New prosthesis blues
Wrestling with my new prosthesis after six months in a wheelchair
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“Why hello there leg, nice to meet you”
My new prosthetic leg is ready and so am I
Casting time
Taking a 3D scan image of my residual limb
A welcome from Poli, Physical Activity Advisor
A welcome from Poli Patterson, Physical Activity Advisor for Specialised Ability Centre Manchester & Limb Power
Finally, my first steps!
My progression to weight bearing and my first steps using the PPAM Aid
A licence to crutch
From steps to walks to stairs, another physio session and thoughts on becoming upright again
Are you aware of the benefits you could claim?
Have you checked your benefit entitlement? The turn2us benefits calculator takes the hard work out
New case study
Actual MPUA Volunteer Peer-to-peer Support Case Study – a Positive Outcome! Already we have a case with a positive outcome for Anton, a recent amputee and prospective new prosthetic user. […]
Letter of Welcome from Richard Zacharzewski – MPUA Chair
Hi and welcome to Manchester Prosthetic Users’ Association (MPUA) and our new website. My name is Richard Zacharzewski. I am a relatively recent bilateral below-knee amputee, who uses two prosthetic […]
Welcome back to vertical life, Anton.
Today I rejoin the vertical world, say hello to my new ‘friends’.
Got a phantom itch? Here’s what to try
Different ways to relieve a phantom itch
Clothing: How to tuck your trouser leg in, amputee style
Different ways to tuck your trouser leg in.