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Emily’s EchelonER Story

Emily’s EchelonER Story

Emily is a keen hill walker and scrambler but in 2016 she had a climbing accident and lost her leg below the knee. Since then, she's worked hard to get back to the outdoors, doing the things she loves.

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Adria’s EchelonER Story

Adria’s EchelonER Story

Adria lives in the mountains of North Carolina and loves to get out exploring with her family, hiking and wading through streams and rivers with her children. EchelonER helps her do more of the things she loves without worrying about rough terrain or steep mountain slopes.

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Julie’s ElanIC Story

Julie’s ElanIC Story

After moving to a microprocessor foot, the ElanIC has changed her life and given her ankle back! Now she has the stability and mobility that she needs to do all the things she loves.

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Sian’s ElanIC Story

Sian’s ElanIC Story

Sian shares her experience of the new ElanIC and how it helps in her everyday life. As a mum she can just get on with her busy lifestyle. Whether it’s shopping or spending time with her daughter, ElanIC gives her the confidence to do it.

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Grant’s Linx Story

Grant’s Linx Story

Grant was serving with the British Armed Forces when he was badly injured during the Falklands War. As a school teacher and keen walker Grant is now able to get on with doing what he loves.

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Heidi’s EchelonVAC Story

Heidi’s EchelonVAC Story

Heidi shares her experience of EchelonVAC. In particular, how EchelonVAC is able to accommodate ramps in her home, how it has relieved pain in her hips and how she is now more confident on uneven and varied terrain.

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Bill’s Javelin Story

Bill’s Javelin Story

Bill Zabelny's dreams of playing professional ice hockey were shattered aged 12 after a car accident. However, his love for ice hockey endured and eventually was able to try out for Team USA’s standing amputee division and has been playing for them ever since!

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Charlie’s EchelonVAC Story

Charlie’s EchelonVAC Story

See how EchelonVAC benefits Charlie who is an active amputee with a busy lifestyle. Charlie explains the importance of a secure fit and how EchelonVAC has had a significant impact on his day-to-day life.

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Becky’s Orion3 Story

Becky’s Orion3 Story

Becky is a young and active mother of two who relies on Orion3 to keep up with her busy daily life. With Orion3 she’s now more confident on uneven and varied terrain.

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Dennis’ EchelonVAC Story

Dennis’ EchelonVAC Story

Dennis became an amputee 7 years ago following a construction accident. After several years using fixed ankles, Dennis now uses an EchelonVAC foot combined with a Silcare Breathe liner to help him live his life and keep healthy and active.

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Elaine’s Echelon Story

Elaine’s Echelon Story

In 2011, Elaine was involved in a motorbike accident and as a result, her left leg was amputated below the knee. Echelon has increased Elaine’s confidence, whether it’s riding her mountain bike or hiking. "Echelon has given me the confidence to live my life the way I want to.”

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Izzy’s Mini BladeXT Story

Izzy’s Mini BladeXT Story

Izzy was rushed to hospital at the age of 7 after contracting meningococcal septicemia, leaving her with a 1% chance of survival. Now 15 years old, Izzy enjoys spending time with her friends and learning new things like any other teenager.

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Fabio’s Elite2 Story

Fabio’s Elite2 Story

Surfer Fabio was born with a limb reduction of 17cm on his left leg and has used a prosthetic foot since he was one years old. He tells us of his experiences with his new Elite2 foot from Blatchford and how it has helped him both in and out of the water.

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Paul’s Linx Story

Paul’s Linx Story

Paul is a Linx wearer who requires a precision performance from his prosthetic for a huge range of activities. From being a busy Dad and businessman to keeping fit, Linx has given Paul the confidence to go from one to another easily and seamlessly.

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Ben’s BladeXT Story

Ben’s BladeXT Story

Ben shares his difficulty adjusting to life as an amputee and the impact on his family life and mental health. Since using BladeXT Ben has gone from strength to strength and with a newfound interest in fitness, he now sets himself goals.

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John’s Linx Story

John’s Linx Story

John Evans lost his leg to bone cancer in 1974 and had been using the same "World War II" leg until he visited the Blatchford Clinic in 2017 to trial the Linx limb system. Since then, John hasn't looked back!

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Jorja’s Mini BladeXT Story

Jorja’s Mini BladeXT Story

Jorja, born an amputee due to Amniotic Band Syndrome, is able to do so much more with her friends thanks to the Mini BladeXT including marching in the air cadet band!

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Andrew’s Orion3 Story

Andrew’s Orion3 Story

Andrew was involved in a serious motorcycle accident which resulted in the loss of his left leg above the knee. Andrew now uses Orion3 and Echelon which has significantly increased his confidence.

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Dave’s Orion3 Story

Dave’s Orion3 Story

Dave received his MPK (microprocessor knee) through the NHS in Sheffield. He shares his experiences of using an MPK for the first time and the significant benefits it has brought to his life.

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Duncan’s Orion3 Story

Duncan’s Orion3 Story

Duncan received his Orion3 MPK through the NHS and hasn't looked back. Its given him more confidence and he's now able to walk further and faster.

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Jack’s Linx Story

Jack’s Linx Story

Personal trainer, model and Mr England winner Jack Eyers was born with PFFD and chose elective amputation at age 16. He needed a prosthetic leg that can stand up to his lifestyle and so he chose Linx.

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Lee’s EchelonVT Story

Lee’s EchelonVT Story

Lee shares his experience of EchelonVT and gives some insight on how his collaboration with Blatchford has given him the opportunity to give back to the world of prosthetics.

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Nick’s Orion3 Story

Nick’s Orion3 Story

Nick from Sheffield shares his thoughts on how his life has been changed since receiving his new Orion3 MPK through the NHS.

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Steve’s Silcare Breathe Story

Steve’s Silcare Breathe Story

8 years ago Steve lost his left leg below the knee during his service in Iraq. Now as a full time athlete for Team GB, Silcare Breathe gives him one less thing to think about when working towards important milestones in his career.

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Chris & Denise’s Orion3 Story

Chris & Denise’s Orion3 Story

Married couple, and left leg above knee amputees Chris & Denise Arthey both use Orion3 MPK to enable them to do the things they loved before their accident.

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Georgy’s Elan Story

Georgy’s Elan Story

Georgy Evans was three when her leg was amputated below the knee. She now wears the Elan foot and has noticed a difference in her daily life.

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Grace’s Mini BladeXT Story

Grace’s Mini BladeXT Story

Grace, who was diagnosed with Meningococcal Septicaemia when she was 4, received two new Mini BladeXT feet from Blatchford and loves them!

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Jamie’s BladeXT Story

Jamie’s BladeXT Story

Jamie became an amputee in September 2016 and received his BladeXT from the Blatchford Clinic in summer 2017 enabling him to run for the first time in 14 years!

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Pete’s Elite Blade Story

Pete’s Elite Blade Story

Pete Bowker became the first amputee to cross the Greenland Ice Cap unsupported and Blatchford was proud to sponsor him by providing an Elite Blade foot and new sockets.

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Rob’s EchelonVT Story

Rob’s EchelonVT Story

Paracanoe Champion Rob Oliver shares his experience of EchelonVT in his training sessions, in particular the smooth and more natural movement.

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