For someone who has recently lost a limb, this unexpected new road is often paved with confusion, frustration, and fear. Likely, it’s a journey you never anticipated; a challenge that seems almost insurmountable. Yet somehow, from deep inside, the courage begins to rise, your resolve strengthens, and eventually you realize this can become a new …
by brent Check out Layla with her new brace! Layla, who is bravely fighting cancer, doesn’t let anything get the best of her. Learn more about Layla’s story on her Facebook page, “Love for Layla.”
by Rachel Bennett Did you miss any of our recent inspirational quotes? Whether you did or are just looking for an extra dose of motivation, check out the five quotes we loved the week of Oct. 28! Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” – Benjamin Franklin Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013 …
by Rachel Bennett Did you miss any of our recent inspirational quotes? Whether you did or are just looking for an extra dose of motivation, check out the five quotes we loved the week of Sept. 23! Monday, Sept. 23, 2013 “Follow your dreams. They know the way.” – Kobi Yamada Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 “Strive not to …
by Rachel Bennett Summer may be winding down, but there’s still time to take that vacation you’ve been dreaming about. Most trips require planning, but for amputees, it usually takes more time and preparation than it does for those without disabilities. Fortunately, there are numerous resources — including the Transportation Security Administration and the Amputee Coalition — to help amputees …
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 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 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 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 …
by Rachel Bennett Most teens, whenever they can find the spare change, spend money on clothes, gadgets and food, but that’s not the case for four friends in Wentzville, MO. When 14-year-old Emily Linneman underwent a below-the-knee amputation due to Osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, friends Sarah Adams, Julianna Biswell, Alleigh Fine and Amanda Larson wanted to donate their spare change — and more …
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