If you had told me a few years ago that I would willingly spend time being pushed around by hurricane-strength wind, I would have laughed. And yet, indoor skydiving has become one of the most joyfully freeing sports I’ve ever tried as an above-knee amputee. It looks like a stunt. It feels like flying. And surprisingly, it can be one of the most inclusive adventure activities available right now.
Two years ago, during OTWorld 2024 in Leipzig, Ottobock pulled the curtain back on the Genium X4: the next step in their line of microprocessor knees. I remember that moment vividly, not only because it was my first OTWorld and a big industry launch, but because I was personally part of the campaign.
Long before the trade fair lights and the new product buzz, the Genium X4 and I met somewhere very different: in the Austrian Alps, in January 2024, filming campaign material in full winter conditions. Icy alpine tracks, steep terrain, and deep, powdery snow. It’s one thing to talk about robustness in a brochure. It’s another thing entirely to put a knee into real cold, real moisture, and real mountain movement - and then keep moving until the camera crew has what they need.
Since May 14th, 2025, I’ve been using the Genium X4 as my daily knee. And with this second anniversary of its launch story (and with it two full years of me relying on it day in, day out), it feels like the right moment to step back and share what has actually mattered; both for amputees and for the professionals who support us.
At OTWorld - International Trade Show & World Congress 2024, the Genium X4 from Ottobock entered the spotlight. My own “first test” happened months earlier - during a campaign shoot in the Austrian Alps. Winter terrain has a way of exposing what works fast.
Since May 14th, 2024, I’ve used the X4 every day. 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.
For me, that has translated into bigger adventures again: Mountain hiking with long climbs and descents, stand-up paddling and goofing around in, at, and under water, canoeing/kayaking for days on end topped with wild camping out in the wild, and even a canyoning route that began with a 65m abseil and kept going for six hours.
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.
For today, that leaves me with congratulating Otttobock. "Happy anniversary, Genium X4."
If you’ve ever walked the halls of OTWorld, you know the feeling: the big household names pull you in with huge booths, polished demos, and launches timed perfectly for the show. And honestly : I love seeing what the major players bring to the table each year.
But this time around, I’m especially looking forward to something else: discovering (and re-discovering) the less well-known companies and the people behind them. The ones who are building bold ideas, taking smart risks, and often pushing user-driven design in ways that the “industry giants” can’t (or won’t).
Here are a few of the companies I’m most excited to seek out at OTWorld in Leipzig this year - and why.
You are coming to OTWorld for the ideas, the tech, and the conversations, but do not let the trip be “hotel–messe–airport” only. Leipzig is genuinely stunning, easy to navigate, and surprisingly efficient for time-strapped visitors. Even if you only have one free morning or a couple of evenings, you can get a real sense of the city without complicated logistics, long transfers, or a big planning effort.
Welcome to a new special series here on The Active Amputee. A two-week run-up to OTWorld 2026 in Leipzig, a front-row account from the fair itself sharing what I see, hear, test, question, and learn along the way, followed by some refeltions once I am back home and find some time to sort through countless impressions and sort out my take-aways.
Today is the last day of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM) — and I’ve been sitting here wondering what I want to carry forward from it.
I became an amputee in 2005. “Fulfilled life” wasn’t a phrase I was reaching for back then. I was looking for function, for stability, for a way to move through the world again without constantly negotiating pain, limits, and uncertainty. And yet, over the years, the idea of a rewarding, a fulfilled, and adventurous life moved centre-stage again. During these initial years, I’ve learned that fulfillment after amputation is rarely a single breakthrough moment. It’s built through a thousand small decisions, adaptations, relationships, and opportunities — some of them available, some of them denied, and many of them shaped by sheer luck.
As my closing thought for LLLDAM, here are three reflections that have stayed with me over the years — especially as someone who cares deeply about both the personal experience and the bigger systems around limb difference.
This Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, maybe we can retire the idea that mindset is the sole hero of the story. Let’s replace it with something more honest and ultimately more powerful: A recognition that living well with limb loss or limb difference is a shared effort. It takes individuals showing up for themselves. It takes professionals listening and adapting. It takes companies innovating responsibly. And it takes society doing the work - real, tangible, sometimes expensive work - to make inclusion more than just a nice idea. Because in the end, mindset might help you climb the mountain. But access determines whether you can even reach the trailhead.

