From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Aug 1 07:03:47 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Gold for Para-swimmer Alice Tai jMonths After Leg Amputation Message-ID: <62E7DD43.25470.4B518E@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via BBC Sport: English Para-swimmer Alice Tai won Commonwealth gold in Birmingham on Sunday - just months after having her right leg amputated in January. The 23-year-old triumphed for England in the S8 100m backstroke at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre. It was her second Commonwealth title after victory in Gold Coast four years ago, but, she admitted, far more unexpected. "I didn't think I would be able to race this season," Tai told BBC Sport. "I'm so grateful that Team England let me come here and compete." Commonwealth Games day-by-day guide & schedule The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/29w2hxld Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Aug 1 07:08:23 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] =?utf-8?q?Poster_Promoting_Body_Positivity_Removes_Ampute?= =?utf-8?q?e_Model=E2=80=99s_Prosthesis_=5BVideo=5D?= Message-ID: <62E7DE57.26251.4F8731@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via 7 News Australia: `I literally don?t even know what to say but it?s beyond wrong.? It was the poster meant to celebrate body positivity and encourage "all women" to feel comfortable going to the beach. But for British model and amputee Sian Green-Lord, the Spanish government?s Beach Body campaign dealt her a double blow and left her "shaking with rage." The rest of the story, with photos & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2yd9bwq2 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Aug 2 05:06:52 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Lifeguard Completes 14 Triathlons As an Amputee [Video] Message-ID: <62E9135C.25799.5069D98@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via WNYT CH 13: A local woman who was forced to have part of one of her legs amputated after an accident is showing people her physical challenges do not define her. Chele Teabout, a certified lifeguard at the Watervliet pool, was the victim of an accident 25 years ago that changed her life forever. Teabout, who is a former Albany corrections officer, was on the job when she was hit by a food cart that weighed more than 500 pounds. "Well the cart, was an institutional-sized food cart, and it held the food for 50 inmates..." Teabout explained. "It pinched the nerves between the bones of my ankle, and we didn?t find that out until eight months after physical therapy, and by then the nerves had just been severely damaged." The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/26mryw5y Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Aug 6 04:27:37 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] =?utf-8?q?Ukrainians_Come_to_Minnesota_for_Prosthetics_?= =?utf-8?b?4oCUIGFuZCBIb3Bl?= Message-ID: <62EE5029.25977.E9F3C9D@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The Star Tribune: A Ukrainian prosthetic limb specialist in Minneapolis sought a way to help amid despair over Russia's invasion. On the night war came, it felt like time stopped. Dr. Yakov "Jacob" Gradinar, who emigrated from Ukraine to the United States in 2007, couldn't keep his eyes off the news: Bombs, then more bombs. He called his parents in the western Ukrainian region of Transcarpathia. They told him bombs hit Lviv, only 120 miles away. Gradinar pleaded with his parents and four siblings to leave. But no: "This," they told him, "is ours." Amid hopelessness, Gradinar prayed: How to help from half a world away? In time, an answer would come to the former orthopedic surgeon in Ukraine, now a prosthetic limb specialist in Minneapolis. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/24yke7a6 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Aug 6 04:35:08 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Government Urged to Fund Bionic Limbs on NHS Message-ID: <62EE51EC.28591.EA61F01@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The Mirror UK: At present, the NHS routinely provides fake arms that look the part but cannot move - leaving families to fundraise ?12,000 for each 'bionic' prosthetic limb that can function. British pound = US $1.21 Little Darcie-May dreams of becoming a ballerina... and she is just one of many kids whose lives could be transformed if the Government funds bionic limbs on the NHS this month. The two-year-old lost her arm and several fingers after a stroke and struggles to do basic things such as eating with her hands. She uses her feet to compensate. At present, the NHS routinely provides fake arms that look the part but cannot move - leaving families to fundraise ?12,000 for each "bionic" prosthetic limb that can function. NHS England says it has to consider "whether [the limb] represents the best use of NHS resources". The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2a4zzxwc with link to: Brave two-year-old ballerina's plea for prosthetic limb so dancing dream comes true Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Aug 9 14:44:06 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Popular Diabetes Drug Found to Contain Potential Carcinogen Message-ID: <62F2D526.8532.5953E2B@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Bloomberg: Impurity was detected in Merck?s sitagliptin-containing drugs The FDA said it is working to avoid shortages of the drug Merck & Co.?s Januvia, a popular diabetes drug, was found to be contaminated with a potential carcinogen. An impurity called a nitrosamine was found in some samples of the drug, which has the chemical name of sitagliptin, the US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. The agency said it was permitting Merck to continue to sell drugs containing sitagliptin with higher-than-allowed levels of nitrosamine in order to avoid shortages. