adaptive devices
Is your prosthesis holding you back from doing what you love? Maybe it’s time to level up! Your everyday leg gets you through the day—but what about running, weightlifting, swimming, or even just rocking a prosthesis in the shower? An activity-specific prosthesis could be your ticket to getting back in the game!
Physical activity is one of the most important factors in maintaining overall health throughout one’s lifetime. Whether it’s vigorous exercise or simple day-to-day movement, being physically active increases strength and balance, improves mental health, supports better-quality sleep, and reduces the risk of disease and cancer for every body, including people with disabilities.
With the So Every BODY Can Move Bill (HF-3339 / SF-3351)now in effect in Minnesota, both commercial insurance and Medicaid are required to cover prosthetic and orthotic activity-specific devices—making it easier for you to get the equipment you need to stay active! (More information here.)
ski/board
Specialized componentry is available to help you get back in the snow, both downhill, cross and sled!
Swim/Shower
Many prosthetic components are waterproof as standard, but there are also adaptive swimming feet for swimmers!
climbing
For lower extremity, it's largely finding good footwear, but upper limb there are many climbing terminal devices!
running
Conventional prosthetic feet can allow many people to run easily, there are additional knees and running blades as options.