If you live with limb loss or limb difference and try to stay active, you probably know this feeling. The feeling when things start clicking and you feel like you have your rhythm back, then something comes along and knocks you sideways. Maybe it is a skin issue, a socket problem, nerve pain, a fall, or a surgery you did not see coming. Suddenly the routines that made you feel strong and capable disappear, and you are back in recovery mode once again.
As the Paralympic Winter Games unfold in Italy, few teams capture the intensity and excitement of adaptive sport quite like the United States men's national para ice hockey team. One of the most successful programs in the history of the Winter Paralympics, the U.S. team has become a defining force in the fast-growing sport of para ice hockey. A sport known for its speed, physicality, and fiercely competitive international rivalries.
As the Paralympic Winter Games unfold in Italy, few athletes embody the spirit of adaptive sport quite like Oksana Masters. One of the most decorated Paralympians of her generation, Masters has built an extraordinary career across both Summer and Winter Paralympic sports, becoming a defining figure in Nordic skiing and a powerful voice for disability representation.

As the Paralympic Winter Games continue in Italy, Anna-Lena Forster has already made her mark on the competition. On day two of the Games, the German sit-skier delivered a standout performance to win gold in the women’s sitting giant slalom, securing Germany’s first gold medal of these Paralympics.

As the Paralympic Winter Games arrive in Italy this very evening, few athletes embody the spirit of adaptive sport quite like Brenna Huckaby. A three-time Paralympic gold medalist and one of the most decorated athletes in para snowboarding, Huckaby has become a defining figure in the sport, known not only for her results on the snow, but also for her advocacy for inclusion and visibility in disability sport.

In March 2026, the world of Paralympic sport will once again gather on snow and ice. From 6 to 15 March 2026, the Paralympic Winter Games will take place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. For ten days, hundreds of athletes with disabilities will compete in alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, snowboard, ice hockey, and wheelchair curling — sports that demand not only strength and endurance, but precision, trust in equipment, and the ability to perform in environments that were never designed with disabled bodies in mind.
For amputees, wheelchair users, visually impaired athletes, orthopedic technicians, therapists, and organisations working in disability sport, these Games are not just a spectacle. They are a moment of visibility, a testing ground for technology and training concepts, and a reminder that access to high-performance sport is always the result of long, often invisible work.
To understand why Milan–Cortina 2026 matters, it helps to look back at where the Paralympic Winter Games came from — and how much had to change before winter sport became a realistic arena for disabled athletes.

Wenn Kinder oder Jugendliche an Krebs erkranken, verändert sich nicht nur ihr Alltag – oft gerät auch etwas aus dem Blick, das für ihre Entwicklung ganz natürlich und lebenswichtig ist: Bewegung und Sport. Genau hier setzt das Netzwerk ActiveOncoKids an, ein deutschlandweit aktives Projekt, das Kindern, Jugendlichen und jungen Erwachsenen mit und nach Krebs dabei hilft, wieder aktiv zu werden, ihre Lieblingssportarten (neu) zu entdecken und Bewegung als festen Teil ihres Lebens zu integrieren.

Am 27. Mai 2021 veränderte ein Unfall in einer Boulderhalle das Leben von Fritz grundlegend und führte Monate später zur Amputation seines linken Unterschenkels. Zwischen den Extremen von „alles ist möglich“ und „nichts geht mehr“ fand er seinen ganz eigenen Weg zurück in ein aktives Leben – mit Geduld, Rückschlägen, Unterstützung und der richtigen Prothese. In diesem Blog erzählt Fritz von diesem Weg, von Bewegung, Sport und den Bergen nach der Amputation, in der Hoffnung, anderen Mut zu machen und zu zeigen: Eine Amputation ist nicht das Ende der Geschichte, sondern der Beginn eines neuen Kapitels.

