Beyond the Limb

How can online communities help advance limb loss and limb difference rehabilitation? In this episode, Toran MacLeod, PT, PhD, joins host Will Riddick to discuss the development of professional networks and the growing role of digital communities in connecting clinicians passionate about improving care for individuals with limb loss and limb difference. Check out the current communities listed bel...

In this episode of Beyond the Limb , host Will Riddick speaks with Dr. Sheila Clemens about disparities in limb loss recovery and the complex factors that influence outcomes after amputation. Dr. Clemens shares insights from her research on functional recovery after dysvascular amputation, discusses the importance of multidisciplinary care and psychosocial support, and highlights how physical ther...

In this episode of Beyond the Limb, host Will Riddick interviews Amputee Coalition Director of Operations Whitney Doyle to explore how physical therapists can connect patients with limb loss and limb difference to vital resources beyond the clinic. They discuss the Coalition’s impact through peer support, education, advocacy, and programs like the National Limb Loss Resource Center, while highligh...

In this episode of Beyond the Limb , host William Riddick sits down with Meg Sions to explore the critical role of outcome measures in limb loss and limb difference rehabilitation. They discuss how combining patient-reported and performance-based measures enhances clinical decision-making, supports prosthetic prescription, and strengthens interdisciplinary communication. Dr. Sions shares practical...

In this episode, Will Riddick talks with Patty Young, national program manager of the VA Amputation System of Care, discussing how the VA delivers coordinated, lifelong care for individuals with limb loss. She explains how the system uses interdisciplinary teams, standardized training, and strong communication networks to ensure consistent, high-quality care across the country, from pre-amputation...

In this episode, host Will Riddick explores the critical role of psychosocial aspects in limb loss rehabilitation with Dr. Emily Hawkins of Old Dominion University. They discuss grief, emotional coping, and practical strategies for clinicians to support patients through their emotional journey.

In this episode of Beyond the Limb, host Will Riddick and guest Allison Symsack discuss the importance of outcome measures in physical therapy for patients with limb loss. They explore the differences between performance-based and patient-reported outcomes, the implications of mismatches between the two, and the significance of gait symmetry and balance assessments. The conversation also highlight...

In this episode of Beyond the Limb, host Will Riddick engages with physical therapist Cosi Belloso of Cosi Talks to discuss the rapid evolution of prosthetic technology and its implications for patient care. Cosi shares her extensive background in physical therapy, her journey to founding Cosi Talks, and the importance of staying informed about innovations in the field. They explore various advanc...

In this episode of Beyond the Limb, host Will Riddick talks with Michelle Jamin, PT, DPT about her journey to build a specialty practice focused on limb loss care. She discusses the importance of patient referrals, collaboration with prosthetists and manufacturers, and the confidence she instills in her work. She emphasizes the trust built through relationships and its impact on patient care. She...

In this episode of Beyond the Limb, host Will Riddick discusses the innovative inpatient readmission models for prosthetic training with Meredith Mayton from Sheltering Arms Institute. They explore the structure and benefits of the program, the importance of comprehensive care, and the challenges of insurance approval. Meredith shares insights on identifying ideal candidates for the program, the s...

In this episode of Beyond the Limb, host Will Riddick engages with experts Jonathan Glasberg and Leif Nelson to explore the vital role of adaptive sports in the rehabilitation of individuals with limb loss. They discuss personal journeys into the field, the significance of athletic identity, barriers to participation, and the resources available for clinicians. The conversation highlights inspirin...