Maintenance Steps for My Artificial Limb
Asheville, North Carolina, is an amazing place in which to live. We are fortunate to experience incredible weather, providing ample opportunity to explore the great outdoors. There are hundreds of thousands of miles of mostly untouched wilderness, with thousands of miles of hiking and mountain biking trails to explore.
There is so much to do; you don’t want to be slowed down by anything.
Our region is accessible as well, accommodating a variety of needs. For people with artificial limbs, they want to be as mobile as possible to enjoy all that the French Broad River Valley has to offer.
To get the most out of your prosthetic device, it must be properly maintained. In this article, we are discussing some of the key maintenance information you need to know about your prosthesis.
Fall Hikes for People With Braces and Artificial Limbs
Summer in the mountains is certainly not as grueling as it is down south. However, Asheville is still much warmer than higher elevation areas like Boone and Blowing Rock. By the time we reach August and September, residents are ready for a break from the heat and humidity here in the French Broad River Valley.
Fall is almost here. Soon the days will get shorter, the temperatures will be cooler, and the leaves will begin their incredible display of color. We will welcome thousands upon thousands of tourists to our area.
Fall colors are not just for tourists. Western North Carolinians want to explore the beauty of Autumn as well. One of the best ways to see the leaves is to go on a hike; however, if you are wearing an orthopedic brace or artificial limb, you want to make sure to minimize the risk of injury.
We want to help make sure you are prepared for enjoying our area and aware of some of the best places to get out and about.
What You Need to Know About Foot Drop and FES Devices
Walking, running, and hiking are a way of life in western North Carolina. Our area is surrounded by thousands of miles of greenways and backcountry trails to explore. Downtown Asheville and surrounding neighborhoods are walkable, with plenty to see and do while you're on foot. However, if you have a condition such as foot drop, you may find this area is challenging.
Here is what you need to know about foot drop and how you can find help.
FAQ about Child Limb Loss or Limb Difference
To a parent, your child is perfect. Nothing can change that. You want everything in their life to be as easy to navigate as possible. We all want our children to have better, easier lives than we had. However, there are some things that are out of our control. One of those is whether or not a child will experience limb loss or limb difference at some point in their life.
If you are the parent of a child who undergoes an amputation or was born with limb difference, we know you have a lot of questions. We will not necessarily be able to answer all of them, but here are a few of the ones we hear most frequently.