy in Action Building Momentum 16 Amplify The Power of a Story 46 Advertiser Index SECTIONS 28 Living With Limb Loss Devices for Independence 30 Family Matters Limb Loss & Becoming a Dad 34 Honor, Valor, Sacrifice A Man Who Can Inspire: Bilateral Amputee Is Active in Multiple Sports 38 Health & Well-Being Try Yoga! 42 Technology Don’t Sweat It: What You Need to Know About Breathable Prosthetic Liners 44 Perspectives Being Extraordinary: It’s Something for All of Us FEATURES 18 Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: Innovative Surgery Is Shown to Reduce Phantom Pain 26 A New Artificial Joint Restores Wrist-Like Movements to Forearm Amputees 18 10 34