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If you’ve reached the point in your recovery from an amputation where you are considering a prosthesis, the task can seem both exciting and scary. Take at look at these prosthetic FAQs to prepare you to take the next step in returning to your normal life. https://goo.gl/F0nkpm

Amputees, caregivers and families gather together in Carolina for the Palmetto Amputee Awareness Walk. Participants are sending a message of hope for amputees by showing other amputees that anything is possible. https://goo.gl/TGt22Z

James Childs, He posted a farewell note on Facebook in April while losing a struggling battle with PTSD after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Little did he know, amputee Mary Dague wasn’t about to let the man she saved take his own life. https://goo.gl/kzX69G

While the elderly are more likely to require amputation due to diabetes and other diseases, young amputees, while few and far between, are still regular occurrences in today’s world. They however, have an advantage over the older generation and stand a very high chance of being able to walk again if they are fitted with a prosthetic limb. https://goo.gl/oe7UUR

Australian paralympian John Eden has a variety of legs to choose from - one for running, one for discus, and one for everyday wear. But one thing is for sure, choosing the right prosthetic can be challenging. Find out what John has to say in this interview about conventional versus modern day prosthetics.

No matter what the odds have to say, anything is possible. 92 year old Mike Fremont and Hailey Danisewicz an above-knee amputee set world records during a half marathon. https://goo.gl/EB5YyY

Love inspires love. This 2 year old amputee had his greatest wish come true, to meet the Philadelphia Eagles. Find out how this non-profit became inspired by Kayden and his challenging first steps on a new prosthetic leg. https://goo.gl/zPYsmH

Equipped with battery powered bionic propulsion, two microprocessors and six environmental sensors, this bionic ankle excels at emulating nature. https://goo.gl/QbjhpZ

"You got to set goals and you got to always keep trying to reach those goals." says Amber Johnson, a woman who was severely injured and had to have both legs amputated. Her mission now is to help others. https://goo.gl/iiqR81

This young woman has endured her share of hardships, but one thing is for certain, she knows how to find a way through no matter what. Watch this beautiful piano performance by Lorelai, a double hand amputee. https://goo.gl/DwKqYa

Did you know Jerry Garcia, founding member of The Grateful Dead, was an amputee? FInd out what other famous celebrities have an amputation. https://goo.gl/qXBXWP

It takes a lot to get back to normal life when recovering from an amputation. It’s no why finding love might be difficult in such a state of mind. In this interview you’ll discover what it means to be intimate as an amputee. https://goo.gl/K4TL6d

For an amputee, a lot more thought goes into purchasing a shoe than simply making cosmetic decisions. Finding the right fit requires a little forethought. Want to know the trick to finding the right shoe? Take a look. https://goo.gl/c1o9cO