http://amp4life.blogspot.com/ This is week 6 of questions and answers with Wes. Let me know your thoughts about the style of this episode. I appreciate the support and thank all of my dedicated subscribers. Subscribe and leave a comment let me know if you want a SHOUT OUT in the next video (none this week).
Wes: Great Q&A spots; your openness is very valuable. Question: From Episode 6--"hopping is handy"---are you concerned that, over time, hopping will stress your right knee/ankle/foot?
@59robjon Hey "59robjon", that is not true about the C-Leg and 2 mode. All C-Leg's since the first model in 1997 can have a 2nd program mode setup for what ever activity you want. That can be free swing all the way to a locked knee. The prosthetist must program the 2nd mode to what you want it to be. So it does not have to be just free swing. I know many above knee amputees with a right leg that drives a normal car, using 2nd mode programmed to let them go from the gas to brake pedal safely.
@ Wes you're awesome - quick questions for next time: (2) Do you take your leg off to get it out of the way when you drive? (2) Have you ever considered having having hand controls installed on your car? They are really cool and make driving a lot easier for amps. PS love the 1-legged stair climbing, I think you can go up and down faster than a 2-legged person. (LOL) Just amazing my friend. Later
Wes: Great Q&A spots; your openness is very valuable. Question: From Episode 6--"hopping is handy"---are you concerned that, over time, hopping will stress your right knee/ankle/foot?
Showtoe22 5 months ago
Q. Do you have a flexible socket or is it rigid?
sadavefan 5 months ago
Q. Do you have a socket that is flexible or is it rigid? Is sitting down with a socket uncomfortable?
Thanks and love the Q and A!
sadavefan 5 months ago
@59robjon Hey "59robjon", that is not true about the C-Leg and 2 mode. All C-Leg's since the first model in 1997 can have a 2nd program mode setup for what ever activity you want. That can be free swing all the way to a locked knee. The prosthetist must program the 2nd mode to what you want it to be. So it does not have to be just free swing. I know many above knee amputees with a right leg that drives a normal car, using 2nd mode programmed to let them go from the gas to brake pedal safely.
randyhanger 5 months ago
Why is your hair so short???
birkenstockcaster 5 months ago
Q. Can you climb a ladder (both solid or rope ladders) with an AK prosthesis or is it easier/quicker to climb without the prosthesis?
danyall 5 months ago
@ Wes you're awesome - quick questions for next time: (2) Do you take your leg off to get it out of the way when you drive? (2) Have you ever considered having having hand controls installed on your car? They are really cool and make driving a lot easier for amps. PS love the 1-legged stair climbing, I think you can go up and down faster than a 2-legged person. (LOL) Just amazing my friend. Later
anthonykingatl 5 months ago
Another great Q & A!
ausJB85 5 months ago