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Flying Fig . 13b . The ultralight aircraft is equipped with lei pe rt steering and brakes . (Photos by Toni James, courtes , side car for carrying av°heeluhair, and hand controlled ground Is, Inc.) modifications can be accomplished with virtually no change to the flight controls or to the control surfaces. Today, an increasing number of cooperatives are being formed that enable groups of pilots to collectively own ultralight aircraft. Through these cooperatives, the pilot with amputation can participate in flying at far less expense than this activity generally costs. Foradditional information onu!' tra!ightf!ying contact : . Aircraft Owner's Pilot Assn. c/o Glenn Rizner 421 Aviation Way Frederick, MD 21701 (301)695-2080 Bene- cjE '~- Sa (408)429-8447 s, Inc. President - IDad . California Wheelchair Aviators c/o Bill Blackwood 1117 Rising Hill Wr Euoondic' 920 (818)74E °FraedornFlvers, Inc. c/o Gary Vicks P[} . Box 479 2802 Singleton Street Rowlett, TX 75088 (214) 475-8870 - University of Tennessee Rehabilitation Engineering c/o Douglas Hobson, Technical Director 62 Court Avenue K6is,TN38163 (9O1)528-6445 16
Gardening ~~ Gardening often poses difficulty for people with amputation . The main problem is assuming the kneeling position because of the lack of plantar flexion ability of the prosthetic foot. When kneeling, the amputee often feels that his or her upper body is being pushed forward . For the person with abnve-knomannputationvvhovviuh' ea to be a gardener, a hydracadence knee unit that allows marked ankle plantar flexion may be considered . The gardener with below-knee amputation may experience pressure in the popliteal fossa area when in the kneeling position . The person with amputation also needs to be careful of we slippery ground when watering a garden. A solution is to garden at waist level while standing such as planting in flower boxes (Fig . 14a). Planting in hanging Oskets can be done at a table and hung afterwards. For wheelchair gardeners, it is best to work with plants that are low in height, such as dwarf fruit trees . A rigid garden hose extender may be useful for reaching far into the garden bed (Fig . 14b). Amputees who want to dig in the ground, however, can work in a sitting position using a blanket to sit on . Or, if kneeling is necessary, the gardener can request that his or her prosthetist fabricate a protective knee pad. If the padding is thicker for the sound ieg than for the prosthetic side, there would be room allowed for toe clearance on the prosthetic side . The gardener also can make a kneeling pad by placing foam rubber in a heavy plastic bag and sealing it with waterproof tape. Commercially made kneeling pads are available Fig. 14a . Window box gardening from a standing position. (Photo by Bernice Kegel) . Fig . 14b . A rigid watering hose extender. (Photo courtesy of Maureen Phillips) 17
Page 1 and 2: Contents vi Acknowledgments 67 Comp
Page 3 and 4: Preface During the rehabilitation p
Page 5 and 6: Sports for hose with Lower Limb Amp
Page 7 and 8: Bicycling Fig . 2 . Acyc!ist with u
Page 9 and 10: These and the tricycle for adults (
Page 11 and 12: sliding forward on the seat Canoe r
Page 13 and 14: straps which fit high - - - thigh a
Page 15 and 16: Fly ~ y ng overall feeling of physi
Page 17: To facilitate the pivoting action n
Page 21 and 22: shank of the prosthesis, simulates
Page 23 and 24: plate whereupon two small holes are
Page 25 and 26: Horseback Riding provides programs
Page 27 and 28: "residual limb stirrup" to maintain
Page 29 and 30: Ice Sledding • Skate Supply, Inc.
Page 31 and 32: Motorcycling Mountain Climbing For
Page 33 and 34: arm crutches so that in case of a f
Page 35 and 36: While some individuals with amputat
Page 37 and 38: of a half a mile or more . Thus man
Page 39 and 40: Scuba Diving ton) Foot developed by
Page 41 and 42: the amputation side of the body obv
Page 43 and 44: For static line jumps, the person w
Page 45 and 46: Fig. 46a . Unilateral knee disartic
Page 47 and 48: A beginning skier, indeed any skier
Page 49 and 50: Outriggers Outriggers are specially
Page 51 and 52: - National Handicapped Sports and R
Page 53 and 54: positions assumed are very similar
Page 55 and 56: the muscles of his lower torso. It
Page 57 and 58: needed, at which time it is attache
Page 59 and 60: Swimming People of all ages and dis
Page 61 and 62: Fig. 73 . Waterproof phenolic ankle
Page 63 and 64: Water Skiing The British Disabled W
Page 65 and 66: Fig . 79 . Skiing solo without a pr
Page 67 and 68: well. When the boat moves the skier
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Competitive Sports for Those with L
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For table tennis, a prosthesis is w
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Wheelchair Sports
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for increased maneuverability throu
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Archery, Crossbow, Dartchery • Ev
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~=0, Wheelchair Bask
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Wheelchair Bicycling Most individua
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spinal column is highly recommended
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Wheelchair Football Wheelchair Moto
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Wheelchair Unicurl at all times. To
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Wheelchair Field Events As the resu
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third of the revolution time for ac
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Wheelchair Marathon Training Though
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Wheelchair Slalom The slalom event
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