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Amputee Sports
There are some amazing in depth websites here that display the various sporting events for amputees. The community and friendships that are created at this events are extremely heart felt and genuine. One of my favorite sites is devoted to the fact that amputees can and do ride mountain bikes. Plenty of good stories, photos, links and information about amputee cycling.
Definition:
Amputees are people who have lost a limb or part of a limb. Your limbs are your arms and legs. Losing a limb or part of a limb can be the result of illness or injury. Some people lose limbs in accidents or during a war. In other cases, people lose limbs as the result of illnesses such as diabetes, cancer and vascular diseases. If a limb or part of a limb causes great pain or threatens your health, you may need an amputation - surgical removal.
Some amputees have phantom pain, which is the feeling of pain in the missing limb. Other problems that can occur include grief, surgical complications and skin problems, if you wear an artificial limb. Many amputees use an artificial limb. Learning how to use it takes time. Physical therapy can help you adapt.
There are many orgazinations that facilitate events for amputees.
Organize camps, and clinics to teach adaptive individuals the skills required for participating in Sports on a recreational and/or competitive basis.
Create and support opportunities for individuals with permanent physical disabilities to participate in Sports.
Help disabled individuals obtain the necessary gear to participate in Sports
Grant athletes financial support towards snowboard, skateboard, wakeboard and rockcliming camps and competitions.
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