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 Wearing Prosthetics In The Summer  Summer months are getting hotter each year. And if you're thinking of spending a day at the beach or lounging by the swimming pool, you are not exempt from some skin and prosthesis-related problems that are commonly prevalent during the hot and humid season. So, we'd like to help you keep your vacations fun by exercising a bit of caution to prevent discomfort and even jeopardizing your mobility. In this article, we’ll help you prepare to make the most out of the remaining hot season while also staying clear of season-related skin and prosthetic problems.   1. Heat-related illnesses Before we delve deeper into the most common skin and prosthetic problems you may encounter this summer, we feel that we must talk about season-related illness such as heat stroke (a.k.a. sunstroke), heat cramps, and heat exhaustion. Taking care of your body works best when it’s done from the inside out. The body is designed to cool itself down under...

 Q : what are some goals new amputees should set for them selves ? Ans : The process of setting goals helps you to choose where you want to go and what you want to do in the future, while taking into account how you are going to get there. This Fact Sheet looks at tips and ideas that might help you to set goals. Who can help you to set goals? In the early stages following an amputation, you may require assistance from your healthcare team to help you to set your goals. Your team can work with you to help you to achieve your goals.   What are the benefits of setting goals? • To help you to define a clear pathway ahead • To be in control of what you are aiming for • To guide your team to give you the help you need • To plan how to achieve certain tasks and work out how long each task may take • To help keep you motivated • You can measure your improvement What are SMART Goals? Setting effective goals can be made easier by following a goal setting system. One type of ...

The LegUp System makes life for disabled/injured riders much easier. We've known a few riders who have been forced to ride three wheels in lieu of two. Joe Smith (pictured above) lost his leg in a motorcycle accident long ago and has since been unable to ride two wheels, forced to ride three-wheelers and side-car-outfits (read his story at the link below). READ MORE:  Real Riders: Joe Smith | RideApart There will come a day when we're too old to ride, when a bike becomes too heavy and the road becomes too treacherous for us to maneuver. The fact is, there are many abilities a rider can take for granted in times of good health. Injuries to the leg joints can sideline a rider for good and that wouldn't be a very pleasant reality for many of us. The LegUp System may be an answer for those who can't ride two wheels. LegUp System  by Chopper Design is a patented design that aims to keep riders on the road regardless of their physical abilities. The LegUp adds two, computer c...

Free Lock  -  for a safe ride , Do you have a disfunctional hand or arm and do you want to ride a (motor)cycle? for motorbike ride for cycle Ride Free Lock gives you the ability to do just that! A highly stable and safe gripping system which can be connected to your prosthesis or orthosis. 25 years of proven functionality in daily use. The Free Lock-system replaces the natural grip of the hand on a motorcycle- or bicycle handlebar. In the mid-nineties, the first version of the system was developed in collaboration with the project group 'Motorcycle Mobility for the Disabled' (MMvG in Dutch). This version was specially intended for motorcyclists with disabilities of arms and hands.   Nowadays the Free Lock-system is a high-quality orthopedic appliance that is used for more than just riding a motorcycle. Cyclists and mountainbikers with a disability can use the system as wel. Great results were achieved on both amateur and professional levels, including multiple par...