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#196 Getting the Covid Jab, plus Winter Duathlon #2 race report!

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 25/07/202114/08/2021
  • Local events
  • Video

Being someone that is permanently disabled, my Covid risk category is the same as the elderly and I have thus been called up to get the first of 2 vaccines. Also, this weekend saw my […]

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#185 Positivity pants: celebrating the small wins

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 22/05/202122/05/2021
  • amputation

When a journey is as massive as recovering from losing a limb, I can assure you it’s tough on the mind, you simply can’t stop thinking about the mountain ahead. So, on my ‘make a […]

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#172 Leg day no 5: hydraulic ankle Q&A

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 22/04/2021
  • amputation

With this leg came a significant ankle upgrade. I was so excited to try this! I already had heaps of questions about it so I have included all of these in today’s video blog. On […]

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#170 Walking, balancing and disability self image

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 18/04/2021
  • amputation

Today’s video covers Thursday through Sunday. I have decided to make them less frequently than daily (every 2-3 days)to ensure better quality content. In today’s Vlog I cover what we’re up to in physio at […]

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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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