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2jc6hrxt Wayne R. From wayne at renardson.org Mon Aug 8 16:46:42 2022 From: wayne at renardson.org (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputee Heart Attack Survivor Vying for 2024 Paralympics [Video] Message-ID: via WTHR Indiana: Uriah Steffens strives to spread a message of love, hope and power through triathlon. Painfield resident Uriah Steffen doesn't let anything get in his way. "It's always been about pursuing and presenting this message of love, hope and power through triathlon," he said. "Just to keep moving forward." Throughout his life, he's experienced peaks and valleys. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/29kt3cc9 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Aug 6 04:41:43 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] College Baseball Player Has Leg Amputated [Video] Message-ID: <62EE5377.23796.EAC2899@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via KJCT News: A prospective college baseball player had his lower leg amputated following a horrific boating accident that left him severely injured. Parker Byrd has undergone numerous surgeries since the accident on Bath Creek on July 23. Byrd was one of two people who fell off their tubes. Byrd?s friend safely got back on the boat, but as Byrd was approaching the boat, the ski rope got caught in the propeller and pulled Byrd toward it. Byrd was hit by the propeller and seriously injured. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/27th8kev Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Aug 6 04:47:17 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] =?utf-8?q?Prosthetics_Centre_Recalls_Princess_Di=E2=80=99?= =?utf-8?q?s_Visit_=5BAudio=5D?= Message-ID: <62EE54C5.174.EB13FA3@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Deeside Wales: Thirty one years after Princess Diana officially opened the Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre (ALAC) at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, staff have been looking back at her visit. The honey-coloured building on Croesnewydd Road, across from the main Wrexham Maelor Hospital, was opened on July 30th 1991 by the Princess of Wales. Staff are celebrating the 31st anniversary this year, as COVID-19 restrictions halted celebrations for its 30th in 2021. The rest of the story, with photos & audio, here: https://tinyurl.com/27ylyed5 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Aug 6 04:51:47 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Team Fits Hundreds of Cambodian Amputees With Prosthetics Message-ID: <62EE55D3.2573.EB55D49@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The Den Mercer University: Hundreds of Cambodian amputees with ill-fitting and heavy prosthetics - or none at all - are now able to move easier thanks to a Mercer On Mission team that traveled to the country this summer. Mercer University students, faculty and staff, with support from Vietnamese and Cambodian colleagues, fitted patients with 549 legs and 62 hands over nearly three weeks in June, said Dr. Ha Van Vo, Distinguished University Professor and professor of biomedical engineering. In addition, the team treated about 800 orthopedic patients, he said. The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2xo9utt5 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Aug 6 05:20:35 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Mandi Sedlak Golf Amputee Feature [Video] Message-ID: <62EE5C93.23932.ECFBD0F@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via KSNB Nebraska: The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2bncowvp Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Aug 6 05:27:25 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Teen Born Without Hands or Feet Featured in Documentary [Video] Message-ID: <62EE5E2D.20033.ED5FF6A@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via WLKY Indiana: Landis Sims was born to play baseball. He was also born without hands or feet. A new documentary follows the 16-year-old South Central High School student as he works to prove others wrong by pursuing his ultimate goal: making the varsity baseball team. "I didn't let anybody tell me I couldn't," Sims said. "I never let the challenges that I face stop me. I've always worked through them." The rest of the story, with photos & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2cadtw8m Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Aug 8 17:53:11 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputee & Disabled Golf Championship Tees Off at PSU [Video] Message-ID: <62F1AFF7.23777.11C050B@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via WTAJ Pennsylvania: The Eastern Amputee Golf Association (EAGA) is teeing off some competition and celebrating its top players during their 35th annual championship. About 50 amputee and disabled golfers from 12 states are participating in the event, which began on Sunday, August 7, and runs through Tuesday, August 9 at the Penn State Golf Courses. "Our hope is that we reach out to as many people as possible and let them know that this a great game, this game of golf," said EAGA Executive Director Bob Buck. "It works for everyone and can be played by everyone." The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2znsevn5 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Aug 13 06:35:10 