Mission trips that deliver modern healthcare services to children with disabilities in underdeveloped countries are admirable. Founding a permanent clinic in such a country– and guiding its evolution toward independence in serving the needs of those children– is even better.
Foot drop is a common condition experienced by many where an individual is unable to or faces a lot of difficulty lifting the front part of their foot. This can often lead to an increased risk of falling, significantly constraining mobility.
If you have been continuously experiencing foot drop and are looking to improve your altered foot gait and hindered mobility, G4 Functional Electrical Stimulation Foot Drop Technology could be the solution for you.
Watch Haley and Levi Walker—aged 13 and 10—as they embrace the daily challenges of life, school, play, projects and partnerships—and you’ll see a couple of typical tree-climbing, beach-combing, dinosaur-digging, rock-climbing, snake-charming, adventure-loving kids. But for these busy siblings, their adventure includes a subliminal pioneering aspect, as well: they were born with an extremely rare neurological condition known as Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy, Type 6, and they’re blazing trails into this new territory every day, aided by colorful ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) that keep them happily on the move.
It’s a possibility most of us can’t even begin to imagine: You go to bed feeling unwell, and awaken 2 ½ months later to discover that all four of your limbs have been amputated: that your life as an active husband, parent, coach and neighbor is forever changed.
This is the reality that faced 36-year-old Clark Deardorff of Harleysville, Pennsylvania, when he regained awareness in September 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, following an induced coma.
Look in the dictionary under ‘precocious’ and you’ll probably find Isabella DiLeggi’s picture. Born in June 2008 as a forearm-level congenital amputee (a condition known as symbrachydactyly), she grasps life more enthusiastically and successfully with one hand than many 10-year-olds do with two.
Empowering kids with disabilities to participate in active sports and recreation is a great goal with multiple benefits. Introducing them to the fast-action, rapid-response, physically challenging, mentally stimulating and highly competitive team sport of sled hockey offers benefits–with a bullet!
Discover the inspiring story of Sophia Acosta, a young girl with spina bifida who defies the odds, living life to the fullest and spreading her bright smile to those around her.
Katie Verdi’s contagious smile began charming the world before she could walk—and it has seldom dimmed since, despite her ongoing battle with a relatively rare genetic condition known as neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Type 1, the version of neurofibromatosis that usually appears in childhood, has caused abnormal bone growth in her lower legs, requiring the support of a colorful pair of intentionally mismatched braces which keep her moving, dancing—and smiling.
…and Bill McConnell doesn’t often miss what he aims at! A gun enthusiast and longtime hunter, he refused to allow severe damage to his right leg to stand in the way of doing the things he loves. And now, after a transtibial (below-the-knee) amputation and a new prosthetic Proprio Foot, he’s picking up the pace in pursuing his favorite activities.
Read the inspiring story of Callen Walck, a Lawall patient who overcame significant mobility challenges with the help of our experienced team of certified prosthetists. Discover how our personalized care and support helped Callen achieve his goals and improve his quality of life. Visit our website to read Callen’s story and learn more about Lawall’s prosthetics and orthotics services.
