AMPED is a local amputee group for the greater Pensacola area.
AMPED is a community group aimed at bringing amputees together to participate in peer support, educational opportunities, community events, and support of local charitable communities.
10/18/2022
YOU'RE INVITED! Are you or a loved one an amputee in the Pensacola area? Come kick off the season with fellow amputees at the 2nd annual AMPED cookout! We will have great food, treats, and crafts. Most importantly, you will have the chance to meet and talk with fellow amputees, while enjoying this lovely fall weather. We hope you and your family will join us!
05/13/2022
Hey Pensacola amputees and families! Ever wondered how a prosthesis is actually made??? Join AMPED on Tuesday, May 17 @5 pm to see the step-by-step process LIVE! Hanger Pensacola office has been gracious enough to host the event! Please do not hesitate to message us with any questions!
04/27/2022
Are you or a loved one an amputee in need of support and community in the Pensacola area? Please join us for coffee and conversation with fellow amputees Wednesday, May 4@ 11am at the local Panera! We would love for you to join!
04/12/2022
Did you know that April is limb loss awareness month? Here are some quick facts about amputations
— There is an estimated 2 million people living with amputations in the US alone!
— About 185k new amputations occur in the US each year!
— It is projected that by 2050 there will be 3.6 million amputees in the US!
— Lower limb amputations are the most common type in the US!
— In the western world, diabetes/vascular disease make up over 60% of the cause for amputation!!
04/07/2022
Hey AMPED community! We are getting together again on Tuesday April 12th at 5 pm outside of the VA building. Our event will include a Tai Chi lesson from one of the very talented therapists from the VA, Julia. Feel free to come out and participate, observe, or just enjoy the Florida evening while meeting some new people!
We will meet at the front of the building. Benches are available if needed.
790 Veterans Way
Pensacola, FL 32507
11/11/2021
Thank you to all of the Veterans for their sacrifice and duty to this wonderful nation. We are blessed and thankful for those who gave so much. You are true heroes.
10/22/2021
🌟Have you ever had a question about how soon after amputation amputees can walk? How a microprocessor arm works? How a prosthesis is made? How double amputees walk? We have answers from technical, clinical, engineer, and personal experience! Ask them below or DM us! We will be answering all of these questions throughout the weekend and next week! Follow us to see your question answered!
10/12/2021
Are you an amputee in the Pensacola area? Please join us for our first annual cookout for lots of delicious food and fun! Please DM or contact the number provided to RSVP!
10/08/2021
FUN FACT FRIDAY! What is STEREOGENESIS?
10/06/2021
Learn about hip flexion contractures and how to stretch them out to optimize your life!