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Heat + Humidity = “Summer Sweat Syndrome!”
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Even the best fitting prosthetic limb can become uncomfortable when you are in a hot and humid environment for an extended length of time.
I recently discovered that some prescription strength antiperspirant products had become available over-the-counter, so I gave them a try. Certain Dri antiperspirant (roll-on version), and Secret Clincal Strength antipersirant/deodorant are the two I tested.
I prefer the Certain Dri; you apply it to your limb before going to bed and remains effective for 2-3 days afterward (even after showering), but both products work well. I now use it when I am planning to be outdoors all day in the summer (at the beach or local theme parks), and especially when engaging in strenous activities.
Give these products a try if you find yourself suffering from “summer sweat syndrome!”
Posted in Articles, Editorials, Education/Information
Amputee Soldier Still on the job in Afghanistan, 7/14/10
Monday, July 19th, 2010Capt. Dan Luckett of the Army’s 101st Airborne Division is assigned to one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan, the Zhari district just north of Kandahar city, where Taliban attacks are common. He goes on patrols, lifts weights in his spare time and is second in command of his company.
That may not sound unusual. What is unusual is that Luckett is a double amputee, after injuries he received in combat in Iraq in 2008.
click here for full article
Posted in Articles
“Amputees Begin Cross-Country Bike Ride,” OC Register, 6/2/2010
Friday, June 18th, 2010Three bicycle riders, all amputees, started their journey Thursday from a rehabilitation hospital in Tustin and end 3,500 miles away, in Vero Beach, Fla., 60 days later. click here for OC Register Article
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Articles
Nate Winters, “Almost Dead in the Water,” Orlando Magazine, June 2010
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010An excellent article about Nate from the the time of his injury until his amazing baseball comeback just 20 months later! The article includes info on the special “baseball leg” designed for him by Stan Patterson and the staff at POA.
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Articles, POA Patients in the News!
Wounded Warriors program helped POA patient Dr. Lisa Maddox realize a dream, ABC World News, 5/16/10
Sunday, May 16th, 2010Posted in Articles, POA Patients in the News!
