Thrive4Amps

Thrive4Amps Canada's magazine for living well with limb loss. With more than 225,000 amputees in Canada, a consumer magazine of our own was long overdue.
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Launched in 2016, thrive is a publication dedicated to the pursuit of living well with limb loss. thrive magazine is much more than a magazine; it’s a bond of popular media – print, online
and social networking. It’s about industry partnerships providing those affected by limb loss
with a first-rate resource for living well - physically, emotionally, and socially - to grow and
flourish. For O&P pr

oduct manufacturers and service providers, thrive is an exclusive
multi-tiered marketing solution to reach Canadian consumers, practitioners and
allied healthcare providers alike.

11/07/2024

Wondering which grip to use for your activities?

We recently updated our ‘Your grip guide’, a booklet designed to help users make the most of their TASKA Hand. This guide features 20 preconfigured grips, categorised into four distinct groups, complete with images and usage examples: Core grips, Dynamic grips, Static grips and Specialty grips.

Download the booklet here: https://bit.ly/Yourgripguide

If you prefer video demonstrations of each grip, visit our YouTube channel.

11/07/2024

Have you ever been interested in staying at an all-inclusive resort nestled to the Caribbean Sea? These 5 all-inclusive resorts are perfect for your next vacation. With top-notch accessibility, excellent amenities and some of the best customer service you’ll ever have experience, you can’t go wrong.
Check out this Wheel the World article to get started on your next vacation.
https://bit.ly/4cwppdT

24/06/2024

Dive into our captivating short film series! Have you met Stu, Darrel, Cara, and Zach yet? Follow the links to their inspiring stories:

“A Door Opens” featuring Stu C. wearing a two-digit MCPDriver: https://bit.ly/3C6DmMi
“Back to Myself” featuring Darrel C. wearing an MCPDriver: https://bit.ly/3Hlgo8i
“Together” featuring Cara B. wearing two PIPDrivers: https://bit.ly/31UiWK6
“Our Future” featuring Zach T. wearing four GripLock Fingers: https://bit.ly/3bdNfQY

From robotics to sensory feedback things have been changing in Prosthetic industry.
24/06/2024

From robotics to sensory feedback things have been changing in Prosthetic industry.

In recent years, there have been many advancements in assistive technolgy, in our latest blog post we explore some of those. Let us know in the comments below is we mentioned anything you did not already know or anything we are missing!
https://buff.ly/3xujc2F

21/06/2024
19/06/2024

From time to time, you may find yourself dealing with an uncomfortable situation related to wearing a prosthesis. It's important to be able to recognize what's happening and know what steps to take to address the problem. Read below how to treat these prosthetic related skin issues at home or with t...

Jakob Kepka, a military veteran and , is prepared for all the risks associated with his upcoming "Hoperaising Expeditio...
19/06/2024

Jakob Kepka, a military veteran and , is prepared for all the risks associated with his upcoming "Hoperaising Expedition", a 900-kilometre bike ride from Krakow, Poland, to Kyiv, Ukraine. For more listen to our podcast Cycling for Ukraine Amputees https://thrivemag.ca/podcasts

11/06/2024
08/06/2024

In 1982, the International Co-ordination Committee (ICC) was formed to oversee the exciting world of parasports! 🌟 Created by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the ICC was established to overlook the booming Paralympic Movement and make sure everything runs smoothly. 🌍 © Paralympics

22/05/2024

Wear red and make a pledge to help make Canada a truly inclusive and accessible place for people of all abilities!

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13/05/2024

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Sense of touch and prosthetics. It’s still a work in progress
07/05/2024

Sense of touch and prosthetics. It’s still a work in progress

Can you feel things with a prosthetic hand?

Over the last decade, researchers have demonstrated successful integration of prosthetics to the human nervous system, but further technology and field trials are necessary for the sense-of-touch feedback to be considered a normal part of the rehabilitation process.

Being able to stimulate sensor neurons and selectively articulate digits will be a significant step in upper limb prosthesis technology, and TASKA is facilitating the advancement of studies in the area.

Read more: https://www.taskaprosthetics.com/news/sense-of-touch

07/05/2024

It’s officially ! Meet one of our favorite duos— Natasha and Barkchelda! 😍

18/04/2024

Full Circle Movement aims to get a group of amputees together to discover their unlimited potential through education, coaching and social support.

12/04/2024
Alvin is incredible. Featured his story in a past issue of Thrive
10/04/2024

Alvin is incredible. Featured his story in a past issue of Thrive

It's Limb Loss Limb Difference Awareness Month - and we're featuring some top names in the amputee community! Meet Alvin Law. https://mediability.pro/people/speakers/alvin-law

10/04/2024

Returning to work and working can be challenging for many after upper and/or lower limb amputation?

Has returning to work or working been challenging for you since your amputation?

Working doesn’t just mean a salary, it also enhances self-esteem and reduces social isolation. The proportion of amputees that return to work varies significantly between studies.


10/04/2024

Researcher at Memorial University of Newfoundland is working in prosthesis controls and very interested in speaking with upper limb amputees. If interested please email him at [email protected]

10/04/2024

While many have phantom pain occasionally, others have phantom sensation all of the time. What’s your experience?

« Someone suggested singing to help with phantom pain; this fascinated me and I’m going to try it next time. It also sent me looking for new research on the mechanisms underlying phantom pain - it is still a bit of a mystery. 🙂 While on the hunt, I found a relatively recent article with some interesting information that I’ll share through the week such as this phantom limb and pain graphic.» Kirsten Woodend

06/04/2024

Picking a prosthetist is a huge step in the recovery process after an amputation.🤔🏥 You aren’t tied to the prosthetist that your doctor refers you to, and most prosthetists are happy to provide a consultation before taking you on as a patient.📝

💡Learn more about what questions to ask and how to pick a prosthetist here: https://www.ossur.com/en-us/prismic/generic/how-to-pick-a-prosthetist

03/04/2024

Intro to Adaptive Sports - Para-Table Tennis is similar to the able-bodied game, except for matches with wheelchair players in which the ball must leave the end of the table, not the sides. https://parasportontario.ca/sports/table-tennis

01/04/2024

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