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] You Can Recover From Your Amputation [AUdio] Message-ID: <62F7A88E.28287.186F07F6@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Kevin Garrison: As a fellow amputee, I know the psychological difficulties people face after losing a limb. I have helped people on the phone and texting for the last ten years as a Life Coach with these specific issues. I understand what you are up against when you realize you have lost a limb. Prior to that, I was a clinical psychologist for over thirty years specializing in treating panic disorders and post-traumatic stress. My post-doctoral work was at the VA in San Francisco with vets coming back with lost limbs and traumatic body images. The rest of the story, with photo & audio here: https://tinyurl.com/2haq8abs Wayne R. From wayne at renardson.org Fri Aug 12 04:37:39 2022 From: wayne at renardson.org (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] 3D Printed Designed Prosthetics Afoot in The Gambia Message-ID: via UNDP The Gambia: Oftentimes we read or hear about ?Leaving No One Behind? but how effectively do we ensure that our work truly caters to the most vulnerable in our society? Human rights are fundamental rights and freedoms that are intrinsic to every person by virtue of their status as a human being. In this sense, human rights are ?inalienable? because they can neither be given to a person, nor can they be taken away from them. The differently abled or people with disabilities make up a large proportion of the most vulnerable in our society. In 2021, UNDP The Gambia Accelerator Lab sought to challenge ourselves and our Country Office on how we engage with this community. Starting with an innovation challenge for People with Disabilities (PwDs), which was won by the only 3D printing company in the country, Make3D, a 3D printing prosthetics design challenge focusing on amputees become our main flagship portfolio event. The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2k3ko2kl Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Aug 8 17:56:27 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] PE Teacher's Charity Run After Leg Amputation Message-ID: <62F1B0BB.16265.11F025D@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The Comet: A PE teacher who had to have her leg amputated after a wall collapsed on her during Storm Eunice in February has set her sights on completing a charity run to thank the NHS staff who have helped her learn to walk again. Lauren Cooper, from Stevenage, had ventured outside during Storm Eunice to check on the condition of her car, having already lost part of her garden wall due to the storm. Unknown to Lauren, 31, a brick wall behind her was also unstable and it collapsed, knocking Lauren over and crushing part of her left leg. She said: "I didn?t feel the wall hit me. I was just suddenly on the concrete and my leg was trapped under the wall, but I couldn?t feel it." The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2q2af85c Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Aug 10 08:45:54 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] About La Brea's Zyra Gorecki, a.k.a Izzy Message-ID: <62F3D2B2.26575.973A89E@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via NBC Insider: La Brea's impressive ensemble cast brings plenty of drama to the NBC sci-fi series, leading to wild fan theories and a finale that left us with plenty of questions. And one of our favorite characters? Izzy (Zyra Gorecki), the youngest member of the Harris family who, with her father, is determined to save her mom and brother. Below, everything we know about Gorecki and what's next for her character Izzy. Who is Zyra Gorecki? Gorecki is a Michigan model who, like her character Izzy, is an amputee. The actress lost her leg in a logging accident when she was 14 years old. "As an amputee, you bring a totally different mental state to a character with an amputation," she told The Hollywood Reporter. "For Izzy, I know what it?s like to experience the pain, the emotion, the life that comes with being an amputee. So I understand her reactions and choices in a way that a fully limbed person wouldn?t." The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2qnvvm9w Wayne R. From nevadamartin at gmail.com Tue Aug 16 10:30:30 2022 From: nevadamartin at gmail.com (Scott Martin) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Submission Message-ID: I recently came across an interesting source for amputee information and interest called Spoonie Press (https://www.spooniepress.com/). Please share with the group. Thank you. Scott Martin -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Aug 9 14:03:10 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Organization Helps Veterans Turn Dreams Into Reality [Video] Message-ID: <62F2CB8E.27626.56FC48A@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Morning In America: Transitioning from military life to civilian life can be a challenge, but a group of military wives is working to change that. Turning dreams into reality, Hope for the Warriors is making an impact on the lives of post-911 service members and their families. The organization was founded in 2006 by a group of military wives stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. These women saw firsthand the impact military service had on veterans and their families. Hope for the Warriors includes a list of programs spanning veteran and military spouse scholarships, job placement assistance and the Warriors Wish program, that grants deserving veterans a one-time wish to help them achieve a personal or professional goal. