Amputee care and physical therapy education

Throughout much of the world, amputee victims of land mines, earthquakes, motor vehicle accidents, industrial and agricultural accidents, birth defects, disease, and war receive little or no medical treatment. Physicians for Peace designed the Walking Free Program to assist such patients.  

Our program efforts include prosthetic and orthotic production, clinical and academic education programs, direct patient care, surgical and medical management, and public education. The Walking Free Program has had much success conducting dozens of research, education, and training missions. Additionally, we have helped more than ten thousand patients with prosthetic and orthotic needs, providing millions of dollars in prosthetic and orthotic in-kind contributions, including rehabilitation and surgical supplies and equipment.

Are you an amputee looking for support? Together with our partners at the Hanger Orthopedic Group, we recommend Empowering Amputees, a social networking site for the amputee community.