What’s on your list for 2016 resolutions? For many, improving their health is at the top of the list. This may include making better food choices, such as adding more fruits and vegetables or cutting back on sugar, or your goals may be exercise related, to become more active and strengthen your body. Whatever …
by Meredith Wright 
We are honored we had the opportunity to help a new friend, 16 year-old Anan Fahid, who traveled all the way from a refugee camp in Jericho, Palestine to Kinston, NC to receive his first prosthetic leg. The Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund found EastPoint while searching online for an option for Anan. When PCRF saw EastPoint’s heart …
by Meredith Wright Everyone has a story, especially if you are an amputee, and Ottobock wants to hear it. Click the link below to submit a photo and tell yours. Once you post your story, share it and tell everyone you know to vote. You could win a trip for 2 to Salt Lake City to tour the Ottobock …
by Meredith Wright Ben Baltz, an amputee and cancer survivor, has continued to motivate and inspire other amputees for 8 years now, and he does it again with these photos of his training for one of his many triathlons. Go Ben! View Article >>
by Meredith Wright Such a touching story of hope from one of our patients. We are so excited for you Robert! It’s amazing how the right prosthetic devices can change a life.
by Meredith Wright April is Limb Loss Awareness month. The Amputee Coalition is raising awareness specifically on April 25th with Show Your Mettle Day. This is a day that all amputees are encouraged to proudly wear and show their prosthetic devices or wheelchairs (metal) as we recognize the resilience and strength they posses in the face of difficulties and …
by Meredith Wright An really cool educational and fun event is coming to the East Coast in Washington, DC the beginning of May. It’s a Limb Loss Education Day, offered by the Amputee Coalition. What a great opportunity to learn new tips and tricks while also enjoying some recreation. See the link below for more information! Limb Loss …
by Meredith Wright Does it really matter who I choose as my Prosthetist? How big of a difference could it actually make? Well…the truth is, you would be surprised how different your outcome could be if you don’t do your homework. Everything from credentials to communication, availability and of course a good fit should be considered. In the …
by Meredith Wright Alex Zanardi, a man of resilience. He was a former Formula 1 and winner of the American Champ Car series, and now is a double amputee due to a nearly fatal accident. See more about his inspiring story here in this short clip. http://vimeo.com/105550166 He also recently completed the Hawaii IRONMAN World Championship – unbelievable! …
by Meredith Wright Brent, from our Raleigh office, and a team of helpers just recently returned from their 2014 Guatemala Prosthetic clinic. As always, what an amazing trip! During this week-long clinic, they were able to deliver 26 new prosthetic devices (21 above-the-knee, 3 below-the-knee & 2 arms) and 3 orthotic devices. They also followed-up with 7 repairs …
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