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First and oldest on-line information resource for amputee rehabilitation. |
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The door to knowledge |
E-mail: info@amputeeresource.org |
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The
Amputee Resource Foundation of America recognizes the crucial role of
current, accurate information pertaining to all aspects of amputation
management and amputee rehabilitation in assisting in the process of
assimilating amputees back into society and returning many to the workplace.
Easily accessible, accurate information about amputation and the
consequences thereof have been severely lacking for many decades. However,
recent advances in technology can now provide access to timely information
and resources heretofore unavailable to many.
Throughout the history of humankind on earth, amputation has been performed
in response to circumstances such as injury, or disease. Amputation is a
life saving procedure that can return an individual to an active, productive
role in society. Yet, despite increased awareness and understanding of
amputation, from initial surgery through rehabilitation, many today are
without a clear grasp of the various factors which impact the life of an
amputee. The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association reports that the
baby boom generation will reach the ages of 46 to 64 by the year 2010,
thereby increasing the population of individuals at risk to diseases causing
amputation. By the year 2020 the number of people who have an amputation and
are in need of a prosthesis will increase by 47%.
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ARFA is a 501c3 non-profit Internet based
information resource funded through public donations. |
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The information provided on this site is designed to support, and not
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