Phantom Limb - A phantom limb is the sensation that an amputated or missing limb (even an organ, like the appendix) is still attached to the body and is moving appropriately with other body parts.
Amputee Treatment Center - bringing you the next step in prosthetics. Amputee products and services, links, forum and related information.
Award Prosthetics - Tony van der Waarde has over 30 years of experience in
the Prosthetics field. He obtained his certification in 1975 after graduating
from a 3-year college program and serving a 2-year internship. He was
employed in hospital-based Prosthetic/Orthotic departments in Edmonton,
Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Ottawa between 1973 and 1986.
Canadian Amputee Support - a philosophy of "amputees helping amputees"
has been the hallmark of The War Amps since 1918, when the organization
was founded, until the present. The War Amps offers many innovative
programs and services to amputees, their families and all Canadians.
The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) - a
multidisciplinary organization comprised of persons who have a professional
interest in the clinical, educational and research aspects of prosthetics,
orthotics, rehabilitation engineering and related topics.
Otto Bock HealthCare - Technology for people in the field of prostheses, orthoses, rehabilitation aids, wheelchairs and neurostimulation.
Lenor Madruga books - Award winning author Lenor Madruga Chappell
continues to move readers with her latest book The Next Leg of My Journey.
Her first book, One Step at a Time, a poignant autobiography of her struggle to
walk again after losing her leg to cancer, was translated into six languages
British Limbless Association - a site is for all those seeking advice or support
relating to the loss of a limb; whether you are an amputee, relative, career or
health care professional I hope you find the site useful and informative.
Phantom Pain Information – Amputee Online - a popular amputee oriented
website. Despite its "ghostly" connotation, phantom sensation is most certainly
a realistic, tangible event experienced by millions of amputees world wide.
British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists - the Association encourages
high standards of prosthetic and orthotic practice in the UK, continued
professional development and education as well as enhancing standards of
prosthetic and orthotic care.