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2etvzer9 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Aug 10 11:49:36 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputee Movie Character John Lawson Has Always Wanted to Play Message-ID: <62F3FDC0.32080.A1BD421@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Amplitude: How can a movie that stars an amputee and a paraplegic not be about disability? Simple, says veteran actor John Lawson: "It?s just about normal people trying to live their lives." Titled Daruma, this flick about a "dysfunctional family road trip" transcends the standard cliches to create authentic, complex characters-the type amputees rarely get to play, and the type for which Lawson has long advocated. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2kpomcfo Subscriptions are free in the continental U.S. Otherwise, the 6 issues cost $64 USD/year in Canada and $148 USD/year in other countries. to subscribe go here: https://livingwithamplitude.com/subscribe/ Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Aug 11 14:33:35 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Podimetrics Snags $45M to Prevent Diabetic Foot Amputations Message-ID: <62F575AF.29247.FD85301@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Fierce Healthcare: On a mission to prevent foot amputations in diabetic patients, Podimetrics raised $45 million in a series C round to put its inflammation-detecting mat in more homes. Roughly 200,000 people in the U.S. have amputations each year, and about 130,000 of those people have diabetes. Cardiovascular problems common in diabetic patients can lead to blocked blood vessels-especially in the legs and feet-which can damage tissue beyond repair if not addressed. Podimetrics? FDA-approved SmartMat, which patients are asked to stand on for 20 seconds each day, measures temperature changes in the feet to check for "hot spots," localized inflammation in the foot that could be the first signs of diabetic foot ulcers. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2fus7czx Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Aug 12 14:40:40 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] New Project to Improve the Next Generation of Prosthetic Limbs Message-ID: <62F6C8D8.11010.150525DA@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Digit News: Engineers from the University of Glasgow will work on improved human-machine interfacing for quality-of-life improvements for amputees. A new University of Glasgow (UofG) project is researching new ways that prosthetic limbs respond directly to instructions from users? muscles. The EU-funded research project, called MAGNABLE, will monitor and measure small signals created when nerve cells transmit information to skeletal muscles. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2z2q96zv Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Aug 15 18:56:07 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Canadian Amputee Encourages Fans to 'Rock the Bikini' [Video] Message-ID: <62FAF937.11710.131B4DD@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Yahoo Life: Canadian amputee Allison Lang penned an honest message for Disability Pride Month on Instagram. Canadian amputee Allison Lang is encouraging her followers to love their bodies. Allison Lang is done with hiding her body. Over the weekend, the Canadian amputee and disability advocate took to Instagram to post a travel video alongside a body positive message that encouraged fans to "wear the bikini." In the clip, Lang, who was born without the lower half of her left leg, sat on a boat overlooking the Croatian waters. She smiled while taking in the picture-perfect scenery in a black bikini and a pair of oversized sunglasses. The rest of the story, with instagram photos & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2nokkkgj Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Aug 15 19:00:37 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] She Aids Her Daughters Through Team World Message-ID: <62FAFA45.3898.135D6D9@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via World Para Ice Hockey: Finnish player excited to be part of international team that will challenge Canada, Great Britain and USA at the inaugural World Finland?s Sanna Koivusalo, a double amputee, is excited to be at Green Bay and meet women players from other national teams. When the first Para Ice Hockey Women?s World Challenge kicks off later this month, it will be the first time a `Team World? is put together in the sport. Team World comprises athletes from different nations that are looking to create their own women's national teams in the future, while Canada, Great Britain and USA are the other three teams. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2ksh6mwh Wayne R. From wayne at renardson.org Sat Aug 20 17:02:33 2022 From: wayne at renardson.org (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Spoonie Press Message-ID: One fine day Scott Martin said: SM> I recently came across an interesting source for amputee information and interest called Spoonie Press (https://www.spooniepress.com/). Please share with the group. Thank you. Thank you Scott. It's been awhile since I've read poetry and nice to see it in this read. Years back amp-l had a resident poet named Janice who posted her work on here but one day she vanished. We can always use more. I read with interest the 'about' section and noticed the title 'spoonie' refers to Spoon Theory (new to me) that explains lupus fatigue. As a young guy I read with admiration Flannery O'Connor, a truly great Southern, Catholic, short story writer who died way too early from lupus, which brought me into discovery of the disease. Spooner is a fine publication, and I appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Wayne Renardson From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Aug 17 04:52:49 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Oklahoma City Non-profit Helping Amputees in Ukraine [Video] Message-ID: <62FCD691.18734.87A5E22@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via You Tube: As the devastating war in Ukraine continues people there are getting help from a small non-profit nearly six thousand miles away in Oklahoma City. