| Calendar of Events | October 28, 2012
Howl-O-Ween Extravagaza
Horry County Animal Care Center
October 31-November 2, 2012
OPIE Boot Camp |
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The SC Eat Smart Move More Coalition coordinates obesity prevention efforts across the state and leads the implementation of South Carolina's Obesity Prevention Plan.Learn More
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Lyons Links: Issue 36
October 2012
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Greetings!
In honor of National Physical Therapy Month, here's a great video from the APTA celebrating all the hard work that Physical Therapists do! 
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Lyons P&O's mission is caring for all your prosthetic and orthotic needs! If there is anything we can do to make your O&P experience even better, don't hesitate to let us know! Please feel free to let us know your thoughts and opinions on our newsletter and please, feel free to forward it on to anyone you think might like to receive it.
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Kickstart Orthosis - inspired by horses!
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From medGadget
Kickstart Kinetic Orthosis, a device that helps people with neurological disorders affecting the strength of their legs walk with greater ease and precision. It stores energy during flexing of the knee and releases it to help propel the foot forward during extension. According to the company, the Kickstart was "inspired by the anatomy of horses, whose long tendons span multiple joints and allow for highly efficient walking and running."
Since it's not powered, it doesn't require heavy batteries that need to be recharged, nor motors that make noise and complicate the mechanics, and can be used on one or both legs depending on the patient's needs. Watch the video!
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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 The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) is a collaboration of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working together to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, and provide greater access to services. Know someone who needs information on finding a low cost screening location? Click here. |
| Ask the Prosthetist....Alex Lyons, CPO |
Q: My son is an amputee and he doesn't know any other children who are amputees. He is feeling pretty alone. Do you have any suggestions?
A: Check out this video from Camp No Limits! Camp No Limits is a non-profit organization 501 (c)(3) providing camps for children with limb loss, and education, mentorship, and support to these children and their families. Camp No Limits has now expanded nationwide with 7 camps in Maine, Missouri, Maryland, Florida, Idaho, California, and Camp sNOw in the winter in Maine while partnering with Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation. Expansion is planned in 2013
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The mission of Lyons Prosthetics & Orthotics is to promote the well-being of individuals with amputations, orthopedic injuries, and disabilities in the Horry County Community. We provide accessible, quality O&P care, utilizing state of the art designed artificial limbs and braces. We are committed to quality and emphasize trust, respect, confidentiality, and compassion in a collaborative effort with the overall greater health care community.If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to contact me at 843-347-5800.
Sincerely,
Alexander Lyons, CPO
Lyons Prosthetics & Orthotics
(843) 347-5800
PS - Your Healthy Eating recipe of the month! |
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