Author: Ian Colquhoun Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 9781291419320 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 138
Book Description
Inspiring, true-life stories about real people who have adapted to life after suffering amputation or limb-absence. Ideal reading material for individuals, families or healthcare professionals whose lives are, or have been, affected by these issues. Also ideal for fans of inspirational true-life stories. One book, Nine stories, Nine people, Nine Lives.
Author: Jame R. Morey Publisher: Customer Strategy Academy ISBN: 9781733250191 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 140
Book Description
Have you undergone a below the knee amputation (BKA) or an above the knee amputation (AKA)? ★ ★ Do you know anyone who has? ★ ★ This book is filled with valuable information, strategies and tips for BKA and AKA amputees, as well as for upper limb amputees, their family members and caregivers. ★ ★ You will gain insight, advice, hope, encouragement, understanding, and a bit of humor from someone who has gone through it. ★ ★ This is a story of challenge and hope - not merely roadblocks or tragedy. ★ ★ You will have "a leg to stand on" - even when life has thrown you a curveball.
Author: Dee Malchow Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781539012344 Category : Amputation Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Losing a limb will impact every aspect of a person's life. This book describes the emotional process that a person may experience in adjusting to limb loss. Based on the author's own story and professional experience, it also includes input from many other amputees. Dee Malchow is an amputation nurse specialist who underwent a below knee amputation at age 19 from a boating accident. Since then Dee has interacted with over 3000 amputees through her job, skiing, soccer, mission work in Sierra Leone, and prosthetic research. She received her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Nursing at the University of Washington. Dee is married to Jim Malchow and lives north of Seattle, Washington. They have two grown married children who have provided them with eight delightful grandchildren. See more at http: //deemalchow.weebly.com "Dee Malchow, RN writes with wisdom, emotion and incredible insight. Her book, based on her own experience, and in providing care and support to thousands of others with limb loss, provides help and guidance to those with amputation. As an Orthopaedic Surgeon, who has worked closely with Dee over the years, I continue to learn from her about how individuals cope, heal, struggle, and succeed. She has certainly taught me more than anyone else about being 'Alive and Whole.'" Douglas G Smith, MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Washington
Author: Javier Rodriguez Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 190
Book Description
One man's work related accident leads him to the inevitable amputation of his left leg. . This tragic event that almost took his life eventually embarked him on a spiritual journey that ultimately widened his horizons to a new world of limitless opportunities. Along his journey, he met some amazing characters and individuals who weaved the fabric of this book. Their stories became his and by helping others he ultimately achieved new levels of self healing.
Author: Douglas Murphy, MD Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing ISBN: 1617051195 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 249
Book Description
Written by experienced physiatrists, prosthetists, and therapists, this book provides an introduction to the field of amputee care and prosthetics. Dedicated chapters guide you through prescription of prostheses for the various levels and types of amputations in both the lower and upper extremity and address recent advances in functionality and safety. Pre- and post-operative care, prosthetic troubleshooting, gait issues and medical management of the residual limb are also addressed. With concise key information highlighted throughout, this handbook is a welcome point of care resource or study tool for trainees and practitioners in any field who work with amputees to restore function and help enrich the lives of these individuals. Fundamentals of Amputation Care and Prosthetics features: Concise, practical manual; covers the basics of upper and lower extremity amputee care and prosthetics Succinct presentation, well-illustrated; information is easy to find Portable; perfect for use on rounds or in the clinic State-of-the-art distillation of current thinking and practice; excellent transitional book for residents or ready reference for experienced practitioners
Author: Jeffrey A. Mangus Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781798159972 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 269
Book Description
Amputations are global and hundred of thousands happen every single day. Unfortunately, what happens after an amputation and how a person adjusts to their new life as an amputee is still quite a mystery. Limb Loss Life tells the hard truth about living as a new amputee. This book is a no-holds-barred non-sugar coated depiction of real life and how to live it as a limb loss person. The book gives an eye-opening view directly from a person who is living with limb loss, the information is direct, straightforward and down to the nitty gritty on what you need to know to live a healthy, and bountiful life as an amputee. This is the sole reason for this book. If you feel you would like to have the advice and wisdom from someone going through exactly what you are then get ready to join countless others on learning about the journey during your season of amputation. Experience the best and learn about the worse case scenarios with your limb loss. Limb Loss Life will shed much-needed light and help you through the dark forest to reach a bigger and brighter day as a new amputee.
Author: Sarah Reinertsen Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 0762767065 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 267
Book Description
See Sarah on the cover of ESPN The Magazine's first "Body Issue" Touching, funny, and honest, In a Single Bound is the story of how a feisty little girl from Long Island became one of the world’s most famous disabled sports figures. An inspiring memoir of courage, spirit, and determination.
Author: Jessica Kensky Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 0763696048 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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A 2019 Schneider Family Book Award Winner Based on a real-life partnership, the heartening story of the love and teamwork between a girl and her service dog will illuminate and inspire. Rescue thought he’d grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog — it’s the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he’s better suited to being a service dog, he’s worried that he’s not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she'd imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time. An endnote from the authors tells more about the training and extraordinary abilities of service dogs, particularly their real-life best friend and black lab, Rescue.
Author: Ian Colquhoun
Author: Julie Gross
Author: Jame R. Morey
Author: Dee Malchow
Author: Javier Rodriguez
Author: Douglas Murphy, MD
Author: Judy Johnson Berna
Author: Jeffrey A. Mangus
Author: Sarah Reinertsen
Author: Jessica Kensky