“Always be prepared”. Cliché as it may sound, this simple motto can, and should be, a major part of an amputee’s life. Whether you are new to the amputee community or you are a seasoned veteran, being prepared can save a lot of time and headaches. Obviously, different situations require […]
I’ve always been a risk taker…an envelope pusher. I’ve always driven myself and said things like, “discover your limits and then destroy them!” Truth be told, I’ve always felt a bit invincible. Recently, however, I got a big ol’ reality check and, to paraphrase the great Randy Hickey, “I’m vincible! […]
TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — PROTEOR USA, LLC a developer of next-generation prosthetic devices announced today CE Mark approval for its RUSH Foot Chopart plate. The CE Mark identifies that PROTEOR USA and its products are in compliance with all safety requirements established by the European Union. The […]
If you’re anything like me, this time of year it’s a hard task to “Get Moving.” Not only do we have to deal with work and the kids going back to school, fall is time to start getting yourself and your home ready for the changing seasons. We may find […]
Throughout the course of my life, I have experienced more than my share of scary moments. While a few of those scary moments were agony-filled… for the most part they have resulted in growth. Sometimes, when we think we’re scared it’s actually self-doubt. Therefore, facing those scary moments can not […]
TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — PROTEOR USA a developer of next-generation prosthetic devices announced a new exclusive distribution relationship with Italian-based Officine Ortopediche Rizzoli srl, for its RUSH Foot® collection; inclusive of the RUSH HiPro, LoPro, ROGUE, ROVER and Kid prosthetic feet. The agreement offers exclusive distribution of […]
I hope that through some of my musings, people may gain some insight and find some useful advice; or at the very least be entertained. I know that often, I have a million things going through my head, but occasionally a thought sticks, takes root, and I focus on it. […]
We all know the benefits of working out and exercising. A lot of times we tell ourselves we don’t want to or can’t because of our amputation. The truth is, we are just allowing our insecurities to be our excuses. We feel the struggle of being an amputee and it is hard! […]
Nearly eleven years ago I moved to a small town in Iowa to help the company I worked for open a new location. I was the new guy in town and didn’t really know anyone. After a couple of months had passed and the initial bustle of hiring and training […]
My story is relatively unremarkable, at least the beginning is. I was T-boned on my motorcycle and my leg was pretty well destroyed. After a year of salvage attempts, I finally started my new life as an amputee. I was fearful, as many of us are in the beginning. I […]
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