I heard I was an easy socket fit so many times that I started believing it. Eventually I learned that, like most amputees, I'm a difficult fit. But my prosthetist made it seem easy.
Tag: Lacey Henderson
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The Paralympics Are Having Some Growing Pains
Former Paralympian and amputee athlete Lacey Henderson explains how the growth of the Paralympics is having a negative impact on some para athletes.
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Giving Thanks for the Lessons of Limb Loss
In 2021, amputee athlete Lacey Henderson got hit by an emotional storm typhoon. Buffeted by pride, anger, guilt, self-doubt, and anxiety, Henderson learned anew to find strength in surrender.
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Amputee Newsmakers: October 7-13, 2021
Last year, the pandemic kept the Range of Motion Project from sending a team to the top of Cotopaxi. So to make up for lost time, they sent up two expeditions this year. Both units reached the summit at 19,347 feet, while raising well over $100K for amputees in South America, Guatemala, and the USA....
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Down Time: How COVID Affected Paralympic Athletes
Paralympic athletes are used to making adaptions, and the pandemic was no different. Some even used the down time to get stronger, faster, and more focused heading into Tokyo.
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How To Hire the Right Prosthetist
An ill-fitting socket can make your life miserable. So can ill-fitting prosthetist. It’s pretty hard to feel comfortable in your device when your practitioner rubs you the wrong way.
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