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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.
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.
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.
Following Paul's ankle injury he visited Blatchford Clinic and was fitted with the Momentum Brace. One year on from his initial meeting, Paul is now walking with great biomechanical control and runs between 5 to 10km at least once a week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ben received his Momentum brace from Blatchford Clinic and, since wearing it for daily activities and sport, he's noticed a vast improvement in his mobility and can live an active life without worrying about pain.
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!
Major Bruce Ekman recently won Gold at the 2017 Invictus Games wearing his Momentum brace provided by Blatchford Clinic. Read about his story and path to success at Invictus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Gareth had to give up golf - his favourite hobby - after the pain from his Club Foot condition became too bad. After visiting Blatchford Clinic and receiving his Momentum brace he is now back golfing and has even run on a treadmill for the first time in 20 years!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Following success at the Paralympics in Rio, Laura Sugar is now working towards the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. She's using a bespoke Momentum brace provided by Blatchford Clinic allowing her to train for longer periods without any pain.
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.
13 year old Lola tells us in her own words about her experiences growing up with scoliosis and how moving to the Gensingen Brace, supplied by Blatchford Clinic, has demonstrated good correction of her scoliosis.
Maree travelled to the UK to receive her Momentum brace and used our residential rehabilitation programme to receive expert rehabilitation during her stay.
Megan attended our Scoliosis Clinic and has told us, in her own words, about her experience at the clinic and with her Gensingen Brace.
Nick from Sheffield shares his thoughts on how his life has been changed since receiving his new Orion3 MPK through the NHS.
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.
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.
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.
After a horse riding accident, Emily's ankle was so badly damaged she was unable to walk or stand for long periods. Having attended the Blatchford Clinic and received a bespoke Momentum Brace, Emily is running once again!
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.
Grace, who was diagnosed with Meningococcal Septicaemia when she was 4, received two new Mini BladeXT feet from Blatchford and loves them!
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!
Julia is able to live her life to the fullest and continue her love of dancing thanks to the Gensingen Brace® fitted by our brace specialists at our Clinic.
Brothers Kian and Callum were born with a condition that affects the growth of their hands and feet. They received new silicone prosthetic feet from the Blatchford Clinic.
Matt served in the British Army until an accident left him severely injured. After much pain and multiple surgeries Matt tried the Momentum Brace from Blatchford.
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.
Find out from Saara-Mae's family how her new Blatchford Nimbus modular seat helps and supports her in a subtle but effective way.
After sustaining a gunshot wound while serving with the British Army, Will Seers feels like he is on his way to getting his old life back thanks to his lightweight and bespoke carbon fibre leg brace, made by Blatchford.
Paracanoe Champion Rob Oliver shares his experience of EchelonVT in his training sessions, in particular the smooth and more natural movement.