Every so often, a story comes along that reshapes what we believe is possible. In early January 2026, former British Army Gurkha soldier Hari Budha Magar, a double above-knee amputee, completed one of the most revered challenges in mountaineering - the Seven Summits - becoming the first person with above-knee bilateral amputations in history to stand atop the highest peak on each continent.
Hello! My name is Tiina and I'm a knee-x amputee from Southern Finland. I've been an amputee for almost 30 years now. I've been using Ottobock Genium since November 2021 and I'm loving it. It makes me feel safe and gives me countless possibilities to enjoy my hiking hobby. And it does so also during the winter and snow season in Finland. Something I would like to tell you a bit more about in the following blog post.

So, heute ist der 31. Dezember und damit der letzte Tag des Jahres. Draußen ist es für unsere Breiten ungewöhnlich kalt und der Wetterbericht hat für die kommenden Tage Schnee und Eis angesagt. Sprich: Auch hier im Rheinland steht uns wohl der Winter ins Haus. Der Winter ist eine - in meinen Augen - tolle Zeit. Ich genieße es jedes Jahr aufs Neue: Die langen Abende, die gemütlichen Stunden zuhause und die Zeit mit Familie und Freunden. Darüberhinaus bin ich auch jemand, der gerade im Winter gerne und viel draußen unterwegs ist. Etwas, dass nach einer Oberschenkelamputation nicht immer ganz einfach ist. Daher hier ein paar Tips.

The new podcast is out. And this time it is hosted by the always amazing Sydney Marshburn. You know Sydney from her quarterly column here at The Active Amputee. In this month' podcast episode, Sydney reflects about the past year, the progress that has been made in terms of prosthetic devices and accessibility to modern adaptive technologies all around the globe, and the power of community. So lean back and enjoy the end of the year episode of the podcast.
Christmas is just around the corner. Less than three weeks, to be precise. If you haven’t done so, it is high time to think about presents for your loved ones. To make things easier, here are ten great ideas for your amputee friends and family members. Ranging from little ideas for a few bucks to big monster presents that blow a similarly big monster hole into your budget. We are talking from roughly 15.00 US$ to around 20,000.00 US$. Yes, I know, that is a very steep - almost obscene - price tag. But don't worry: seven of the ten gift ideas listed below are below 200.00 US$. So I am sure there is something for everybody.
In 2006, sepsis put me in intensive care for two weeks, and when I woke, my left leg had been amputated. That day changed everything. The years that followed tested every part of me, but they also marked the beginning of an incredible journey of recovery and rediscovery.
It’s been 19 years of adapting, learning, and finding strength in moments I didn’t think I could handle. Losing a limb as a young woman reshapes every part of your life. You must rebuild not only your mobility, but also your confidence, independence, and sense of self.
Heute nur ganz kurz und knackig und für die Kurzentschlossenen unter euch. Drei tolle Events finden noch vor Monatsende statt. Und wer es zeitlich einrichten kann, der/die sollte sich das nicht entgeghen lassen. Was? Nun, das Indoor Skydiving.

Mein Name ist Patrick und ich bin selbst – nach einem Unfall – zweifach amputiert. Dieser Umstand zählt zu den Hauptgründen für die Initiierung dieses Forschungsprojekts. Doch bevor ich mehr über die Hintergründe erzähle, möchte ich Sie gleich zur aktiven Teilnahme einladen, wenn Sie mit einer Oberschenkel-Amputation leben. Dazu müssten Sie lediglich 15 Minuten Ihrer Zeit in diesen anonymen Online-Fragebogen investieren. Schon mal besten Dank!
Starting a business career might feel intimidating — especially if you’ve grown up in systems that didn’t always prioritize accessibility, inclusion, or clarity. But here’s the thing: business is one of the most adaptive, creative, and open-ended fields out there. It rewards sharp thinking, pattern recognition, communication, and problem-solving — none of which require a specific body or neurotype. Whether you're a natural organizer, an idea machine, or someone who sees how things could run better, there’s a seat for you at the table. You don’t need to change who you are — you just need a map for the next move. This article breaks down the real-world paths into business careers: degrees, internships, jobs, and systems that work with you, not against you.