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2o4v49lh Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Aug 17 04:58:15 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] First Double Arm Transplant Making Progress Message-ID: <62FCD7D7.15284.87F5715@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Upworthy: Felix Gretarsson, 48, was an electrician working in his home country of Iceland 23 years ago when a miscommunication with coworkers led to him accidentally grabbing a live wire. The 11,000-volt shock threw Gretarsson to the frozen ground more than 30 feet below. Not only did he break his back and neck in three places, but his arms caught fire as well. "I just remember lying there waiting for the ambulance and feeling pain in my belly because my body had shut out everything else," Gretarsson told Positive News. "I was put to sleep when I got to the hospital, and woke up three months later with no arms." The rest of the story, with instagram photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2osrckuy Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Aug 18 04:33:35 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] =?utf-8?q?Girl_With_Prosthetic_Leg_=E2=80=9CHumiliated?= =?utf-8?q?=E2=80=9D_After_Being_Removed_From_Attraction?= Message-ID: <62FE238F.10592.D8F1980@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Inside The Magic: A young girl with a prosthetic leg was "left humiliated" after being removed from an attraction at a popular theme park. With attractions for the entire family, thrilling rides, entertainment offerings, fun activities, delicious snacks, and so much more, it is clear why theme parks are some of the most popular destinations. However, there are some cases where a fun visit to a theme park can turn into a rather unpleasant experience, as it recently occurred to a young girl. The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2oa6yjhy Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Aug 18 04:38:05 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Canadian Amputee Allison Lang Pens Self Love Message:[Video] Message-ID: <62FE249D.25094.D933A05@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Yahoo News: Canadian amputee Allison Lang is encouraging her followers to love their bodies. Allison Lang is encouraging fans to love the skin they're in. Earlier this week, the Canadian amputee and disability advocate took to Instagram to post a travel video alongside an empowering message about self love. In the clip, Lang, who was born without the lower half of her left leg, stood in a cobblestone street in Split, Croatia, where she is currently on holiday. She smiled and walked toward the camera wearing a white sundress, brown leather sandals, and a colourful scarf tied around her ponytail. The rest of the story, with instagram photos & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2kgepnpj Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Aug 23 08:12:40 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] It's Just a Matter of Balance Message-ID: <6304EE68.20166.9DF848E@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Kevin Garrison, CP Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. As a fellow amputee, I know the psychological difficulties people face after losing a limb. I have helped people on the phone and texting for the last ten years as a Life Coach with these specific issues. I understand what you are up against when you realize you have lost a limb. Prior to that, I was a clinical psychologist for over thirty years specializing in treating panic disorders and post-traumatic stress. My post-doctoral work was at the VA in San Francisco with vets coming back with lost limbs and traumatic body images. We will talk about the problems you are facing in your recovery from your amputation. By the end of the conversation, you will know what I can provide and if it will help you. My services are simple and direct. Initial consultations are free of charge. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2h2e2nxk Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Aug 20 15:18:58 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Mum With Double Hand Transplant Takes on North Coast 500 [Video] Message-ID: <63015DD2.21453.18B0444@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Indy 500: A quadruple amputee who was the first person in Scotland to have a double hand transplant is preparing to travel along the North Coast 500 on a second-hand scooter in a fundraising challenge. The rest of the story, with photo & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2m79fufc Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sun Aug 21 07:27:47 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Clinic Gets Amputees Moving Message-ID: <630240E3.24020.501FAC4@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The Journal Gazette: When Alicia Moyer saw her son, Zac, slip on his athletic prosthetic foot for the first time, one thing went through her mind. "A bunch of doors just flew open for him," the mother of 13 said Saturday. Alicia Moyer sat in the stands behind Zac, 19, before the start of a mobility clinic at the Plassman Athletic Center at Turnstone. "This means there is one less thing holding him back," she added. A year ago, Zac had to have his right leg amputated below the knee after enduring complications from a car crash six years earlier. Despite the disability, the Ohio teen entered his hometown?s 5K race last fall - just eight weeks after his surgery. