Amputee

A Marine Corps Veteran amputee didn't want to give up competing in agility sports with his dogs. Franco, a cocker spaniel poodle mix, helped him.

For more than a decade, Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month has raised awareness of limb loss prevention and recognized people living with limb loss or limb difference. Established by the Amputee Coalition, the only national nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of amputees and their families, it has been supporting, educating, and advocating for impacted people since its inception.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis, who served in the Marine Corps from 2008 to 2014.

Navy Veteran Ken Swartz is standing, walking and driving better these days thanks to Osseointegration, an innovative amputee treatment option.

Kimberly Jones and Bob Smith: VA Innovation Ecosystem Revolutionaries designing a new accessible blood pressure cuff for at-home use.

VA’s Community Care Network helps Veteran amputee receive the care needed to become a competitive athlete. Marine Veteran Richard Alcaraz’ new outlook on life: “It made me feel like I had a purpose again.”

Jim Jacobi has had a lot thrown at him -- war, Agent Orange, triple bypass surgery and losing both legs. But this Vietnam Vet keeps it all positive.

VA celebrates National Therapeutic Recreation Month and all it does to change Veterans’ lives. Here’s a great story of a Veteran who was in “a dark place” and says recreation therapy gave him a focus.

An amputee exercise and support group meets every Friday at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System. Since 2017, it has grown from two to 25 members, whose physical and mental health has improved.

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After a traumatic accident during Sgt. Kirstie Ennis’ deployment to Afghanistan left her with a prosthetic leg, she set out to inspire the world through her endeavors.