If you have ever lost something that once defined you (a sport, a passion, or even a part of yourself), you know the ache of wondering if you will ever find your way back to it. Many of us reach a point where we want to reconnect with the parts of ourselves that were left behind. My path led me back to the water.

Oscar Pistorius was once hailed as a global symbol of perseverance and triumph against adversity. Born with a rare congenital condition, he defied all odds to become one of the most recognized athletes in the world. But the inspiring narrative that once surrounded him took a dark and tragic turn in 2013, when he shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. His story is now one of both remarkable achievement and haunting controversy.

Mit der Kampagne „Invisible Class“ macht Ottobock auf Barrieren aufmerksam und zeigt, wie selbstbestimmtes Reisen für Menschen mit Behinderung gelingen kann
Summer is travel season! While lots of people are excited to pack their bags and head off, it's totally normal for amputees or those with limb differences to feel a bit nervous—especially if it's your first time traveling with a prosthesis. The good news is that with a little planning and preparation, your trip can be smooth, stress-free, and full of great memories.
Below are my top tips and personal advice to help you feel confident and travel with ease.

Throwback to the month of May: This past weekend, the chalk dust settled on an inspiring tester session at a local climbing gym in Cologne - a big shout-out to the Kletterfabrik in Ehrenfeld -, where individuals with limb loss and limb differences came together to challenge gravity, push their own boundaries, and question widely-held perceptions.
Hosted by LENTES PROTHESENWERKSTATT in collaboration with me and supported by other experienced climbers and a coach, the event created a safe and welcoming environment for people of all ability levels to experience the thrill of indoor climbing. Whether participants were seasoned climbers or completely new to the wall, the emphasis was on accessibility, on encouragement, on joy, and on community.
Der Sommer übt eine besondere Anziehungskraft aus. Er lockt uns hinaus in die Natur – auf sonnenbeschienene Wege, an leise plätschernde Flüsse und unter weite, blaue Himmel. Diese langen, warmen Tage wecken die Lust auf Abenteuer im Freien – auf Erholung an der frischen Luft und das beruhigende Knistern eines Lagerfeuers.
Für Menschen mit körperlichen Einschränkungen bringt der Sommer dabei oft beides mit sich: Vorfreude und Unsicherheit. Draußen unterwegs zu sein, bedeutet, den Traum vom Naturerlebnis mit einer guten Vorbereitung zu verbinden. Denn barrierefreie Outdooraktivitäten erfordern Planung – und vor allem eines: die Möglichkeit zur individuellen Anpassung. Sie ist die Brücke, die Wunsch und Wirklichkeit miteinander verbindet.
I recently took on a two-day canoe trip with my RevoFit® and RevoLock® systems down the River Lahn in Germany, adjusting for every phase of the journey: Tight fit for hauling gear, loose for long sits, and quick off/on—even in a wobbly canoe when needed. And yes, I can confidently say: “An adjustable socket lets me handle whatever the adventure throws at me.”

Summer - the season of golden evenings, long hikes, and beachside relaxation. However, for individuals with limb loss, it also marks the beginning of a far less glamorous phenomenon: the intersection of heat, humidity, and prosthetic discomfort. It's a reality few discuss, but nearly every amputee knows all too well.
Yes, we climb mountains and stroll along the shoreline, just like the images in motivational advertisements. Still, there's another side of summer that rarely gets airtime: swollen residual limbs, heat rashes, and the routine of nonchalantly removing a prosthesis in public while pretending it's perfectly normal. It's time we talk about the unfiltered summer experience of living with limb loss.

