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      • How to choose and work with a prosthetist
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        • Top three ways to get the most out of your prosthesis
        • Computer controlled knees
        • About feet
        • How liners work
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        • What to consider when it's time for a new prosthetic knee
    • Success stories
      • Andrew's X3 story
      • Rushel's Story
      • Angel's bebionic story
      • Ali's Genium story
      • Joe’s Genium story
      • Brad's Genium story
      • Matt's Genium story
      • Kevin’s Genium story
      • Vanessa’s Genium story
      • Hamed’s Genium story
      • Lisa’s C-Leg story
      • Jon’s C-Leg story
      • Ellen’s C-Leg story
      • Kent’s C-Leg story
      • Carsten’s Harmony story
      • Quentin's Harmony story
      • Neil's Harmony story
      • Chandler’s Helix story
      • John’s fitness prosthesis story
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      • Josh's DynamicArm story
      • Dale's Michelangelo story
      • Markus’ Michelangelo story
      • Sjaak's Michelangelo story
      • Axon Michelangelo
      • Fireside chats
        • Fireside Chats - Billy Brimblecom Jr. (Part 1)
        • Fireside Chats - Billy Brimblecom Jr (Part 2)
        • Fireside Chats - Billy Brimblecom Jr (Part 3)
        • Fireside Chats - Scout Bassett (Part 1)
        • Fireside Chats - Scout Bassett (Part 2)
        • Fireside Chats - Scout Bassett (Part 3)
        • Fireside Chats - Craig Towler (Part 1)
        • Fireside Chats - Craig Towler (Part 2)
        • Fireside Chats - Craig Towler (Part 3)
        • Fireside Chats - Dani Burt (Part 1)
        • Fireside Chats - Dani Burt (Part 2)
        • Fireside Chats - Dani Burt (Part 3)
        • Fireside Chats - Mama Cax (Part 1)
        • Fireside Chats - Mama Cax (Part 2)
        • Fireside Chats - Mama Cax (Part 3)
        • Fireside Chats - Kirstie Ennis (Part 1)
        • Fireside Chats - Kirstie Ennis (Part 2)
        • Fireside Chats - Kirstie Ennis (Part 3)
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    • Clinical symptoms
      • Multiple Sclerosis
      • Paralysis
      • Polio/post-polio
      • Spina bifida
      • Stroke
      • Infantile cerebral palsy (ICP)
      • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
      • Guillain-Barré syndrome
      • Isolated quadriceps weakness
      • Drop foot
      • Incomplete spinal cord injury
      • Traumatic brain injury
    • Osteoarthritis- less pain. More life.
      • Diagnosing knee osteoarthritis
      • Typical symptoms
      • What you can do
      • What causes osteoarthritis
      • What you need to know
      • Therapy and treatment
    • Success Stories
      • Paul's Agilium Vantage Story
      • Annie's CCAFO story
      • Kseniya's C-Brace story
      • Christin’s C-Brace story
      • Kenneth's C-Brace story
      • Del's C-Brace story
      • Karin's C-Brace story
      • Lucia's C-Brace story
      • Jürgen’s WalkOn story
      • Henning's WalkOn story
      • Peter’s E-MAG story
      • Fireside Chats
        • Fireside Chats – Monica Goulette (Part 1)
        • Fireside Chats – Monica Goulette (Part 2)
        • FIreside Chats - Monica Goulette (Part 3)
  • Therapy
    Therapy
    • Resources for prosthetics
      • Confidence in the next step
      • Prevention of Contractures
      • What are K Levels?
    • Resources for orthotics
      • Stroke: Redefining Recovery
      • C-Brace: Step into the future
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        • ProCarve
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    Angel's bebionic story

    Angel Giuffria, leading lady and trailblazer, shares how she embraces her everyday. bebionic gives Angel the freedom to live her everyday life with confidence.

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    Rushel's C-Leg Story

    Rushel Rhiney began walking with C-Leg in 2016. She is a peer counselor for Hanger Clinic and is enrolled at her local university, pursuing her education to become a prosthetist.

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    Hamed with Genium prosthesis playing frisbee with friends.

    Hamed’s Genium story

    As a prosthetist, Hamed knows the importance of an advanced prosthetic leg. He depends on the Genium prosthetic leg to keep up with his busy schedule.

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    Ali with Genium playing with her dog.

    Ali's Genium story

    With her Genium microprocessor knee, Ali continues to coach and compete in power lifting while also spending time on her art and on relaxing outdoors with her fiancé and her dog.

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    Josh at work with DynamicArm.

    Josh's DynamicArm story

    With the DynamicArm above-elbow system, Josh continues his legal endeavors while also remaining highly involved in athletics.

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    Ellen with C-Leg prosthesis playing golf.

