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 ⎮ September 6, 2023 ⎮ Inform, inspire & engage ⎮ in English
The Invictus Games come to my neighbourhood
Between September 9-16, Düsseldorf will be hosting the 2023 Invictus Games. Düsseldorf is just about one hour by public means from where I live. So this looks like another great opportunity to see some of the world's best athletes live and in action, to have some sneaky peaks behind the scenes, and to chat with people from the industry, support organisations, and other people with a disability. And while we are waiting for the games to begin, here is a bit of background information about the Invictus Games. Straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak (all, from the Invictus Games press briefing package). read more
Beitrag von Bjoern Eser ⎮ 16. August 2023 ⎮ Informieren& inspirieren ⎮ auf Deutsch
Ein Trike für mehr Unabhängigkeit
Bei den Inklusionstagen in Gelsenkirchen hatte ich vor einigen Wochen die Chance, ein Trike von HASE BIKES zu fahren. Schon nach wenigen Minuten war ich von dem Trike sehr angetan. Daher will ich euch heute diese Firma als auch eines der Modelle samt Anwender etwas näher vorstellen. weiterlesen
Post by Bjoern Eser ⎮ August 9, 2023 ⎮ Inform, inspire & engage ⎮ in English
People with a limb difference that blow your mind
My relationship with social media platforms is ambivalent - to say the least. I am not sure if I enjoy them, see them as a necessary evil, of wish them to disappear from the face of the earth. But, yes, I use them. Mainly Instagram, that is. And now that this confession of mine is out of the way, I want to share some of the accounts - and the individuals, organisations, and companies behind them - that rank high on my list of 'must follow accounts' on Instagram. I will kick this mini-series off with ten accounts of individuals that caught my eye in recent months. Accounts that - in my humble opinion - provide great inspiration and good entertainment. Check them out and let me know what you think. read more
Beitrag von Bjoern Eser ⎮ 02. August 2023 ⎮ Informieren& inspirieren ⎮ auf Deutsch
Neue Podcast-Folge: Die fühlende Prothese
So, seit dem 1. August - also seit gestern - ist die neue Folge der deutschen Ausgabe des The Active Amputee Podcast zu haben. Dieses Mal steht ein recht junges Unternehmen mit einem sehr vielversprechenden Produkt im Mittelpunkt der Show. Saphenus Medical Technology aus Wien, vertreten durch den Gründer und CEO Rainer Schultheis, hilft Amputierten, ihre Phantomschmerzen in den Griff zu bekommen und sowohl das Gangbild als auch die Gangstabilität zu verbessern. Was sich hinter den Ankündigungen verbirgt, das hört ihr in Interview der August-Ausgabe. weiterlesen
Post by Bjoern Eser ⎮ July 12, 2023 ⎮ Inform & engage ⎮ in English
Click Medical's Adjustability Mentorship Program
It’ been one year - almost to the day - since Click Medical and I started our collaboration. And what an exciting and rewarding year it has been. To mark this anniversary, I want to talk about Click Medical’s Adjustability Mentorship program. It’s a service the company offers to people affected by limb loss or limb difference to learn more about the potential of adjustable sockets and the available options people have for improved fit and comfort. read more
Beitrag von Bjoern Eser ⎮ 05. Juli 2023 ⎮ Informieren& inspirieren ⎮ auf Deutsch
Pilgern mit Osseointegration
Seit dem 1. Juli ist Andreas wieder unterwegs. Auf Instagram auch als bionic.pilgrim bekannt, ist dieses Mal von Porto aus auf dem Weg nach Santiago de Compostela. Und passend zum Start seiner neuen Pilgerreise ist auch die neue Episode der deutschen Ausgabe des Podcasts zu haben. Andreas und ich reden über seine Osseointegration, über den Sport, das Pilgern und über vieles mehr. Hört einfach mal rein. weiterlesen
Post by Bjoern Eser ⎮ June 28, 2023 ⎮ Inform & engage ⎮ in English
Untold suffering from the war in Ukraine
With just over a week to go before we reach day 500 of the invasion, I want to focus on Ukraine. Today's article provides you with a list of background resources about the country, its history, and various perspectives of the invasion of Ukraine by neighbouring Russia to better understand the situation. In addition, this post will offer a wide range of links to articles that focus on fellow amputees - civilians and soldiers alike - and what we can do to support them in their road to recovery. As in so many other conflict situations, people - and especially people with disabilities - need our solidarity as well as hands-on support. read more
Beitrag von Bjoern Eser ⎮ 07. Juni 2023 ⎮ Informieren, inspirieren und zum Mitmachen anregen ⎮ auf Deutsch
Zwei phantastische Veranstaltungen
"Wow, was ein cooles Wochenende!" In den vergangenen Tagen fanden gleich zwei phantastische Veranstaltungen hier in der Region statt. Und ich habe beide besucht. Am Freitag traf sich die crème de la crème der Para-Leichtathletik-Szene zur vierten Auflage des Para Leichtathletik Heimspiels des TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen im Manforter Stadion. Tags drauf lud Be Your Own Hero und der Fight Club Gelsenkirchen alle Interessierten zum diesjährigen Inklusionstag, um Neues auszuprobieren, nette Menschen kennenzulernen und gemeinsam einen tollen Tag zu verbringen. weiterlesen
Beitrag von Bjoern Eser ⎮ 24. Mai 2023 ⎮ Informieren, inspirieren und zum Mitmachen anregen ⎮ auf Deutsch
Vorbereitung auf eine Reise mit Prothese
Sommerzeit ist Reisezeit. Und während sich rundum viele auf den Urlaub freuen, mischen sich bei dem ein oder der anderen Prothesenträger*in Ängste und Sorgen in die Vorfreude. Denn das Reisen mit Prothese kann gerade für Leute, die erst kürzlich amputiert wurden oder zum ersten Mal mit Prothese verreisen verunsichern und manchmal sogar Angst einflößen. Aber - und hier die guten Nachricht - das muss nicht so sein. Mit etwas Vorbereitung, der entsprechenden Planung und ein paar Tips aus der community ist jede Reise auch mit Prothese gut zu schaffen und kann genossen und ein bleibendes Erlebnis werden. weiterlesen
Post by Bjoern Eser ⎮ May 3, 2023 ⎮ Inform ⎮ in English
Mobility is not a luxury
The Range of Motion Project (ROMP) is hosting its fifth annual "Mobility May" campaign to continue its mission of providing high-quality prosthetic care to amputees in need. Mobility May is all about celebrating our community, our mobility, and ROMP’s birthday. Participants aspire to complete 30,000 miles throughout May and raise $30,000 collectively. The funds raised will provide 20 prosthetic devices to ROMP patients. read more
Post by Bjoern Eser ⎮ March 29, 2023 ⎮ Inform & inspire ⎮ in English
Living a fulfilled life after septic shock
Today it's time to share another amazing story of survival and resilience. This time it's about Elin, a young woman from Sweden. She first caught my eye with her Instagram stories out her life after sepsis. Shortly afterwards, she ran a lovely Instagram take-over for ANATOMIC STUDIOS, one of my operational partners from Malmö. And only a few days ago, Elin showcased her range of amazing prosthetic covers on social media. So I thought it's high time to reach out to her and learn more about her life after the life-changing events from 2019. read more
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