Terry Fox is one of Canada's most revered national heroes, not only for his athletic accomplishments but for his unwavering determination in the face of adversity. Born on July 28, 1958, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and raised in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Terry grew up as an active and determined individual. However, it was his response to a personal tragedy that defined his legacy and inspired millions around the world.
At the age of 18, Terry was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, which led to the amputation of his right leg. During his treatment, he witnessed the suffering of fellow cancer patients, many of them young children, and became determined to do something meaningful to fight the disease. Motivated by a deep sense of compassion and a desire to make a difference, Terry began training for what he called the "Marathon of Hope"—a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research.
This time of the year in 1980, Terry was about one third into his "Marathon of Hope". So I thought it would be a good occasion to remember him with an article on my blog.
Tomorrow, May 15th, 2025 it will be one year that Ottobock introduced its newest model of micro-processor knees to the market: The Genium X4. And right from its launch during the OT World in Leipzig, I had the chance to use the knee day in, day out. So it's time to lean back and look back at what the knee and I have done together. And then it will be time to look ahead and see what's coming up next. And let me tell you - spoiler alert - in both cases it has been a lot.

Folge 31 der deutschen Ausgabe meines Podcasts ist seit ein paar Tagen zu haben.
Heute im Interview Thomas Frey aus Köln. Thomas ist der Macher hinter dem mittlerweile in der elften Auflage stattfindendem Amp-Surfcamp. Thomas kann auf 40 Jahre Leben mit Amputation zurückblicken und ist stets voller Ideen, wie er seine Erfahrungen für sich selbst und für andere nutzbar macht und für ein besseres Leben einbringen kann.
Wer mehr über Thomas und das Amp-Surfcamp erfahren will, der schaut am besten mal auf seiner Homepage vorbei oder folgt ihm auf Instagram, LinkedIn oder YouTube.
So, nach einer längeren Pause geht es weiter mit der Serie 'Fünf Bilder und ich'. In mehr oder weniger regelmäßigen Abständen stellen sich Leute aus der Community anhand von fünfen ihrer Lieblingsbilder vor. Den Auftakt macht heute Kathy Rüsbüldt auf den hohen Norden der Republik. Vielen von euch ist Kathy durch ihre beeindruckenden Leitungen auf dem Stand-Up Paddle-Board bekannt. Einige hatten vielleicht auch schon die Chance, sie bei einem der SUP-Live-Events kennenzulernen.

Auch 2025 finden wieder zahlreiche Veranstaltungen statt, bei denen Menschen mit und ohne Handicap so einiges Neues ausprobieren können. Einen tollen Auftakt macht dieses Jahr der Inklusionstag von Be your Own Hero (kurz BYOH) auf der Fibo-Messe am 11. April in Köln.
BYOH ist ein inklusives Kampfsportprojekt, durch das Menschen mit und ohne Handicap in die Welt des Kampfsports eintauchen können. Ob Jung oder Alt – alle am Kampfsport interessierten Menschen können bei BYOH nicht nur mit geübten Kampfsportrainer*innen trainieren, sondern vor allem eine Menge Spaß haben und viele neue Erfahrungen sammeln. Ganz nach dem Motto: Sei dein eigener Held!
Nach den großartigen Erfolgen in den vergangenen Jahren, wird BYOH gemeinsam mit seinen langjährigen Unterstützer*innen von Fight Club Gelsenkirchen und anderen Partner*innen abermals einen Inklusionstag mit spannendem Programm anbieten. Und zwar am 11. April im Rahmen der Fibo, der weltweit größten für Fitness, Wellness und Gesundheit in Köln.
Also am besten gleich schon mal den Termin im Kalender vormerken.

