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Month: March 2021

#161 Can this leg ride a time trial bike yet?

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 31/03/2021
  • amputation

The one thing that has always been a driver for me through this whole journey is the determination of finding a way of being able to ride my time trial bike again. Now that I […]

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#160 Do something that scares you, once every day

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 30/03/2021
  • amputation

This sounds crazy but it’s actually the only way to progress. And although everything scares me when I first try it on this prosthetic, it doesn’t stop me trying it anyway!

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#159 Does it hurt to walk on a prosthetic leg?

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 29/03/2021
  • amputation

This is a very common question that I get asked.. but the answer it not that straight forward.

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Beginner / Amputee fitness LIVE 29/3/21

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 29/03/2021
  • Live events

I am a NZ REPS registered Amputee personal trainer. I am offering free online live fitness sessions for beginners or lower limb amputees: Mondays 10am NZ time. Here is todays, which went out Live onto […]

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#158 First attempt at cycling outside with a prosthetic

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 28/03/202129/03/2021
  • amputation

Now that I have a socket that’s a bit lower at the back, of course I need to find out if I can get the pedals round with the crank back to normal.. then… if […]

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