Able Orthopedics

Detroit Lions Charity Basketball Game

dmiller — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:12:40 +0000

Last week there was a charity basketball game featuring some of the biggest names of the Detroit Lions against the Fraternal Order of Police of Grosse Pointe. The game raised money for the Grosse Pointe/Harper Woods Special Olympics and Services for Older Citizens. Able Orthopedics was one of the sponsors of the event. One of the highlights for me was actually playing in the game itself. Taking part in the game itself were four Special Olympics athletes. The organizers even asked myself, an above the knee amputee, and Tyrone Bradley, a below the knee amputee, and also another Patient Advocate for the company to play as well. We played along players such as Herman Moore, Cory Schlesinger, and Cliff Avril of the Lions as well as the Special Olympic athletes. It was a very magical night where over 600 people came out to watch the game. The national anthem was even performed by Detroit’s own Anita Baker. Thank again to the organizers for having us take part in such a memorable event.

April – National Limb Loss Awareness Month

dmiller — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:41:39 +0000

April is National Limb Loss Awareness Month. For all of the amputees, this month is for us!! For everyone else that has a family member or friend that has lost a limb, give them a extra hug, tell them how special they truly are.

Summer, here we come!

dmiller — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:51:27 +0000

I am really looking forward to upcoming nicer weather here in Michigan. Being a fairly new above the knee amputee, I am looking forward to all of the outside activities the weather brings. I hope to be planning a lot of pick up games of basketball, getting out on the many beautiful golf courses we have in Michigan, and going on many bike rides both on and off road. I have already spoken to many new and older amputees that have expressed interests in some or all of the activities I have listed.

Taking Their 1st Steps

dmiller — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:36:20 +0000

Watching an amputee take their first steps with their prosthesis is one of the most rewarding feelings I get at this job. It almost makes me feel that I would like to have that feeling again. The feelings are overwhelming when first learning balance and the feel as your knee bends and your foot hits the ground. I do not think I will ever stop learning new ways to better my gate, for we can always improve. Someone once told me, “If you are not moving forward, you are moving backwards”.

Tips for New/Existing Amputees

dmiller — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:42:00 +0000

Learning to walk again can draw more on mental strength, than on physical. The strength you get from within will give you the courage to DO! As most amputees soon realize after their amputation, their drive to once again be mobile plays a MAJOR role in their rehabilitation.

Peer Visit

dmiller — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:34:52 +0000

I spent a wonderful afternoon yesterday in Port Huron where I picked up one of our dedicated Peer Visitor’s for an afternoon with a new patient. The visit only reinforces the need in the amputee community for peer visitors. A peer visitor is a fellow amputee that can help a new amputee answer the questions we have all had at one time or another in the beginning. Like we all agreed, no matter how great a prosthetist is, or no matter how many patients they have helped, no one knows what we go through like another amputee. Thanks to all involved.

MI Amputee Golf Tourney

dmiller — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:17:04 +0000

Wanted to remind anyone that does not already know, that the Michigan Amputee Golf Tournament is coming this summer to Three Rivers. Three Rivers is just south of Kalamazoo. I played in it a couple of years ago in the 9-hole flight and had a great time. I even placed second and received a beautiful trophy. It was a great event, meeting many other amputees and their friends and family. I am definitely going this year and entering the 18-hole flight. I hope to see many amputees there. One of the great things about newcomers is that it is free. They also have many prizes. I won a very nice 5 wood when I attended along with a sleeve of balls and Three Rivers hat.

http://www.miamputeegolf.org/michigan_tournament.aspx

New place for our WMUZ commercials

dmiller — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:22:10 +0000

We are excited to announce that Able Orthopedics advertising campaign on WMUZ 103.5 FM will be moving to the Robin Sullivan show weekdays from 4-7 pm. The new spots will be starting March 5.

Tips for New/Existing Amputees

dmiller — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:05:22 +0000

I will be adding tips that I feel hit close to home periodically. I hope some of these can be beneficial. Tip: Seek out other amputees, find resources. You do not have to go through this alone. We are here, ready and willing to help….

Able’s Website

dmiller — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:05:12 +0000

I have been adding some content to Able Orthopedics’ website. I feel that I have added some additional information that our customers and newcomers to the site will find useful. Until next time……