My name is Christopher Bowman. I am a lifelong transtibial amputee, adventurer, and blogger here at RUSH Foot®. I enjoy the many facets and challenges that being an amputee brings to my life and spreading my message of “keep moving forward” to all of those that I meet. Many people […]
A Little Dirt Never Hurt, it’s How I Cleanse my Soul.
I am 44 years old. I am missing a leg and an elbow. I have a few pounds on me and I am an Olympic athlete. Every time I pull on my running shoes and feel the laces tighten, I am transformed. There was once a part of me that […]
Interview Questions for your Prosthetist
As an amputee, finding prosthetic care can be tricky. Finding an experienced prosthetist who works with amputees of your amputation level, lifestyle, and activity level are key. In this week’s #WednesdayWisdom we take a look at important questions every amputee should keep in mind when selecting a new prosthetist. Take […]
Are You Having Trouble Managing Your Residual Limb Volume?
Hello, everyone, RUSH® ReBELLE Jenny Pollreis here with this month’s nutrition and fitness advice. This month we’re going to focus on some basic but important nutrition information; more specifically, two common issues that cause volume fluctuation and can affect the fit of your prosthetic device. One very common problem that […]
The RUSH® Foot Product Showcase: The RUSH HiPro®
Thanks to the unique sole plate and virtually indestructible unique glass composite material, the RUSH HiPro® delivers the smoothest transition from heel strike to toe-off of any prosthetic foot in the industry. Patients will experience unparalleled comfort, range of motion and zero dead spots in every step. To learn more […]
#WednesdayWisdom: Being Your Own Advocate; Insurance Navigation Advice
This week’s #WednesdayWisdom sheds a little light on why it’s important to be your own advocate and learn all you can about insurance navigation. To learn more visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2rb2K1eii4
The Adventures of Marky5Toes and his Four-Legged Sidekick, Nacho
Adventure, Insight, and Humor. … a monthly blog featuring RUSH® Rebel Mark Ferrell (aka Marky5Toes) and his dog, Nacho Getting to know Mark Ferrell… When first meeting Mark, you may find him a bit of a timid or even a shy fellow; don’t be fooled. His quiet, calm demeanor is […]
The RUSH Foot® Collection Product Showcase: The RUSH LoPro®
The unique design and superior reliability of the highly-dynamic RUSH LoPro® foot is unprecedented in the industry. PROTEOR USA has utilized an innovative glass composite, that makes the RUSH LoPro® foot three times more flexible than carbon-based prosthetics. The unique glass composite has been proven not to break down in […]
The RUSH® Foot Product Collection: The RUSH Chopart® Chopart
The RUSH Chopart® is specifically designed for people with Chopart amputations as well as Lisfranc, Pirogoff, Boyd and partial foot prostheses. A dynamic design, providing users the ability to be active and do more of what they want to do without limitations. The unique glass composite outperforms carbon and is […]
#WednesdayWisdom: Advice for the Parents
This week’s #WednesdayWisdom provides a bit of advice for all the parents out there. For more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I09ePOrzFRI