    Ellen’s C-Leg story

    As a medical social worker, Ellen's life gets hectic. Ellen's C-Leg prosthetic knee gives her the confidence and comfort to take on the challenges of her everyday life.

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    Sjaak hold a glass of water with his Michelangelo hand.

    Sjaak's Michelangelo story

    With the Michelangelo prosthetic hand and its electrically-positionable thumb, seven grip types and an oval, flexible wrist, Sjaak is back to work—and about to get married.

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    Brad and his wife, Jennifer with their Genium knees spending time with their kids and dogs.

    Brad's Genium story

    As a prosthetist himself, Brad has a unique perspective when it comes to wearing Microprocessor controlled knees—and on living a rich, full life.

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    Dr. Bradley works as a general orthopedist with the Genium knee.

    Matt's Genium story

    Dr. Matt Bradley is a general orthopedist whose incredible energy, along with the great support he's gotten from the Ottobock C-Leg and Genium prostheses, have helped make it all possible.

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    Sherri with DynamicArm prosthesis

    Sherri’s DynamicArm story

    Sherri doesn't slow down with her DynamicArm above-elbow system. She depends on her upper limb prosthesis to help in the activities she loves.

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    Andrew riding his jetski using the X3 waterproof prosthetic leg..

    Andrew and the X3 waterproof prosthetic leg

    Even though he’s retired from the Air Force, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Andrew Lourake is still full speed ahead – in the air, on land and in water, thanks to the X3.

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    Quentin practicing with his Harmony prosthetic leg.

    Quentin's Harmony story

    With the help of his Triton Harmony prosthesis, Quentin continues boxing while also spending much-valued time with his family.

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    Kevin with Genium singing and making music with his band.

    Kevin’s Genium story

    As a police sergeant, Kevin uses the Genium microprocessor knee to keep up with his everyday tasks.

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    Markus’ Michelangelo story

    From bee-keeping to biking, Markus enjoys spending time outdoors. His Michelangelo below-elbow system helps him in his active lifestyle.

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    Neil at the fire station with his Harmony prosthetic legs.

    Neil's Harmony story

    Neil returns to serving his community as a volunteer firefighter with the help of his two Harmony below-knee prostheses.

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    Jonathan with C-Leg prosthesis playing soccer with his children.

    Jon’s C-Leg story

    Jon‘s C-Leg prosthetic leg has helped him get back to his everyday life. His C-Leg microprocessor knee allows him to keep up with his family and his business.

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    John with Running prosthesis taking a run on the beach.

    John’s fitness prosthesis story

    From the running on the beach to sprinting on the track, John is able to stay in shape with his 3S80 Fitness Knee.

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    Vanessa with Genium prosthesis walking around with her friends.

    Vanessa’s Genium story

    When Vanessa is not working as a free-lance journalist, she is spending time outdoors and with friends and family. Her Genium prosthetic leg helps her stay active.

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    Lisa with C-Leg prosthesis taking her dogs for a walk.

    Lisa’s C-Leg story

    Lisa depends on her C-Leg prosthetic leg to keep up with her busy lifestyle. From counseling students to camping to gardening, Lisa doesn't slow down.

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    Kent with C-Leg prosthesis sitting next to a window with a sketch block drawing a picture

    Kent’s C-Leg story

    An artist and graduate student, Kent depends on his C-Leg prosthetic leg to walk the steep slopes and busy streets of San Francisco.

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    Joe with Genium standing next to an abumlance stretcher.

    Joe’s Genium story

    After a long battle with his insurance company, Joe was able to get the Genium microprocessor knee he needed in order to get back to work as an EMT.

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    Carsten with Harmony prosthesis sitting on his sail boat.

    Carsten’s Harmony story

    With his busy schedule, Carsten doesn’t have time to worry about mobility. With his Harmony below knee vacuum system he is able to run, climb, and sail.

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    Chandler walking a dog on a leash.

    Chandler’s Helix story

    See the difference the Helix Hip makes for Chandler and Bob, who walk (hike, ski and more) without worrying about stumbling.

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    Dale's Michelangelo story

    Dale discusses why the Michelangelo hand was the right choice for him. The Michelangelo hand has given Dale the confidence he needs everyday.