Als Jérôme Bernard gerade neun Jahre alt war, verlor er bei einem, wie er es salopp nennt, „kleinen Zwischenfall im Leben“ beide Beine und einen Arm. Natürlich war das ein einschneidendes Ereignis, aber das hielt ihn nicht davon ab, mit seinen Freund*innen zu spielen und sich unzähligen Herausforderungen zu stellen. Mit der unerschütterlichen Unterstützung seiner Familie bastelte er sich behelfsmäßige Prothesen, die es ihm ermöglichten, mit dem Fahrrad über Bergpässe zu fahren und Skihänge hinunter zu carven.

When Jérôme Bernard was just nine years old, he lost both legs and an arm in what he casually calls 'a little incident in life'. Of course, it was a life-changing event, but that didn’t stop him from playing with his friends and taking on countless challenges. With the unwavering support of his family, he crafted makeshift prostheses that allowed him to cycle over mountain passes and carve his way down ski slopes.
Re-post from a recent article by Amplitude Magazin
Amplitude’s debut issue appeared in March 2015, 10 years ago this month. To help mark the occasion, our longtime friend and fellow storyteller Bjoern Eser invited us onto his podcast (The Active Amputee - English Edition) to look back on an eventful decade for the magazine and for the limb loss community as a whole.
The conversation runs a little over half an hour. Below, we’ve posted a few snippets of the transcript to whet your appetite. There’s a lot more information in the full episode, which you can hear at Buzzsprout (and most of the other players of your choice). Our thanks to Bjoern for the chance to reminisce, and for his many years of collaboration and support.
Visit Amplitude's webpage to find amazing information. You find the link here.

Heute möchte ich euch ein cooles Sport-Projekt vorstellen. CLIMB HIGH! e.V. - und sie leben Inklusion! Ich habe die Leute von CLIMB HIGH! das erste Mal auf der REHACARE Messe in Düsseldorf im September 2024 getroffen. Und da ich selbst gerne kletter, war mein Interesse sofort geweckt. Nach einem ersten Gespräch mit den Macher*innen hinter dem Verein war mir schnell klar: Da will ich mehr erfahren. Und davon sollen mehr Menschen wissen. Daher heute hier ein erster Artikel. Und ein Podcast ist bereits geplant.
Als ich das erste Mal von HelpYuu hörte, dachte ich: Klingt zu gut, um wahr zu sein. Eine Plattform, die Menschen mit Behinderungen oder Pflegegrad hilft, an Fördergelder zu kommen – und das ohne bürokratischen Stress? Doch je mehr ich mich damit beschäftigte, desto klarer wurde mir, dass HelpYuu genau das tut: Es nimmt den Förderprozess in die Hand, damit Betroffene sich auf das konzentrieren können, was wirklich zählt – ihr Leben.
So, die erste Podcastfolge für das neue Jahr ist ab sofort zu haben. Dieses Mal habe ich Christina Paetrow und Johannes Laing von Open Ocen e.V. im Interview. Euch erwarten 45 Minuten Unterhaltung, vollgepackt mit Infos rund ums adaptive Surfen, gelebte Inklusion und allerlei Vorgeschmack auf einen aktiven Sommer. Also: Schnappt euch einen Kaffee, macht es euch gemütlich und gönnt euch diese Folge des Podcasts.
Living as a digital nomad offers a rare combination of independence and discovery, especially for individuals with disabilities. While the lifestyle is full of possibilities, it comes with unique hurdles that demand creative approaches. Adopting adaptive tools and seeking accessible resources can turn obstacles into opportunities for growth. Remote work has become more feasible than ever, providing the chance to build a career without being tied to a single location. Thoughtful planning and the use of technology help ensure this way of life is both achievable and fulfilling.

