Exercise for Amputees and The History of Amputation
68History of Amputation
When it became apparent that amputation could possibly save lives.The success ratios weren't quite as high as they are today.
I'm not going to get into statistics on this as I have seen many different results.
Fact is through experimentation and documentation surgery tecniques have been improved Prosthetic limbs have been improved and post care such as physiotherapy, and rehabilition processes have also been implemented.
Making post surgery a little more bearable than what it was like only a few short years ago.
From the movie you will see here to today is like looking at a different world.
This is eye opener!!!!
The following movie I found on You Tube and thought you must see if you can stomach it.
Be warned there is some graphic detail.
Please don't watch if war scenes bother you.
Not for faint hearted, War amputations!!!
Wasn't that a shocker?
This is pretty graphical you have to admit.
But I'm showing these films and photos in order to make everyone know what is happening in other peoples lives.
I hope you will share them too.
Technologies Advancing
Below is featured a friend of mine, in the photo he is showing me the bruising he puts up with everyday.
Through my research on this topic I have been touched in many ways.
I have found it simply amazing to see what people go through.
It is only recently that amputees have had the equipment available to them to become mobile in a 70% or more capacity.
To achieve this wonderful technology many have suffered through years of pain and incapacity.
It is a wonderful thing that technology has found it a viable market place,
but is it a good thing to have so many amputees?????
Friend Showing Bruise on Stump
Exercise
Research shows that Exercise is reduced with immobility and mobility is reduced without exercise.
The two fall hand in hand. It's as simple as if you sit down all day you will gain weight.
As an amputee it is important to keep fit and to maintain a balanced weight.
To make your prosthetic always fit and to remain healthy.
As a large majority of amputations are caused through illness it is even more critical to remain healthy.
It can become very difficult when you are immobilized.
See http://www.hydraujoint.com if you are having trouble with this.
Amputee Running
Amputees future looking up
I was sent this link by a follower at Twitter, it is amazing where this new technology is going.
Thought I would share it with you.
Robotic Arm
- Robotic Prosthetic Arm - Featured by PC Magazine
The future will be a feast for the senses, with breakthroughs that enhance computers' ability to hear, see, and even smell for us.
Amputee Resources
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The Amputee's Guide to Sex
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You're Not Alone
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The Troublesome Amputee
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No Excuses: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling and in Life
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PHYSICAL THERAPY MANAGEMENT OF A BILATERAL AMPUTEE
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Living with a Below-Knee Amputation: A Unique Insight from a Prosthetist/Amputee
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Multi-Axis Amputee Support Assembly - Large w/ Gelafin cover - Model 565539
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Amputee News
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- High Speed Robots.. Will amputation improve us?
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- Amputees in the News
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- Amputee News 19th August 2009
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- Amputee News 16th August 2009
Air Force News, news from Iraq - Air Force Times Sunday, 16 August 2009, 11:49:49 PM | AirForceTimes.com “In general, a [double amputee] faces huge challenges in terms of energy expenditure,... - 4 months ago
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- Amputee News 13ths August 2009
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- Amputee News 12 August 2009
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ClaudiaP says:
3 weeks ago
You're so right when you say that exercise is reduced with immobility and mobility is reduced without exercise. That's why amputees need special trainers to help them exercise and stay healthy.
What do you think of the GlideCycle, as a trainer for amputees?