Newsletter: How To Make 2024 Your Most Active Year Yet by Howard Orthotics and Prosthetics
NEWSLETTER
How To Make 2024 Your Most Active Year Yet!
HOW TO MAKE 2024 YOUR MOST ACTIVE YEAR YET!
With the new year comes new goals and resolutions. If you’re like many people, you probably want to be more active in 2024. A great way to start the year off right is to get involved with winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, where January’s frigid temperatures are a blessing.
Roger Howard, CPO, Director
Yes, you heard that right! At Howard Orthotics & Prosthetics, we want to help our patients explore the fun and fitness of winter sports. No matter your current limitations, the right prosthesis can help you develop the balance, strength, and mobility necessary for safely gliding down the slopes. Our team creates custom-designed orthoses and prostheses to help you stay active and healthy in the new year. And what better way to kickstart those health goals (and take advantage of your new prosthesis) than exploring adaptive skiing? To learn more — or to get started with your new device — give us a call to schedule an appointment today. Enjoying Winter Sports with a Prosthesis or Orthosis Many people are surprised to learn that someone with a prosthesis or orthosis can enjoy skiing and other winter sports. All it takes is the right equipment, plus a little specialized training to ensure you’re safely controlling your limbs. Let’s look at the equipment first, as it’s something our specialists can help you with! You don’t necessarily need a new device just to go skiing. However, you will need to ensure your device can safely fit into the ski boot. Orthoses can generally fit into a ski boot without issue. If you have a prosthesis, you may need adaptive equipment to keep everything secure. Our team is happy to talk with you in-depth and provide any personalized guidance to ensure you have everything you need to master the mountainside.
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Amputees also have other options for enjoying skiing or snowboarding. Three-track skiing involves removing your prosthesis entirely and skiing on one leg while using skis on the poles to help maneuver down the mountain. Obviously, this takes a great deal of stamina, so it won’t be the right choice for everyone. However, you could try sit-skiing , an adaptive method particularly useful for people new to using a prosthesis. Sit skis have a bucket seat above them, so you can effectively ski while sitting down. Finally, if you’re a hardcore winter athlete, you may want to invest in a custom- designed ski prosthesis , such as the ProCarve. This prosthesis was built with skiing and snowboarding in mind, offering the necessary maneuverability to enjoy Of course, no matter what equipment or method you choose, you’ll still need some training to get used to skiing with a prosthesis or orthosis. In addition to providing you with custom-designed equipment, our team can also provide you with the guidance you need to use that equipment properly. There are also several winter sports programs especially designed for adaptive athletes — including several right here in New York: • The Gwen Allard Adaptive Sports Center on the slopes of Windham Mountain • The Lovejoy Adaptive Training Center at Greek Peak Mountain Resort • The Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program at Holiday Valley Resort These programs will provide on-the-slopes training to help you apply the equipment and training you received from the team at Howard Orthotics & Prosthetics safely and effectively. And, of course, our certified prosthetists and orthotists are always available to ensure your device fits and works properly. If you have any concerns about your equipment as you embark on your winter sports adventure, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Stay Active and Healthy All Year Long Schedule Your Consultation Today! At Howard Orthotics & Prosthetics, we love winter sports because they encourage you to get out and about even when it’s cold and snowy outside. Then, by the time spring rolls around, you’ll be in the habit of staying active just in time for the warm, sunny weather. your sport. And in the summer, you can use it for waterskiing, too! FINDING YOUR BALANCE: LEARNING TO SKI WITH A PROSTHESIS OR ORTHOSIS
No matter the temperature outside, our team of certified prosthetists and orthotists will fit you with the equipment you need to live a healthy lifestyle. Call us today to learn more! www.howardrehabcenter.com
NEW YEAR, NEW DEDUCTIBLE
WITH A NEW YEAR COMES A FRESH START TO AN ALL NEW YOU! Starting at the beginning of 2024, your insurance benefits have renewed. This means a whole new year to make the most of your benefits. The earlier you start your orthotic and prosthetic management and plan to meet your insurance deductible for the year, or end up with unused money in your HSA account, your insurance plan may cover the cost completely. CALL 315.786.8973 TODAY AND GET STARTED!
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