Amputee Resources
- American Coalition of America
- Amputee Empowerment Partners
- Amputee Support Group Online
- National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
- National Limb Loss Information Center
- O and P Edge
- StumpsRus
- Orthotics and Prosthetics Careers
- American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Podiatry Today
- International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
- American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association
- National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education
Amputee Athletic Resources Living with an amputation does not mean that you cannot live the active lifestyle that you once had. Below is a list of amputee athletic resources that you may find helpful:
Activeamp.org is an online connection for amputees with active lifestyles. This resource has many links to sports related amputee associations. Please visit their website at https://www.activeamp.org/for more information.
Disabled Sports USA is a national nonprofit, 501(c)(3), organization established in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans to serve the war injured. DS/USA now offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent disability. Activities include winter skiing, water sports, summer and winter competitions, fitness, and special sports events. For more information, you can visit their website at https://www.disabledsportsusa.org/.
The O&P Extremity Games is an extreme amateur sporting competition for individuals living with limb loss or limb difference. The O&P Extremity Games allows participants to demonstrate skill, persistence, and passion while competing for cash and other prizes. For more information, visit their website at https://www.extremitygames.com/.
The National Amputee Golf Association was incorporated in 1954. At that time, NAGA was comprised of a small group of amputee golfers who played friendly games that quickly developed into a regional tournament play in various cities across the United States. Today, NAGA has over 2,500 members worldwide. For more information, please visit their website at https://www.nagagolf.org.
It is the mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) to provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. CAF believes that involvement in sports, at any level, increases self-esteem, encourages independence, and enhances quality of life. For more information, please visit their website at https://www.challengedathletes.org/.
