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May 15
A Message from Sarah
May is a month that represents transformation for me …in self, nature and SideStix. In May 1973, I lost my leg to a drunk driver and in May 1985, I summited Mt. McKinley on the first snowshoe-attachment prototype. In 2004, May heralded the first official field test of SideStix on the 500 mile trek ‘Camino ...
May 15
Could Your Mobility Device Be Slowing You Down? Here’s a guide that can help.
Your first experience buying a mobility device can be a difficult one. There are so many options: forearm crutches, walking sticks, underarm crutches, canes, walkers, and scooters all seem to offer their own benefits and drawbacks. So which device is right for you? Let’s compare the pros and cons of some popular mobility devices. Forearm ...
May 15
Amputee Soccer a Huge Success
The amputee soccer game between the U.S. and Mexico national teams was a rousing success. The match, which took place in Mazatlan on April 14th, saw the U.S. squeak out a 2-1 victory over a very determined, physical Mexican team. People watching the game marveled at its intensity and physicality. “I can’t believe how fast ...
May 15
User Spotlight: Andersen Fagundes
Name: Andersen Fagundes Age: 18 Location: Victoria, B.C. (originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) What challenges your mobility? High ankle sprain. What’s your idea of a perfect day? My perfect day would involve me just hanging out with my friends in a calm place like the beach. Of course, my perfect day would also include ...
Apr 12
Its Spring!
Spring for me represents a new world of textures, smells and warmth with long sunny days that stretch into the early evenings. I am inspired to go outside more and reclaim my body by shedding some winter padding and getting fit. This is a great time to take walks with my family on my SideStix ...
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