A couple of months ago, I dove into my first session of Adaptive Standing Tennis. This isn’t “wheelchair tennis”, rather it’s a brilliant style of tennis that often allows … Read the rest “Getting my balance right”
Tag: limbshift
In 2023, the bottom half of my right leg was amputated. The cause was a combination of infection and previously undiagnosed diabetes. This happens to lots of people, and I hope these posts may help others.These posts appear in reverse chronological order, so go to the first story https://jamesobrien.id.au/2023/07/hes-conscious/ and take it from there.
After taking four months off work, due to my lower limb amputation and rehabilitation, and then returning part-time, I’m pretty much back to full-time now. Even so, there are still … Read the rest “Physio Friday”
For a few weeks now, I’ve been working on a passion project out of hours. I’ve kept it quiet because it was still in its very early formation, but it’s … Read the rest “A Project from the heart: Combining Radio and Lived Experience”
The most curious thing about my amputation is what is generally called “phantom” limb pain. I prefer the phrase phantom limb sensation, because often it’s just the constant feeling that … Read the rest “Sensation, Research, and Perspective”
I appeared tonight on ABC Radio’s Nightlife with Phil Clark, alongside occupational therapist Lisa Alexandridis, to discuss the practical realities of using mobility scooters. I shared my personal experience … Read the rest “Mobility Scooters on ABC Radio”
Based on some previous blog articles, a story about my use of a mobility scooter has appeared in the latest copy of the Amputees NSW journal, “Amputee Journal” (Edition 40, … Read the rest “A New Set Of Wheels”