Amputee Coalition of Canada

06/23/2026

🚨 We are interested in exploring the experiences and perspectives of adults living with lower limb amputation. Our aim is to better understand what it feels like to live, move, and navigate the world after amputation. In particular, we are interested in how individuals experience their bodies, assistive devices (such as prostheses or wheelchairs), and movement in everyday life.

If you are interested in participating, have further questions or would like more information about the study, please contact Kassi Welch by email at [email protected]

06/20/2026

Happy Saturday - Trust What Your Body is Telling You 💬

Changes in prosthetic fit are a normal part of living with limb loss—especially in the first year, but also over time with changes in weight, activity level, fluid balance, or even the time of day. Small shifts in limb volume can significantly affect how your socket feels and functions.

If something feels off—pressure, rubbing, instability, or increased fatigue—it’s important to listen. Research and clinical experience consistently show that early attention to fit issues can help prevent skin breakdown, pain, and reduced mobility. Left unaddressed, even minor discomfort can lead to more serious concerns like pressure injuries or falls.

✔️ Don’t “push through” discomfort – pain is a signal, not something to ignore

✔️ Reach out to your prosthetist early – timely adjustments are part of good care

✔️ Track changes – note activity levels, weight fluctuations, wear time, and any new sensations

You might also notice patterns—such as tighter fit later in the day or looseness after increased activity. Sharing these observations helps your prosthetist make more precise adjustments.

🧡 Remember: you are the expert on your own body. Your feedback is not only valid—it’s essential. Speaking up early supports better comfort, safer mobility, and long-term limb health.

06/09/2026

UK Paralympian athlete McGarry out of Commonwealth games after - what started as a wound ended up with him fighting sepsis

“What should have been a career-best performance in Egypt at the World Championships in Oct turned into a 5 mth battle for my life.”

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

OTTAWA – Three of Canada’s greatest winter Paralympians – Tyler McGregor, Mark Ideson and Natalie Wilkie said they plan to be at the 2030 Paralympic Winter Games scheduled for the French Alps. Ideson, who skipped […]

06/03/2026

Not a sell, but really good informative article.

Not all prosthetic antiperspirants behave the same inside a prosthetic socket, where heat, friction, and trapped moisture can affect your fit and skin. If you're not sure which antiperspirant format is best for you and your lifestyle, this guide can help.

🔗 Read more: https://zurl.co/hmtiS
Image Description: Three antiperspirant containers in spray, stick, and roll-on formats are displayed. The overlaid headline reads, “Spray, Stick, or Roll-On: Which Antiperspirant Format Actually Works Inside a Prosthesis?”

05/14/2026

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05/14/2026

Support matters

As part of our employment program, we delivered a Modified Joystick and Scroll Wheel system to support Mike, who lives with essential tremors, in his daily computer use for work.

"In 2010 I was diagnosed with essential tremors. The adapted pointing solution, including the joystick and custom scroll wheel interface, has made a meaningful improvement in my daily computer use for work. I’m able to work more efficiently and with far less frustration than with a standard setup. This technology has given me the ability to continue using a computer well into the future as my neurological condition progresses.”
— Mike

Find out more about assistive tech at CanAssist: canassist.ca/tech

University of Victoria

Image description: Mike wearing a cap, smiling while using a modified joystick and scroll wheel system alongside a keyboard at a computer desk. Sunlight streaming through a window with a scenic ocean view.

05/05/2026

Research on self-management decision making in persons with osseointegration was published today.
If you need something to occupy your time 🙂 you can read it here:
https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/QFB2GGFMPHJ3YRG2RUDX/full?target=10.1080/09638288.2026.2668265

This study explores how individuals living with limb osseointegration (OI) make decisions about their self-management, including how they seek, evaluate, and apply health information.Using a constr...