What are Amfit Orthotics?
Originating in Vancouver, USA, Amfit Orthotics is an international company with a world-class reputation.
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Famous People with Prosthetics: Part 1
Amputees often enter a stage of grief after having lost a limb.
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2 Common Knee Injuries and How to Treat Them
Knees are prone to injuries because they support our weight and work hard when we’re engaging in just about any activity like running, walking, swimming etc.
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Understanding the Stages of Grief After Amputation
Something that not many prosthetics and orthotics companies mention is that limb loss may trigger a psychological reaction to something akin to grief.
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How A Positive Attitude Can Influence Your Life
There have been studies that show that there is a direct link between a positive mindset and the ability to overcome physical…
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Rehabilitation After Amputation
Whether you are considering speaking to your prosthetist about fitting your own artificial limb, or you’re simply a family member or friend…
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Mr. Fritz Pretorius Gets an Upgraded Spring in His Step
“Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” – Betty Friedan
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Steyn Steenberg: The Amputee Story That Made the News
“Your life can change in an instant. That instant can last forever.” – Laura Kasischke
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Christopher Janse van Rensburg Update: More Determined and Stronger Than Ever
Christopher has made virtual leaps and bounds in his progress since the last time saw I saw him.
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Callan and Jaco are Jetting Off to Scotland!
On the 24th of October, 2019 Jaco Deist’s patient.
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Lucia Van Heerden: Ballerina turned Össur Ambassador
Lucia Van Heerden is many things, she is a ballerina, a below-knee amputee, an Össur Ambassador, a patient of Jaco Deist and a completely inspiring woman.
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