THE NEED
The need for quality prosthetics is higher than ever and we are here to fill it

The need is growing

2.1 Million

People with limb loss in the United States

1 in 10

Amputees can’t afford a prosthetic

35%

Amputees are forced to return to life without a prosthetic

200%

Growth of the amputee population expected by 2050
Losing a limb is a major disability with a tangible alternative. The Right to Walk Foundation seeks to remove barriers to prosthetic care such as healthcare denials, policy depletion, ill-fitting prosthetic devices, and lack of financial ability Without a prosthetic device, the patient is compromised in basic activities of daily life, work, leisure, as well as community engagement.
  • They experience secondary health problems from a sedentary lifestyle.
  • Many times, depression and post-traumatic stress invade.
  • They cannot simply return to an active lifestyle without a quality prosthetic device.
  • We all have the right to walk, a prosthetic is not just a device, it is a needed body part.
We are committed to spreading the awareness of this work across the country and the world. And we are committing to help uplift the lives of those people who are out there right now, experiencing limb-loss and feeling completely disabled by it.

We are here to help

Many who are reading this are probably either amputees or have been affected by limb-loss in some way. The difference between a well-fitting prosthetic that is engineered and customized for the individual is literally the difference between hobbling around and being able to run or jump.
So far we have helped many people through this painful transition in their lives. We have witnessed first hand the transformation from the pain and depression of the loss to the hope and empowerment of walking again. To the absolute joy and relief of being able to do something you love again, like ride a skateboard or play with your friends.

Quality matters

Custom

A prosthesis cannot be sold over the counter like a pair of shoes. Each prosthesis is made per anatomical measurements, casting and molds, and a custom socket is made from lightweight carbon fiber to fit around a person’s amputated limb, almost like a glove.

Individual

Since each prosthetic is custom-made to each person, the prosthetist must take several factors into consideration, such as health, lifestyle, age, weight, and goals.

Technology

Those with limb loss receiving higher technology prosthetic devices have a better quality of life, fewer emergency room visits and other comorbidities than patients limited to no or less advanced prosthetic limbs.

Maintenance

Prosthetic limbs need to be repaired and maintained. Often prosthetic limbs need to be replaced every 3-5 years, and sockets may need to be replaced or adjusted more frequently if the individual changes.

Step into your future

If you or someone you know is experiencing limb-loss and is desperately seeking answers or solutions or maybe is feeling like they want to give up looking, we have a message for you:
YOU WALK AGAIN. YOU CAN RUN AGAIN. YOU CAN LIVE AGAIN. LET’S LOOK TO THE FUTURE. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU. THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!
Watch this message from Eric McElvenny, an ex-Marine and one of our co-founders.
And keep your head up…
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