inMotion Magazine

Living Free 5 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 ROMP . All rights reserved. DEPARTMENTS 3 Message From the Editor 6 Contributors 8 Events Calendar 10 Who Is Your Amputee Hero? Turning a Bad Day Into Something Good 12 Advocacy in Action Access to Care and Living the Life You Want to Live 14 Amplify Amplify Yourself Through Advocacy 50 Advertiser Index SECTIONS 28 Living With Limb Loss Using Sports to Facilitate Inclusion 32 Family Matters Accepting Change Takes Time and Communication 34 Honor, Valor, Sacrifice Continuing to Serve 36 Health & Well-Being Top 10 Emotional Well-Being Tips for Amputees 40 Technology Osseointegration: Coming Soon to the United States? 44 Perspectives You Can’t Have a Rainbow Without a Little Rain FEATURES 16 Climbing Mountains: Nonprofit ROMP Provides Prosthetic Care for Hundreds of Amputees 22 Limbs for Life Foundation: Serving Amputees Worldwide 16 10 34