The Active Amputee
I am Bjoern Eser, the founder of and the shaker and maker behind The Active Amputee. I am a father of three amazing children, a husband to an equally amazing wife, a thankful cancer survivor, an outdoor enthusiast, a passionate development practitioner and a very active above-the-knee amputee.
I have set up The Active Amputee as a resource page from amputees for amputees. It aims to inform, it aims to inspire, and it aims to engage. Nothing more and nothing less. It‘s as simple as that.
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Post by Bjoern Eser ⎮May 13, 2026 ⎮ Inform & encourage to be active ⎮ in English
An amputees guide to getting started with sailing
Can sailing be a sport for amputees? Fritz, an experienced sailor, amputee, boat owner, and certified Yachtmaster Offshore, has a refreshingly honest answer: It depends. In this guest post, he takes us from the challenges of capsizing dinghies to the freedom of keelboat sailing, sharing practical advice for a safe and enjoyable first trip on the water. Along the way, he reminds us that with the right boat, the right conditions, and a bit of confidence, sailing can open up a whole new world — quite literally. read more
Post by Bjoern Eser ⎮May 13, 2026 ⎮ Inform & encourage to be active ⎮ in English
OTWorld Special: Two years with the Genium X4 (Sneak Preview)
At OTWorld 2024, the Genium X4 from Ottobock entered the spotlight. And while I had my own first test months earlier during a campaign shoot in the Austrian Alps, I’ve used the X4 every day since its offical launch on May 14th, 2024. And after two years, my main takeaway is simple: the most important output of good prosthetic tech is not hype. It’s confidence and energy saved over real and often long days. I wrote a one-page anniversary reflection with practical value for amputees, therapists, O&P professionals, and companies: what’s genuinely helpful, what I’ve learned, and where the boundaries still are. And you can read it tomorrow here on my blog. read more