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2dwm25dn Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Aug 25 05:41:23 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] What To Look for When Buying Adaptive Clothing Message-ID: <63076DF3.14693.13A1B8C7@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Amp Store: With limb loss or limb difference, small daily tasks like putting on and removing clothing tend to become challenging. For prosthetic users, it's vital to have easy access to their prosthetic limbs for quick prosthetic adjustments anytime, anywhere. It's good that there are more options for adaptive clothing and footwear. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2q98c7gw Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sun Aug 21 07:45:10 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Marine Becomes Winning Athlete After Leg Loss [Video] Message-ID: <630244F6.11248.511E3E3@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Metro West Daily News: Body of article has nothing to do with the video. Watch the video. Lance Cpl. Annika Hutsler, a member of Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, tells her inspiring story of recovery and the road to the 2019 Warrior Games. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2gazeabv More on Annika Hutsler here: https://tinyurl.com/2e8sw87d Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sun Aug 21 07:48:58 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] How Prosthetics Help Improve Life Message-ID: <630245DA.3413.5155F3E@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Times Now: Sumit Antil has been a sportsman from a young age and he wanted to become a wrestler. However, he met with an accident in 2015 and his leg had to be amputated and after a rest of 53 days, he was taken to the Artificial Limb Centre in Pune where he got a prosthetic leg. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2l4bqylq Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Aug 22 11:26:40 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] =?utf-8?q?Mm=E2=80=99s_Feet_Severed_by_Boat_Propeller_on_?= =?utf-8?q?Lake_Michigan_=5BVideo=5D?= Message-ID: <6303CA60.11458.56AC58C@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via News Australia: A woman has recalled the horror moment her feet were severed by a boat propeller after a collision, describing it as "unimaginable pain." A woman said she thought she was "going to die" when the raft she was on was sucked underneath a passing vessel and its propeller severed both her feet. Lana Batochir, 34, a mother-of-two, from the US, was spending Saturday on the water in the so-called "Playpen" area on Lake Michigan with her friends when disaster struck, the New York Post reports. The rest of the story, with photos & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2n53vcnd Wayne R. The group were floating on a raft when a rental boat that was setting anchor nearby malfunctioned and began to drift, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Aug 22 20:26:21 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Where to Watch Stream The Amputee Online Message-ID: <630448DD.29701.758DD09@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Digit Binge: The Amputee : Release Date, Trailer, Cast & Songs The release date of The Amputee is Jan 01, 1974. The Amputee was released on Jan 01, 1974 and was directed by David Lynch .This movie is 5 min in duration and is available in English language. Catherine E. Coulson and David Lynch are playing as the star cast in this movie. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2j42rpan Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Aug 24 06:19:20 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Canadian Amputee Allison Lang on Modelling Message-ID: <63062558.2491.E9E1C39@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Yahoo News: Within the first minute of speaking to her, I know there's something special about Allison Lang. Her infectious smile pops up on my laptop screen, and I immediately feel at ease. She ties her hair back, asks about my day, and apologizes for the clutter behind her (which I can assure you was no mess at all). And while I'm grateful that technology that allows us to connect virtually, I have an overwhelming desire to meet her in person. To shake her hand and thank her for teaching women everywhere to love their authentic selves, no matter what you look like. The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2hrr8b4g Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Aug 25 05:37:05 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amp Pants: Your Next Adaptive Jeans Message-ID: <63076CF1.28676.139DC954@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Amputee Store: If you?re not satisfied with the current denim pants selection, you might want to check out Amp Pants. Founded by Erica Cole, the soon-to-be-launched amputee-friendly jeans line will feature reinforced fabric, inseam zippers, and other enhancements to accommodate the unique needs of prosthesis leg users. