HELPFUL HINTS
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Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask. These
are responses to frequently asked questions, a compendium of practical advice geared
primarily to the new amps from the veterans. Most subjects refer to prosthetic users, but
some may be applicable to non prosthetic users as well. Other adaptive devices, crutches,
sitting sockets, wheelchairs and scooters are covered in the section about non prosthetic
use. Feel free to e-mail the web author with any topics you'd like addressed or personal
tips that have worked for you. The topics are loosely organized from the inside out.
In the author's opinion the best general source of information is the Amputee Coalition of America, a non profit organization which represents all amputees. I only wish this organization had existed many years ago. Although not specific to HP's and HD's, many topics have been covered in past issues of "In Motion", the magazine published by the ACA. Specific articles are cited and reprints are available by contacting:
Amputee Coalition of America
900 E.Hill Ave. Ste.285
Knoxville, TN 37915
(888) AMP-KNOW (267-5669)
www.amputee-coalition.org
E-mail: acainfo@amputee-coalition.org
