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Monthly Archives

Oct30

Hopalong’s Guide to the Galaxy with Fritz Rudy

On this episode of revAMPd, Brian talks with adaptive athlete, outdoorsman, Rush Foot Rebel and right below knee amputee Fritz Rudy. Join Brian as he talks to Fritz about his limb loss journey, hunting, fishing, competitive shooting and how to fearlessly take your life back and overcome anything that happens to you.

For more information about Fritz, connect with him on Facebook, twitter and Instagram.

Check out Fritz’s blog “Hopalong’s Guide to the Galaxy.”

Watch as Fritz goes Rogue.

RUSH into the Wild with Fritz Rudy.

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook, twitter and Instagram @revAMPdPodcast

 

Oct23

Camp No Limits with Sara McLaughlin

On this episode of revAMPd, Brian talks with Sara McLaughlin, the head physical therapist for Camp No Limits, about the mission and work of Camp No Limits as well as her unique journey as both a physical therapist and the mother of a child living with limb loss.

For more information about Camp No Limits visit www.nolimitsfoundation.org and connect with them on Facebook, twitter and Instagram

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook, twitter and Instagram @revAMPdPodcast

Oct16

Breast Cancer Awareness with guest Dena Foster

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and on this episode of revAMPd Brian talks with upper extremity amputee and breast cancer survivor Dena Foster about her limb loss journey and her battles with breast cancer. Dena and Brian also discuss the importance of monthly self exams and yearly mammograms for all women.

For more information about breast cancer, visit www.breastcancer.org

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook, twitter and Instagram @revAMPdPodcast

Oct11

Amp Up! Support Group

Oct09

Amputee Firefighter/EMT, Mountain Climber, Jeff Bryan

On this episode of revAMPd, Brian talks with Jeff Bryan, a firefighter/EMT who returned to full active duty after becoming an RBKA. Join Brian and Jeff as they discuss Jeff’s incredible journey, as well as his many climbing adventures.
For more information about Jeff, follow his adventures on Instagram @amputee_fire_climber

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook, twitter and Instagram @revAMPdPodcast

 

Oct02

Rush Foot Rebel Todd Domingo

On this episode of revAMPd, Brian talks with bilateral amputee Todd Domingo, the founder and support group leader of Amputee Coalition of Toronto, amputee advocate, adaptive runner, motivational speaker and fellow Rush Foot Rebel.

Join Brian and Todd as they talk about Todd’s inspirational journey with limb loss, the importance of providing peer support for amputees, running and so much more.

For more information about Todd, follow him on Instagram @amput_o

Please help Todd get the running blades he needs by donating to his gofundme page “Help Me Run With Running Blades”

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook, twitter and Instagram @revAMPdPodcast

 

Sep25

Amputee Clinic with Guest Dr. Michael C. Munin, M.D.

On this episode of revAMPd, Brian sits down with Dr. Michael C. Munin, M.D., a physiatrist at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center who directs the Prosthetic Rehabilitation Clinic at UMPC; Dr Munin is also a professor and Vice Chair of Strategic Planning and Program Development for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Join Brian as he and Dr. Munin discuss amputee rehabilitation and why it’s important for every amputee to go to have a physiatrist as well as visit an amputee clinic.

For more information about Dr. Michael C. Munin, M.D., check out his UPMC Profile and his University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine profile.

For more information about The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center please visit www.upmc.com

For more information about the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine please visit www.medschool.pitt.edu

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook, twitter and Instagram @revAMPdPodcast

 

Sep18

Donning and Doffing Your Rush Foot Shell

Our friends at Rush Foot demonstrate how to easily don and doff the foot shell of your Rush Foot.

Sep18

FOP with Ashley Kurpiel

On this episode of revAMPd Brian talks with Ashley Kurpiel, the only amputee in the world diagnosed with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. Join Brian and Ashley as they discuss her inspirational journey of refusing to allow her diagnoses to stop her from living life to the fullest every single day.

For more information about Ashley, connect with her on Facebook @FlipFlop15

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook, twitter and Instagram @revAMPdPodcast

Sep17

Amputee Walking School

Amputee Walking School
Tuesday, October 3, 2:00PM – 4:00 PM
UPMC Mercy South Side Outpatient Center
2000 Mary Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Located in the therapy gym on the first floor.

 

Amputee Walking School
Wednesday, October 4, 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Forbes Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
6655 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Located in the therapy gym on the first floor

 

Both events are free and open to all amputees.

 

For more information visit www.amputeewalkingschool.com and connect with Amputee Walking School on Facebook
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