Most people run after a dream, but for Josh Kennison, running is the dream. Kennison’s dream got a little sweeter recently when he won the bronze medal in the 100-meter sprint at the International Paralympic Committee Athletics World Championships. Born without feet, as well as arms, tongue and half of his jaw, Kennison finished the sprint in 11.93 seconds …
by Rachel Bennett John Stamos is going from House to Hero. The actor, best known for his role on ABC’s Full House, is making headlines for surprising 19-year-old amputee Kaitlyn Dobrow in the hospital as she recovers from meningococcal meningitis. Dobrow lost all four of her limbs due to the bacterial infection, which almost took her life, and has undergone …
by Rachel Bennett In this video of the week, you may spot some familiar faces. DRS Health, Inc. recently invited EastPoint Prosthetics & Orthotics to discuss plagiocephaly and cranial remolding helmets as a part of its Google+ Hangout on Air series — and we’ve got the video! DRS Health provides proven and effective all-natural nutritional support products to surgical patients, shortening …
by Rachel Bennett Weddings are normally a time for celebration, but Tina Byrd — with the help of a local bridal salon — has a lot more to celebrate than just her impending nuptials. Byrd, a resident of Asheboro, N.C., unexpectedly lost her legs five years ago in a car accident. Despite her injuries, Byrd has kept an …
by Rachel Bennett According to a new study released by Mount Royal University, about 50 percent of all babies have flat spots on their heads. The condition is known as plagiocephaly, which means “oblique head” in Greek. The study’s researchers observed 440 babies aged 7 to 12 weeks in four clinics across Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The results show that 46.6 …
by Rachel Bennett If you’ve ever dismissed LEGOs as a simple toy, you may want to think again. Christina Stephens, a 31-year-old amputee from St. Louis, has found a new purpose for the popular building blocks: prosthetics. When a co-worker joked that Stephens should make a leg prosthesis out of LEGOs, Stephens got the last laugh by actually undertaking …
by Rachel Bennett EastPoint prosthetist Brent Wright recently fit Bobby with a right transfemoral, using Ability Dynamics‘ RUSH™ foot and Freedom Innovations‘ Plié knee to great effect. Check out the results!
by Rachel Bennett A child’s first steps is a monumental event. At 2 years old, Ireland Nugent has taken her first steps twice — and the second time was perhaps even more exciting than the first. After an April 11 lawn mower accident left her without lower legs and feet, Ireland underwent seven surgeries and received prostheses on June 17. …
by Rachel Bennett Summer camp is a tradition for many children, but for those with special needs, camp can provide yet another opportunity to feel out of place. Camps devoted to certain disorders and diseases have sprouted across the country over the decade, giving kids with special needs a chance to meet others like themselves. However, they can …
by Rachel Bennett Every Monday, we’ll choose a video that we feel best exemplifies what the orthotics and prosthetics community has to offer. Whether the video features one of our patients or is a global news item, we hope it will inspire, educate and/or brighten your day. More than two months after the Boston Marathon bombings, the city …
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