Thrive Magazine Canada's Amputee Resource

Medical Cannabis

Stigma versus Solution for Pain Management.

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An App to Avoid Amputation

Dr. Karen Cross, a skin specialist and surgeon, from Newfoundland and Labrador is working on an app / device for smart-phones that could help people with diabetes keep their feet.

Ball Brings Video Slayer to Life

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in digital entertainment. EA Play in Los Angeles is a video gamers party! Video game characters are brought to life to meet the fans and players.

Following Fox’s Footsteps

For Tessa Smith, who battled and survived cancer twice before high school, having an idol was essential.For the Trent University English Literature student that idol is Terry Fox.

Healthy Living

From nutrition to exercise to mindfulness and more, read about practical regimens and strategies for better overall physical, social and spiritual health for anyone living with limb loss.

Peer Support

Support after limb loss comes in many forms and can make an incredible difference in recovery and beyond. From casual sharing to more structured groups, programs and camps, support can start here.

Advocacy

In all of its forms, advocacy seeks to ensure that the limb loss community’s voice is heard on issues that are important to us. Read about relevant causes and those who are speaking out about them.

Profiles

As diverse as the amputee community is, what we all share in our personal stories and experiences can be very meaningful in helping others living with limb loss at any age or stage of life.