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    • Prosthetics
      Prosthetics
      • Lower limb prosthetics
        • Solution Overview
          • Knees
          • Feet
          • Socket Solutions
          • Hips
        • Know the difference
          • What is an IP rating?
          • Intuitive Stance explained
          • Stumble Recovery
          • Bilateral amputation
      • Upper limb prosthetics
        • Solution overview
          • bebionic hand
          • Body-powered prosthetics
          • Myoelectric prosthetics
          • Pediatric prosthetics
          • Cosmetic solutions
          • Body harnesses
      • Info for new amputees
        • Information for lower limb amputees and their families
        • Information for upper limb amputees and their families
        • How to choose and work with a prosthetist
        • Prosthetics 101
          • Top three ways to get the most out of your prosthesis
          • Computer controlled knees
          • About feet
          • How liners work
          • Keeping your leg on
          • Myoelectric prosthetics 101
          • What to consider when it's time for a new prosthetic knee
      • Success stories
        • Andrew's X3 story
        • Rushel's Story
        • Angel's bebionic story
        • Ali's Genium story
        • Joe’s Genium story
        • Brad's Genium story
        • Matt's Genium story
        • Kevin’s Genium story
        • Vanessa’s Genium story
        • Hamed’s Genium story
        • Lisa’s C-Leg story
        • Jon’s C-Leg story
        • Ellen’s C-Leg story
        • Kent’s C-Leg story
        • Carsten’s Harmony story
        • Quentin's Harmony story
        • Neil's Harmony story
        • Chandler’s Helix story
        • John’s fitness prosthesis story
        • Sherri’s DynamicArm story
        • Josh's DynamicArm story
        • Dale's Michelangelo story
        • Markus’ Michelangelo story
        • Sjaak's Michelangelo story
        • Axon Michelangelo
        • Fireside chats
          • Fireside Chats - Billy Brimblecom Jr. (Part 1)
          • Fireside Chats - Billy Brimblecom Jr (Part 2)
          • Fireside Chats - Billy Brimblecom Jr (Part 3)
          • Fireside Chats - Scout Bassett (Part 1)
          • Fireside Chats - Scout Bassett (Part 2)
          • Fireside Chats - Scout Bassett (Part 3)
          • Fireside Chats - Craig Towler (Part 1)
          • Fireside Chats - Craig Towler (Part 2)
          • Fireside Chats - Craig Towler (Part 3)
          • Fireside Chats - Dani Burt (Part 1)
          • Fireside Chats - Dani Burt (Part 2)
          • Fireside Chats - Dani Burt (Part 3)
          • Fireside Chats - Mama Cax (Part 1)
          • Fireside Chats - Mama Cax (Part 2)
          • Fireside Chats - Mama Cax (Part 3)
          • Fireside Chats - Kirstie Ennis (Part 1)
          • Fireside Chats - Kirstie Ennis (Part 2)
          • Fireside Chats - Kirstie Ennis (Part 3)
    • Orthotics
      Orthotics
      • Solution overview
        • C-Brace
        • Aqualine
        • E-Mag Active
        • WalkOn
        • WalkOn Reaction
        • WalkOn Reaction junior
        • WalkOn Flex
        • Agilium Forte
        • Agilium Freestep
        • Agilium Reactive
        • Agilium Vantage
        • Dyneva
        • FreeWalk leg brace
        • Manu Neurexa plus
        • Omo Neurexa plus
        • Epi Forsa Plus
        • Patella Pro
        • Manu ComforT
        • Malleo Sprint
      • Clinical symptoms
        • Multiple Sclerosis
        • Paralysis
        • Polio/post-polio
        • Spina bifida
        • Stroke
        • Infantile cerebral palsy (ICP)
        • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
        • Guillain-Barré syndrome
        • Isolated quadriceps weakness
        • Drop foot
        • Incomplete spinal cord injury
        • Traumatic brain injury
      • Osteoarthritis- less pain. More life.
        • Diagnosing knee osteoarthritis
        • Typical symptoms
        • What you can do
        • What causes osteoarthritis
        • What you need to know
        • Therapy and treatment
      • Success Stories
        • Paul's Agilium Vantage Story
        • Annie's CCAFO story
        • Kseniya's C-Brace story
        • Christin’s C-Brace story
        • Kenneth's C-Brace story
        • Del's C-Brace story
        • Karin's C-Brace story
        • Lucia's C-Brace story
        • Jürgen’s WalkOn story
        • Henning's WalkOn story
        • Peter’s E-MAG story
        • Fireside Chats
          • Fireside Chats – Monica Goulette (Part 1)
          • Fireside Chats – Monica Goulette (Part 2)
          • FIreside Chats - Monica Goulette (Part 3)
    • Therapy
      Therapy
      • Resources for prosthetics
        • Confidence in the next step
        • Prevention of Contractures
        • What are K Levels?
      • Resources for orthotics
        • Stroke: Redefining Recovery
        • C-Brace: Step into the future
    • About
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      • History
        • 100 Years of Ottobock
        • Festival
        • Milestones
      • Fitness
        • Passion for Paralympics
        • Fitness App for Amputees
        • Solution Overview
          • Challenger foot
          • 3S80 and Sprinter foot
          • Waterproof prosthetics
          • ProCarve
      • Veterans
        • WillToMove
        • Invictus 2016
        • Invictus 2017
        • Invictus 2018 (Australia)
      • Blog
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      • #OttobockCares
      • Ask Aaron
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