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2q249fsq Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Aug 24 13:48:33 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Dynamic Model Predicts Bright Future for Digital Socket Tech Message-ID: <63068EA1.28620.10396142@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Amplitude: "One of the biggest problems with prosthetic research is that it?s almost impossible to find data," says Jefferson Rajah. "And whatever data we have is usually quite bad." While there are multiple initiatives afoot to build a robust base of information about amputees (e.g. the National Limb Loss and Preservation Registry), it will take years for those efforts to yield meaningful interpretations. In the interim, Rajah is attempting to glean actionable insights from existing data, using a complex modeling approach called system dynamics. The rest of the story, with diagram, here: https://tinyurl.com/2pj9z6gh Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Aug 27 05:47:24 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Mother Shares Experience of Having Both Legs Amputated Message-ID: <630A125C.16818.1DF3E9E6@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Galway Daily: A young Galway mother has spoken about the challenges of daily life after having both of her legs amputated this year. Eil?s N? Chonghaile from Indreabh?n spoke on RT? Raidi? na Gaeltachta on Friday about how she does not yet have any home care assistance due to personnel shortages. The mother of two, now living in An Spid?al, had suffered from back pain and sciatica for four years, but suddenly the feeling in her legs went in February. She was unable to stand, and she was rushed to hospital. "I was afraid, but still I thought it was the disk in my back gone, I never thought it was anything more," she said. "I was only in hospital about an hour and a half when they told me they were getting a vascular surgeon down to talk to me. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2haao269 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Aug 27 05:52:29 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2022 Message-ID: <630A138D.32613.1DF88EBE@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Newsweek: Millions of Americans find themselves in need of physical rehabilitation every year as they recover from injury or surgery or deal with pain or loss of motion from chronic conditions. When looking for care, they have a lot of choices. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 230,000 physical therapists working in the U.S. and tens of thousands of facilities employing them. Finding the right place can be a challenge. That's why Newsweek has again partnered with global market research and data firm Statista Inc. to rank the country's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2ojeewv8 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sun Aug 28 17:36:05 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Free Running Clinic Message-ID: <630C09F5.10735.25A31154@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> Optimus Prosthetics has partnered with the Air Force Marathon to offer a free running clinic for anyone with lower limb loss. The clinic aims to help those with limb loss of all ages learn to run or improve their running skills. There will be two classes available: A starting group for those who are just learning to run. A performance group for those who can already run and wish to improve. The clinic is set for September 16, 2022 from 1PM to 3PM at the McLin Gym at the Nutter Center on the ground floor. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2k9zezm9 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Aug 27 18:56:59 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputee Empowerment Insights [Videos] Message-ID: <630ACB6B.28280.20C6CC20@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Limbs 4 Life: Lindsay Tighe is a communication expert who has dedicated her life to helping people empower themselves by using unique communication strategies to help achieve positive results - "Ask better questions, receive better answers!" This webinar will unpack specific strategies that are designed to improve our communication, and empower us to be bold in self advocacy scenarios. The rest of the story, with numerous videos, here: with links to: Adjusting to Limb Loss Your Recovery Team Managing Pain Developing Good Physical Habits Getting Yourself Back on Track Limb Loss Capacity Building Project South Australia Ramping Up 4 Work Victorian Amputee Empowerment Project Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Aug 31 12:44:16 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] New Amputee Models to Know for New York Fashion Week Message-ID: <630FBA10.10211.340AEDCC@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Amplitude: It?s almost September, which means it?s almost time for Runway of Dreams? annual Fashion Revolution show during New York Fashion Week. Since it first crashed the NYFW party in 2018, the Runway of Dreams pageant has established itself as the biggest day of the year for inclusive clothing. The 2022 event, which takes place a week from next Monday, will be the biggest one yet, with more than a dozen designers showcasing their latest styles. As always, the Fashion Revolution will feature a bevy of up-and-coming amputee models. Some are holdovers from last year?s show; others will be walking the NYFW runway for the first time. The amputee models on our list below are all Revolution rookies (we think). If you can?t attend in person (and the show is just about sold out), catch it online at Runway of Dreams? YouTube channel. Learn more about the show from Runway of Dreams founder Mindy Scheier in the September/October edition of Amplitude. The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2owg679g Wayne R.