As parents, we marvel at how flexible our children seem. Whether they’re learning to walk, climbing jungle gyms, or sitting in positions that make our own knees ache just looking at them, kids often appear made of rubber. However, ensuring they maintain healthy mobility as they grow requires more than just natural youthfulness, it requires attention to Range of Motion (ROM).
The sound of sneakers hitting pavement, the splash of water against a swimmer’s body, the satisfying crack of a golf ball meeting the sweet spot—these moments of athletic achievement aren’t limited by limb difference. Athletes with prosthetics are redefining what’s possible in sports, proving that determination combined with innovative technology can overcome any barrier.
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.
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.
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.
Sudan has a congenital deformity that left him with a shorter right leg, but that never slowed him down; instead, it has given him the drive to attempt everything.
Ellie Long has been swimming since she was seven years old—and competing in state-level meets before an adolescent growth spurt threatened her swimming career and changed her life.
In his infancy, young Paul Hassler embodies the spirit of a triumphant warrior, courageously confronting plagiocephaly and torticollis with the help of Lawall Prosthetics and Orthotics. Their innovative custom-fitted helmet, designed with SmartSoc™ 3D scanning systems, is his secret weapon, gently correcting his condition with minimal discomfort. This transformative tool empowers children like Paul, allowing them to delight in their youth unhampered. Stand against your anxieties and uncertainties, as Cheryl Hassler, Paul’s mother, advises: “Don’t hesitate. Get it done.” With Lawall Prosthetics and Orthotics’ team of experienced healthcare professionals standing with you, you’re never alone. Invest in your child’s happy and healthy future – equip them for success with Lawall Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Imagine trying to play a game of charades with your hands tied, wearing a gag, and you may have some idea of the frustrations some individuals with cerebral palsy experience when trying to communicate. Add that to the mobility challenges also faced by 19-year-old Brandon Kucowski, and you’re looking at a lifestyle that would daunt most people.
But Brandon is by nature a happy person with a family who is “in tune” with his feelings without relying on traditional channels; and they’ve found—and created—ways that allow Brandon to share and enjoy an exciting outdoor world far beyond the range of a standard wheelchair.
