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#173 testing v1 of the bike prosthetic

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 23/04/2021
  • amputation

The bike leg really is a process of trial and error experimentation. So here’s what we are trying and how the first ride on it went.

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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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#120 Reconditioning with a prosthetic: physio and bike routine

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 09/02/2021
  • amputation

I’m on a mission… with or without a properly fitting socket … to get my fitness back. Sadly though, I’m starting even further back than I thought. Here’s how I’m going.

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#59 Dragging my ass into gear

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 06/12/2020
  • amputation

Battling emotional as well as physical challenges has been tougher than I could ever have imagined. Today I took action – the only way to change your future is to do something to improve today.

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#41 How to ride a bike with 1 leg!

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 18/11/2020
  • amputation

What was my big news that I received during yesterday’s recording? I reveal it today! Plus, someone has asked me to demonstrate how exactly I cycle with one leg (it ain’t pretty!) and.. a massive […]

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