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Amputee Coalition
Whether it’s reaching new amputees with critical recovery information, fighting for fair insurance laws or providing daily tips to make living with limb loss easier, the work of the Amputee Coalition is impacting lives every day.
University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia
As many as 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain (pain that lasts longer than 6 months). But when their primary health care providers suggest seeking psychological treatment, patients can feel dismissed – or worse, as though their provider thinks they’re either making up their symptoms or suffering from a mental health disorder.
Harvard Health Blog - The Psychology of Low Back Pain
Low back pain is the second most common cause of disability in the U.S. Over 80% of people will experience an episode of this pain at some point in their lives. The most common reasons for low back pain are disc injuries, sciatica, lifting heavy objects, or some other non-specific back injury.
John Hopkins Medicine - The Power of Positive Thinking
The mechanism for the connection between health and positivity remains murky, but researchers suspect that people who are more positive may be better protected against the inflammatory damage of stress. Another possibility is that hope and positivity help people make better health and life decisions and focus more on long-term goals. Studies also find that negative emotions can weaken immune response.
National Limb Loss Resource Center
The mission of the National Limb Loss Resource Center (operated by the Amputee Coalition) is to ensure the availability of, and access to, the most comprehensive, high-quality, evidence-based information, resources, and supports for people with limb loss and limb difference, their families, and their support networks.
Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) related to childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is often associated with a wide range of trauma-related aversive emotions such as fear, disgust, sadness, shame, guilt, and anger. Intense experience of aversive emotions in particular has been linked to higher psychopathology in trauma survivors.
Limbs for Life
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 challenges facing amputees.
Catastrophic Injuries Caused During Childbirth
Childbirth is supposed to be a joyous occasion, but unfortunately, it can sometimes result in catastrophic injuries that can affect both the mother and the child. These injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including medical malpractice, negligence, or complications during the birthing process. If you or a loved one has suffered from a catastrophic injury during childbirth, it's important to understand your rights and options. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the most common catastrophic injuries that can occur during childbirth and provide tips on how to handle the aftermath.
Amputee Coalition
Whether it’s reaching new amputees with critical recovery information, fighting for fair insurance laws or providing daily tips to make living with limb loss easier, the work of the Amputee Coalition is impacting lives every day.
University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia
As many as 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain (pain that lasts longer than 6 months). But when their primary health care providers suggest seeking psychological treatment, patients can feel dismissed – or worse, as though their provider thinks they’re either making up their symptoms or suffering from a mental health disorder.
Harvard Health Blog - The Psychology of Low Back Pain
Low back pain is the second most common cause of disability in the U.S. Over 80% of people will experience an episode of this pain at some point in their lives. The most common reasons for low back pain are disc injuries, sciatica, lifting heavy objects, or some other non-specific back injury.
John Hopkins Medicine - The Power of Positive Thinking
The mechanism for the connection between health and positivity remains murky, but researchers suspect that people who are more positive may be better protected against the inflammatory damage of stress. Another possibility is that hope and positivity help people make better health and life decisions and focus more on long-term goals. Studies also find that negative emotions can weaken immune response.
National Limb Loss Resource Center
The mission of the National Limb Loss Resource Center (operated by the Amputee Coalition) is to ensure the availability of, and access to, the most comprehensive, high-quality, evidence-based information, resources, and supports for people with limb loss and limb difference, their families, and their support networks.
Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) related to childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is often associated with a wide range of trauma-related aversive emotions such as fear, disgust, sadness, shame, guilt, and anger. Intense experience of aversive emotions in particular has been linked to higher psychopathology in trauma survivors.
Limbs for Life
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 challenges facing amputees.
Catastrophic Injuries Caused During Childbirth
Childbirth is supposed to be a joyous occasion, but unfortunately, it can sometimes result in catastrophic injuries that can affect both the mother and the child. These injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including medical malpractice, negligence, or complications during the birthing process. If you or a loved one has suffered from a catastrophic injury during childbirth, it's important to understand your rights and options. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the most common catastrophic injuries that can occur during childbirth and provide tips on how to handle the aftermath.
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