Kelly Knox says “Society turns a blind eye to disability (the irony)”
Fabulous model who is redefining what beauty means
Aimee Mullins, reinvented herself in a powerful way
Aimee Mullins, double amputee and record-breaking athlete, shares how she learned to look at her prosthetics in a new light.
Oscar Pistorius, former Paralympian, who won several competitions as a double amputee
Both of his feet were amputated when he was 11 months old owing to a congenital defect; he was born missing the outside of both feet and both fibulae. Pistorius ran in both nondisabled sprint events and in sprint events for below-knee amputees. He was the 10th athlete to compete at both the Paralympic Games and Olympic Games.
Nicolas James Vujicic. With tetraamelia syndrome who is a best seller, motivational speaker and Director of Life Without Limbs
Nick Vujicic life is the embodiment of the notion that obstacles are opportunities, that life is worth living, and that anything is possible. So, to help further echo Nick’s inspiring message, and to help you better face the adversities and obstacles you may be finding in your life at the moment, we are sharing this inspiring collection of Nick Vujicic Quotes
Kyle Maynard, with quadruple amputee, says: “No more excuses, Starts with you”
Kyle Maynard. “No Excuses”: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling And in Life.
Daisy-May Demetre, with AK and BK amputee model and gym girl
Mr Demetre said walking was “between five and seven times harder” for his daughter, “but you’d never know”. He said there was no opportunity to practise her catwalk before the show, but Daisy was unshaken. “She came out and posed really well, she just nailed it,” he said.
Eric Graise is a singer, actor, and dancer with double AK Amputee
He got a huge opportunity when he was cast in the TV series Step Up: High Water, an offshoot of the Step Up film franchise. Though the series lasted for only two seasons, it helped introduce Eric to a wide audience, which ultimately opened more doors for him. As a result, Eric was able to keep the ball rolling. At present, he is probably best known for his roles in shows like Locke & Key and the reboot of Queer as Folk. Eric is a natural star, and it’s safe to say that he is going to be a fixture on our screens for many years to come.
Frida Kahlo, and her leg amputation experience
In 1953, she had her gangrenous right leg amputated. Refusing the standard-issue prosthetic the hospital initially gave her, she had one custom-made. It had a sexy red boot on the end, embroidered with dragons and bells. “She said, ‘If I have to wear a prosthetic leg, it may as well be beautiful”
Victoria Bueno, more than deshability, she is more than a ballerina
These days in 2023, Victoria Bueno, has an audience of more than 464.597 Instagram followers, and it’s all thanks to her fun dance videos and inspiring how-to routines. Here she is demonstrating how she puts on makeup using her feet.
Victoria Bueno, the great brazilian dancer, without arms
“We are more than our disabilities, so we have to chase our dreams,” Victoria Bueno. With over 464.597 Instagram followers in 2023’s, Victoria is glad to be a role model for others too.
Eric Graise de Atlanta, EE. UU. nunca renunció a sus sueños
Eric Graise, un hombre seguro de sí mismo. Nunca dejó que su discapacidad le quitara de su pasión y su sueño. Ha dado esperanza e inspiración a otras personas discapacitadas para que nunca abandonen sus sueños.
Tipos y modalidades de prótesis para mano
Una prótesis ortopédica de mano pretende hacer la sustitución artificial del miembro faltante en el cuerpo. Su ideal es de cumplir casi la misma función que un miembro superior natural.
La intención es que las prótesis de mano pueda sustituir las funciones básicas e incluso las más relevantes del miembro faltante como abrir y cerrar la mano. También debería emular el aspecto natural del paciente.
Cirugía de Van Ness * Pág.2. Gabi Shull de Missouri, EE.UU. determinada a seguir bailando
Llevaba tres años bailando cuando le diagnosticaron el cáncer en la rodilla, perdió la parte inferior de la pierna por encima de la rodilla, pero no su voluntad de continuar con su pasión: bailar.
Yoga, un medio para lograr la tranquilidad de las personas amputadas
Genera sentimientos de confianza, autoconocimiento, autorregulación, con el fin de sentirse bien. Se debe consultar con su médico ortopedista previamente para saber si no existen riesgos en la práctica de este ejercicio y de acuerdo a su condición.