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A Word of Encouragement
Started by Sherrie Ott in General. Last reply by Johsa Smith, Nat'l Coordinator on Thursday. 2 Replies 1 Like
My name is Sherrie and I just celebrated my 80th birthday. I have been an above knee amputee since 1955, a cancer survivor. I've led a very full life and am currently living on my own. Due to old age and a fear of falling I use crutches and chairs…Continue
Good office setup.
Started by Adam Williams in General Feb 17. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I became a left AKA in late 2019 due to trauma. I do not have a prosthetic and will not work on getting one till COVID tapers off more. I am wrapping my stump and using a shrinker. I use a mix of a wheelchair and crutches. I ended up becoming a…Continue
Be Careful Out There
Started by Ken Biddle in General Feb 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I am a LAKA and at the end of October I had my right knee replaced. It was done late in the afternoon and I stayed overnight. It is now an outpatient procedure. I passed the PT test the next morning including up and down 4 steps so I was released. I…Continue
Control Ottobock App with Siri
Started by frank blackston in General Jan 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes
hi everyone, curious if anyone has any luck controlling the Ottobock Cockpit app with Siri. sometimes I have to switch modes a lot and pulling the phone out, pulling up the app, switching modes, etc can add up. Its a first world problem, I know. And…Continue
Looking for male amputees near me
Started by Jeff Lamson in General. Last reply by Geoffrey Gardner Feb 9. 2 Replies 0 Likes
HiMy name is Jeff and I just had BKA done on 12/30/20. I am looking for men who have had the same thing done and can help me & my family through this new journey. I live in Bay Village, OH, which is suburb of Cleveland, OH. Please email me at…Continue
Greetings!
Started by Cody Bright in General. Last reply by vicente gomez Mar 10. 3 Replies 1 Like
My name is Cody and I've been a bilateral amputee (missing right arm and pieces of both legs/feet) since June 2016. Physically there is nothing i can't do in my eyes, but mentally I've fallen into a really deep hole and I'm hoping this community can…Continue
Snowboarding with MPK?
Started by frank blackston in Health and Exercise. Last reply by Carrie Davis Dec 2, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi everyone. new amp as of April 2019. I am ready to get back on the snow this year! To that end, I didnt know if I could use my C-Leg to snowboard. I know my prosthetist would need to put in 'mode' for this. Has anyone tried this? and if so, what…Continue
How has COVID-19 impacted YOU?
Started by Kyle Leister in General Nov 19, 2020. 0 Replies 2 Likes
During COVID-19 restrictions, many individuals with amputation may have been unable to access care, resulting in stress and anxiety. Our research group at Syracuse University is conducting a study aimed at investigating the impact of…Continue
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