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Monthly Archives

Jul17

Adaptive Neural Systems Laboratory with Dr. Ranu Jung, Ph.D.

On this episode of revAMPd Brian talks with Dr. Ranu Jung, Ph.D. the Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the head of the Adaptive Neural Systems Laboratory at Florida International University.  Join Brian as he and Dr. Jung discuss FIU’s Neural Enabled Prosthetic Hand which has been approved by the FDA for the first in human trial.

For more information about Dr. Jung, check out her FIU Profile

For more information about FIU’s Adaptive Neural Systems Laboratory visit http://ans.fiu.edu/ and connect with them on Facebook and twitter.

For more information about the Neural Enabled Prosthetic Hand System visit http://news.fiu.edu/2017/03/fda-approves-first-in-human-trial-for-neural-enabled-prosthetic-hand-system-developed-at-fiu/110095

For information about the Neural Enabled Prosthetic Hand research study visit http://ans.fiu.edu/S3EN/index.shtml

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook @REVAMPDPODCAST

Jul10

Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics with Jeff Brandt

On this episode of revAMPd Brian talks to Jeff Brandt, CPO, the Founder and CEO of Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics and the co-founder of Kinetic Revolutions.

Join Brian as he and Jeff discuss Jeff’s start in the O&P industry, the patient centered approach used by Ability, community outreach, healthcare, advocacy and so much more.

For more information about Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics visit www.abilitypo.com and connect with them on Facebook, twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

For more information about Kinetic Revolution visit www.kineticrevo.com and connect with them on Facebook, twitter and Instagram.

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook @REVAMPDPODCAST

Jul03

Surviving the Bosnian Genocide with Maja Kazazic

On this episode of revAMPd, Brian talks to Maja Kazazic about her harrowing, inspirational and incredible journey from surviving the Bosnian genocide to making the extremely difficult decision to leave her family to receive medical care in the United States; her friendship with Winter the Dolphin, how an amputee Great Dane named Rosie changed her life, how to be truly happy and so much more.

For more information about Maja visit www,majakazazic.com and connect with Maja on twitter @MajaKazazic and connect with Maja and Rosie on Facebook @majaandrosie

Check out Maja and Rosie on the cover of the June 2017 Edition of The O&P Edge

Check out Maja’s Youtube Channel

Watch what happens when Rosie tries to make unexpected friends

Watch Rosie’s reaction when she sees herself on TV

Rosie loves to kayak with Maja

Check out Maja’s profile at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook @REVAMPDPODCAST

Jun26

Service Dogs For Heroes with B.J. Ganem

On this episode of revAMPd Brian talks with U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Wounded Warrior, amputee and Program Director for Service Dogs for Heroes B.J. Ganem. Join Brian and BJ as they discuss BJ’s inspirational journey from serving our country in Iraq, to finding his new purpose with Service Dogs for Heroes, being featured by President George W. Bush in Portraits of Courage, playing on the Wounded Warrior Amputee Football team, therapy golf and so much more.

For more information about BJ, visit www.bjganem.com and connect with him on Facebook @BJGanemOfficial

Read about BJ on the Wounded Warrior Amputee Football Team

Check out BJ’s profile at the George W. Bush Presidential Center

Purchase Portraits of Courage by President George W. Bush

For more information about Service Dogs for Heroes visit www.servicedogsforheroes.com and connect with them on Facebook @ServiceDogsForHeroes

Check out Service Dog’s for Heroes profile on Blue Buffalo’s website https://bluebuffalo.com/servicedogs/service-dogs/

Read about Service Dog’s for Heroes on the American Kennel Club website http://www.akc.org/content/entertainment/articles/service-dogs-for-heroes-providing-the-perfect-partners-for-veterans/

Watch the PetSmart – Service Dogs for Heroes TV Commercial https://youtu.be/eEC8bDN5iTE

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook @REVAMPDPODCAST

Jun19

Amputee Coalition with Jack Richmond

On this episode of revAMPd, Brian talks with Jack Richmond, the President and CEO of the Amputee Coalition about the mission and work of the Amputee Coalition, their upcoming National Conference, legislative issues facing the limb loss community, the #AmplifyYourself initiative, the importance of the National Limb Loss Resource Center and so much more.

For more information about the Amputee Coalition visit www.amputee-coalition.org

If you or someone you love lives with limb loss, the Amputee Coalition has a an active Facebook community where members can ask questions, as well as find support and encouragement. For more information, visit Amputee Coalition’s Facebook Page.

You can also interact with the Amputee Coalition on twitter and Instagram.

Check out Amputee Coalition on Youtube.

For more information about the #AmplifyYourself initiative, to share your story, contact your insurance company, congressional representative or U.S. Senator, visit www.amplifyyourself.org

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook @REVAMPDPODCAST

Jun12

Amputees and Flying with Brian Moser

On this episode of revAMPd host and LBKA Brian Moser discusses tips and strategies for successful and stress free airline travel for people living with limb difference.

For more information on TSA Pre-check visit www.tsa.gov/precheck

To contact TSA Cares, call toll-free 855-787-2227

Connect with Brian on Facebook, twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook @REVAMPDPODCAST

Jun05

Right Footed with Jessica Cox

On this episode of revAMPd Brian talks to the star of “Right Footed,” Jessica Cox about her inspirational journey into the Guinness Book of World Records as the first armless person in the world to become a pilot; her work as an ambassador with Handicap International, meeting Pope Benedict, President Obama, writing her first book and so much more.

For more information about Jessica, visit www.jessicacox.com and connect with her on Facebook and twitter

Check out Jessica’s blog with Handicap International

For more information about Handicap International, visit www.handicap-international.us and connect with them on Facebook and twitter.

For more information about “Right Footed,” visit www.rightfootedmovie.com and connect with them on Facebook and twitter

Check out “Right Footed” on FUSE TV

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook @REVAMPDPODCAST

May29

UnThinkable with Scott Rigsby

On this episode of revAMPd, Brian talks with Ironman and bilateral amputee Scott Rigsby about his incredible journey from a near death accident to becoming the first bilateral amputee to complete the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.

For more information about Scott visit www.scottrigsbyfoundation.org check out Scott’s book “UnThinkable” and connect with him on Facebook

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook @REVAMPDPODCAST

May22

HuMoTech with Josh Caputo

On this episode of revAMPd Brian sits down with Josh Caputo, the founder, president and CEO of HuMoTech in Pittsburgh, PA to discuss HuMoTech’s revolutionary prosthetic emulator and how HuMoTech is changing the face of prosthetics and making the world a better place.

For more information about HuMoTech, visit www.humotech.com and connect with them on Facebook, twitter and Instagram

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook @REVAMPDPODCAST

May15

Phantom Pain Management with Dr. Anthony Kirby, M.D.

This episode of revAMPd, which was recorded live at De La Torre’s Cinco de Mayo amputee event on May 5, 2017, features physiatrist and pain management specialist Dr. Anthony Kirby, M.D. As with any live recording, it’s possible that the audio quality may not be as good as we would like or expect. We apologize in advance if any audio nuances interfere with your enjoyment of listening to Dr. Kirby’s speech.

For more information about Dr. Kirby visit www.southhillspainandrehab.com

For more information about revAMPd visit www.revampdpodcast.com and connect with us on Facebook @REVAMPDPODCAST

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