Heute nur ganz kurz, da ich leider grade gesundheitlich etwas angeschlagen bin. Gestern erschien die online-Version meines Artikels für das Barrierefrei Erleben Magazin. Wer Lust auf einen kurzen Text zu einigen meiner Aktivitäten aus dem letzten Jahr hat, wer Lust auf Inspiration für Unternehmungen in diesem neuen Jahr hat, oder wer einfach nur ein paar nette Bilder von einer Prothese draußen in der Natur sehen will, dem kann ich diesen Beitrag sehr ans Herz legen. Eine ausführliche Rückschau zu 2024 folgt, sobald ich wieder fit bin.
Christmas is just around the corner. Less than three weeks, to be precise. If you haven’t done so, it is high time to think about presents for your loved ones. To make things easier, here are ten great ideas for your amputee friends and family members. Ranging from little ideas for a few bucks to big monster presents that blow a similarly big monster hole into your budget. We are talking from roughly 15.00 US$ to around 20,000.00 US$. Yes, I know, that is a very steep - almost obscene - price tag. But don't worry: seven of the ten gift ideas listed below are below 200.00 US$. So I am sure there is something for everybody.

In der vergangenen Woche gab es hier den ersten Teil meines Interviews mit Marian Veith zu lesen (wer den ersten Teil noch nicht gelesen hat, findet ihn hier). Marian hat vor einigen Jahren nur knapp eine Lawinenunglück überlebt. Seine Geschichte wie er nach lebensverändernden Verletzungen wieder auf die Beine kam steht im Focus der YouTube Dokumentation „New Boundaries - The Story of Marian“. Der Film ist ein gemeinsames Projekt von Ottobock und der Filmproduktion WE MAKE THEM WONDER.
Im heutigen zweiten Teil des Interviews geht es um die filmische Aufarbeitung seiner Geschichte und die abermalige Auseinandersetzung mit dem Lawinenunglück, die Reise zurück in ein sehr aktives Leben, den so wichtigen Austausch mit anderen Amputierten und die schon erreichten Meilensteine auf dem Weg zur Erfüllung eines Traumes: Wieder auf Skiern in den Bergen unterwegs zu sein.
Am Mittwoch war ein kurzer Beitrag über mich und mein aktives Leben mit Prothese in der WDR Lokalzeit zu sehen. Wer den Beitrag verpasst hat und da gerne noch mal reinschauen möchte, der findet ihn jetzt auch hier. Viel Freude beim Anschauen.

Vor einem guten Monat wurde die YouTube Dokumentation „New Boundaries - The Story of Marian“ der Öffentlichkeit vorgestellt. Die vierteiligen Serie - ein gemeinsames Projekt von Ottobock und der Filmproduktion WE MAKE THEM WONDER - begleitet den 34-jährigen Marian Veith auf seinem Weg und erzählt, wie er nach einem lebensverändernden Schicksalsschlag über seine Grenzen hinauswächst und sich dafür ein großes Ziel setzt: Eines Tages wieder Skifahren zu können.
Die sehr einfühlsam erzählte Geschichte, die in meinen Augen enorm gelungen filmische umgesetzt wurde, hat mich gleich bewegt. Und so ergriff ich die dankbar Gelegenheit beim Schopfe, als ich die Möglichkeit hatte, mit Marian ein Interview führen zum können.
Im ersten Teil unseres Gespräches geht es um den Unfall, die Zeit in der Klinik, die ersten Schritte auf der Prothese und das erste große Erfolgserlebnis nach seiner Amputation: Eine Runde mit Prothese auf dem Fahrrad. Dieser Artikel ist ab heute auf meinem Blog zu lesen.
In der kommenden Woche erscheint dann der zweite Teil des Interviews. Dann geht es um die filmische Aufarbeitung seiner Geschichte und die abermalige Auseinandersetzung mit dem Lawinenunglück, die Reise zurück in ein sehr aktives Leben, den so wichtigen Austausch mit anderen Amputierten und die schon erreichten Meilensteine auf dem Weg zur Erfüllung eines Traumes: Wieder auf Skiern in den Bergen unterwegs zu sein.
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