Stork Amputee Gets an Artificial Leg
on Nov 21, 2009 in Amputee News Amputee artificial limb prosthetic Rehabilitation Being a stork is hard work. Not only do you have to collect enough frogs and other delicacies to keep you going during the day, but you also have to fly to Africa and back once a year — and deliver babies to new parents the world over.... [[ T...

Break through in bionics, an artificial hand that can feel
on Nov 8, 2009 in Amputee News arm Amputee Amputee news artificial arms Rehabilitation November 7, 9:23 AM By Steve Carter Subscribe Get alerts when there is a new article from the Dallas Disability Examiner. Read Examiner.com’s terms of use. Email Address Include other special offers from Examiner.com Terms of.

Amputee makes marathon history
on Nov 2, 2009 in Amputee News Amputee artificial legs fitness News Rehabilitation By Susan Misur Many view running as a solitary sport, but for the Tartaglios, it’s a family affair. Competing for more than 16 hours in Sunday’s ING New York City Marathon with his parents, extended family members and girlfriend walking by his si...

Two Leduc amputees attend CHAMP seminar
on Oct 30, 2009 in Amputee News amputations Amputee artificial limbs support war amps Posted By Laura Ring Posted 8 hours ago Growing up as an amputee would have its challenges, but with a little support, some advice and meeting people and families going through the same thing it may be a little easier. This summer two... [...

Loss Sparks Olympic Dream
on Oct 25, 2009 in Amputee News Amputee bravehearts award olympic Paralympic Rehabilitation swimmer HELEN KEMPTON October 21, 2009 08:41am LUCY Dixon took a leap of faith when she let surgeons [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other cont...

Prosthetic Center closes without warning, amputee left without legs
on Oct 24, 2009 in Amputee News Amputee artificial limb health healthcare legs prosthetic By Kevin Reece / 11 News HOUSTON — All William Reed wants is a phone call from someone who can tell him where to find his legs. Prosthetic Center closes   Amputee searches for missing legs October 23, 2009 View larger E-mail... [[ Th...

Ben Hekenui nominated for spirit award
on Oct 19, 2009 in Amputee News accident Amputee attitude disability hydraujoint Limbar Rehabilitation spirit award By RYAN EVANS – Taranaki Daily News Ben Hekenui is up for a national accolade. The double amputee, winner of the Taranaki Daily News 2008 Person of the Year award, has been named a finalist in the Spirit Category of the 2009 Attitude...

Angels Raising Funds for New Legs
on Oct 19, 2009 in Amputee News amputated Amputee fundraising legs pins prosthetic runners silicon virus Published Date: 19 October 2009 By Elise Brewerton Generous runners will be using their legs to help raise cash for their friend’s pins . Charlotte Hughes, a mum-of-four from Clanfield, had both legs amputated last year because of a... [[ This...

Vehicles for the Disabled
on Oct 18, 2009 in Amputee News 4WD all terrain Amputee Disabled mobility motorhome Rehabilitation Searching around the net today I came across this vehicle and I thought I would share it with you. I figured a fun way to intro our non-profit would be to let you guys follow along with the W.A.V.E. build. What is it, well how about the Wheelchair...

Two Bin Men both have amputations on the job
on Oct 17, 2009 in Amputee News Two guys doing same job both loose a limb within 10 days of each other. This is an obvious health and safety issue. The case is being investigated. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...