byAmber Henson, on Feb 15, 2022
One of the inquiries we receive most when potential patientscontact usis asking how they can start or resume weightlifting.We get it!部分肢体的区别很难to properly lift even small hand weights or to grip a barbell or the handles of weight machines–a higher level limb difference can make it difficult for someone to know where to start.平衡是举重,如果你的重要组成部分re not balanced, you can quickly find yourself with some pretty serious asymmetry andoveruse issues.
Many heavy-dutypassiveandbody-poweredpartial hand prostheses can handle weightlifting without needing to make a lot of adjustments.Point Design digits and Naked Prostheticsboth offer options that people can use during their weightlifting regimen. However, if youramputation levelis such that anactivity-specificdevice would be more helpful, that is an option as well. Check out Jonathan in the video below. He’s using a custom-built device made of durable materials and aBOA systemthat makes it easy to dial in how tight or loose the socket feels.
There are many options for people who are looking for a weightlifting device including the JAWS, black iron trainer, TAD weightlifting device, and the Multi-D pivot, to name a few.Angelis a below elbow congenital amputee who uses a variety of terminal devices to support her varied workouts.Not only can she use her Shroom Tumbler for stretches and yoga, she also has a different terminal device that helpsher with both weight machines and free weights. Watch her workout in the video below:
Wendi is a gym rat and posts her progress with her activity-specific prosthesis to her Instagram account, as you can see below:
Max Okun’s patient profile videois one of our most popular onYouTube. Max was working to become a personal trainer when he found that his limb difference was causing him painful overuse issues. Max’s first solution? Double down on the training. But he wound up overworking the shoulder on his affected side and had to stop working out entirely. We fit Max with a custom designed activity-specific device and he was back at the gym in no time. You can watch him workout below:
Weightlifting can be a hobby, part of your exercise routine,your stress reliever or your job. No matter what, if it’s important to you, it’s important to us. How can we help you lift weights? Pleasecontact usand let us know what activity you would like to pursue. Are you a weightlifter with a limb difference? Please comment below to tell your peers what it’s like!
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