My family and I started our week-long vacation on the morning of July 21st, and just like many other families who go on vacation, we had long nights and early mornings to head out. However, for me it was slightly different—but not impossible. Everyone has a morning routine after they awake. I’ll tell you about…
C-Leg Heroes Photo Contest September Winner
As we prepare for Thanksgiving holidays, we had a moment to catch up with our September C-Leg Heroes Photo Contest Winner, Anthony Phillips, and ask a couple of questions about the 5K charity run he participated in. Q: Which 5K charity did you run for? The picture was taken at the Thanksgiving Day 5K for Father Joe’s…
Traveling through my eyes with C-Braces
Traveling via airplane is an experience that is hard to like when you’re 6-feet 3-inches tall and weigh about 270 pounds. Let’s face it, the seats are just not made for tall or people people. When I first received by C-Braces, the thought of traveling with them did not come to mind–at the time, my…
8 Prosthetic fitting tips
Prosthetics 411 In developing educational materials for lower limb prosthesis users, we’ve saved some of the most helpful information we’ve received from our bloggers, prosthetists and others so that we can put it here on the Momentum blog. This post should not be considered as a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice from a…
Prosthetic socket fit and alignment
Prosthetics 411 In developing educational materials for lower limb prosthesis users, we’ve saved some of the most helpful information we’ve received from our bloggers, prosthetists and others so that we can put it here on the Momentum blog. This post should not be considered as a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice from a qualified…
What to expect during the fitting process
Prosthetics 411 In developing educational materials for lower limb prosthesis users, we’ve saved some of the most helpful information we’ve received from our bloggers, prosthetists and others so that we can put it here on the Momentum blog. This post should not be considered as a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice from a…
Tell Your Story
In September, I spoke at Stanford University’s 2014 Medicine X conference. Why would an amputee be speaking at a medical conference? Even better, why would an amputee be speaking at a medical conference whose tag line is: “The Intersection of Medicine and Emerging Technologies”? I was on that stage was for the purpose of education. When the…
18 Traits of Being Mentally Strong by Lacey Henderson
So I am almost done with the second week of off season training with my new coaches and training group. I won’t lie. These work outs have been HARD. Like, really really hard. Like I can’t believe I’m not in the hospital hard… But that means that hopefully the upcoming season will be really good!…
Snowboarding Foot vs. Walking Foot
Meet Keith, he discovered snowboarding in 2000 and ever since has had a love for the sport like no other. In June of 2005, Keith was in a severe industrial accident that led to the amputation of his left foot. By the 2010–2011 season, Keith was not only back to snowboarding, but competing professionally and standing on podiums across…
Autumn Harvest
The first time I stepped outside in my prosthesis, I nearly blew over. I pushed open the glass door of my prosthetist’s office, and a gusty breeze did the rest. “Watch out for the wind!” Prosthetist Tim called after me. It was April 2011, five months after the bicycle accident that left me as an…
Advice for new amputees from Rob Rieckenberg
Rob Rieckenberg was walking to a friend’s house in 2005 when he was mugged, beaten up to the point unconsciousness, and left lying on train tracks. He was hit by a train and, as a result, lost his right leg above the knee. Through his involvement with the nonprofit organization Wiggle Your Toes, Rob helps…
Hitting the Road
With Labor Day looming, there’s no escape. Actually, there’s no choice but to escape! On one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, my family is heading to Vermont. This means 8+ hours in my mom’s Honda Pilot, traffic jams on the Tappan Zee Bridge, road food and rest stops, and of course, adjusting…
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