When COVID put the Paralympics on hold, amputee athlete Hunter Woodhall didn’t need long to figure out how to rechannel his energy. He launched a new company. And he didn’t worry about the stuff he couldn’t control.
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Join the Movement to Help Amputees in Need
When we have an opportunity to make an impact in our own communities, amputees usually come together to assist those who lack good prosthetic care.
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Instagram Amputees: Ben Lovell
Below-knee amputee Ben Lovell is fighting a heroic battle to preserve circulation to his residual limb. His doctors have given up, but he's beating the odds. Here's how.
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Paddling to Persevere
Double amputee Nate Denofre is canoeing the entire length of the Mississippi River to inspire people with physical impairments and prove that the only disability is fear.
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Shaquem Griffin Schools New Grads on Adversity
He’s the only amputee ever selected in the National Football League draft. And on Saturday, Shaquem Griffin added his name to another short list: amputees who’ve given a university commencement address.
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Fear of Heights
Born without her left arm below the elbow, Kaitlin Heatherly struggled with shaky confidence and low self-esteem until very recently.
Instagram Amputees: Justin Oliver Davis
This dude works so hard. Seems like he never runs completely out of energy. He posts regularly. He writes thoughtful captions that stick with us. And whoever shoots his images does a wonderful job. The pictures are gorgeous.
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1st Person: My First 10K as an Amputee
We got a lot of positive feedback last month on Angie Heuser’s first-person story about learning to surf. So we asked her if we could share another episode from her life — this time about the trials of her first 10K race post-amputation. Both articles come from her blog, Stepping Out in Faith. Thanks, Angie,...
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Exercise May Help Fight Depression in Seniors
Kinesiologists at McMaster University have found that physical activity may help fight depression in seniors by stimulating muscle-generated mood boosters. The findings, published in the American Journal of Physiology—Cell Physiology, reveal that the underlying mechanisms that make us feel good when we exercise persist into old age and highlight the importance of staying active. “A...
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Amputation Level Affects Child’s Physical, Sports Function
Sports and physical functioning of children with amputations were significantly worse after amputations near the knee when compared with ankle-level amputations, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. Researchers considered whether children with amputations have differences in subjective function based on amputationlevel and whether children with more...
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Female Double Amputee Plans to Complete NYC Full Marathon
Brazilian athlete and bilateral lower-limb amputee Adriele Silva, 31, looks forward to crossing the finish line at mile 26.2 of the 2018 TCS New York City (NYC) Marathon on Sunday, November 4. “I hope to inspire people when they see me run and challenge them to go after things that seem unachievable,” said Silva, who...
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San Diego Triathlon Challenge Weekend Scheduled for October 19-21
As part of the Challenged Athletes Foundation’s (CAF’s) 25th anniversary celebration, the 2018 Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) weekend will be held from October 19-21 in La Jolla, California. The weekend will culminate with Sunday’s title event, which features a one-mile ocean swim, 44-mile bike ride, and ten-mile run. “This day brings...
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New Prosthetic Ankle Adapts to Rough Terrain and Stairs
Sasser tests the prosthetic ankle. Photograph courtesy of Vanderbilt University. The Vanderbilt University lab of Michael Goldfarb, PhD, has completed testing of a smart prosthetic ankle that can respond to varying terrain and stairs. The ankle’s motor, actuator, sensors, and chip work together to either conform to the surface the foot is contacting or remain...
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Adaptive Sports Festival Scheduled for June 21-24
The fourth annual Angel City Games will be held June 21-24 at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA). The event will offer five adaptive sports competitions, five sports clinics, an awards gala, a family cookout, a celebrity wheelchair basketball game, a fun zone for kids, and more. Image by Chris Brooks Photography. Launched in 2015 and sanctioned by Adaptive Sports USA, Angel City...
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Switching Lanes – Taking The Off-ramp To Success
Although life in the fast lane can be a lot of fun, it can also be hazardous.
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Feeling Lonely?
Don’t Let Amputation Lead to Isolation
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OPAF Names Champion Triathlete Director of First Swim
Costa, right, with a First Swim participant. Photograph courtesy of OPAF. The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) named Mabio Costa to the role of First Swim Director. Costa, who has a congenital transtibial amputation, is a prosthetic technician with Prosthetic Orthotic Associates in Orlando, Florida. He has been a First Swim instructor since 2011,...
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Announces Distribution of 2,806 Grants
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) announced unprecedented financial support through its annual grant programs, which provide financial assistance for adaptive sports equipment, specialized running prostheses, coaching, mentoring, travel, and competition expenses for individuals with physical challenges of all ages and levels who wish to live active lifestyles and compete in sports. Logan Passe. Image courtesy...
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Registration Open for Turnstone Endeavor Games
Registration is now through April 13 for the Turnstone Endeavor Games, an opportunity for athletes with physical disabilities to participate in various sporting events on a competitive level. The Games are scheduled for April 20-22 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Photograph courtesy of the Turnstone Endeavor Games. The Turnstone Endeavor Games is the first competitive weekend...