Prosthetic Resources

Resources:

Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)  - http://www.amputee-coalition.org/— A National, non-profit organization whose mission is “To reach out to and empower people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential through education, support and advocacy, and to promote limb loss prevention”

ACA Peer Network— http://www.amputee-coalition.org/npn_regionmap.html—  This is a sub-sect of the Amputee Coalition of America focused to

HPHDHELP.ORG  -  A website specifically dedicated to high pelvic levels of amputation, Hemi-Pelvectomy and Hip-Disarticulation.

Limbs for Life Foundation  -  http://www.limbsforlife.org/  -  “The Limbs for Life Foundation is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to providing fully functional prosthetic care for individuals who cannot otherwise afford it and raising awareness of the changes facing amputees.”

American Orthotics & Prosthetic Association  -  http://www.aopanet.org/  -  A national trade organization dedicated to the businesses services for the O&P Industry.

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists  -  http://www.oandp.org/  -  Professional organization dedicated to promoting professionalism and advancing the standards of patient care through education, literature, research, advocacy, and collaboration.

Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund Inc  -  http://www.opfund.org/  -  Enabling individuals served by the orthotic and prosthetic community to enjoy the rewards of personal achievement, physical fitness and social interaction.

OandP.com  -  Prosthetic and Orthotic patient care and product information readily accessible for amputees, orthotists, prosthetists, and therapists.

Disabled Sports USA  -  http://www.dsusa.org/  -  An organization that encourages people with a wide range of mobility challenges to be active in multiple ways.

Glossary of Basic Orthotic & Prosthetic Terminology

Expanded Glossary with Diagrams

Terminology of Human Walking