Positive News
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Microprocessor and Mechanical Prosthetic Knees
Watch amputee, Josephine, talk about her own mechanical and microprocessor prosthetics and how she uses them. She also covers the benefits of having a symbiotic relationship between her NHS prosthetic and privately supplied prosthetic.
3 Peaks, 1 Week, 1 Leg!
On the 19th of July amputee, Josephine, and her 3 Peaks team (Sean, Robert, Emily, Tracy, Nicholas, Yegor and Yulia) set-off on a mission to climb 10,000 feet in order to raise £10,000 for Positive Bones. The 10,000 feet in question would be covered over the course of 3 mountains, the 3 highest peaks within the UK; Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis.
Socket Comfort for Amputees
Our founder, Josephine Bridges, recently contributed to the Dorset Orthopaedic Blog discussing socket comfort. Read more about it here!
Birmingham to Burton
Josephine Bridges kayaked a total of 40 miles and 50 locks soon after her amputation - an incredible demonstration of the resilience she and so many people living with limb differences show every day.
What is limb disability?
At Positive Bones we want to empower those with limb disability live a life without limits, but what do we mean by limb disability?
Valentines Ball
On Valentines night in 2019 Cinderella went to the ball to auction for some incredible donated prizes and raise money for Positive Bones in the process. The night was an amazing success with a grand total of £10,000 raised!