Rakesh K Srivastava, Kearney, NE: C-leg is a major breakthrough for
above knee amputees. I am an above knee amputee and did lose my leg at the age
of ten. I have been in Prosthetic profession for over three years have used
several kinds of knee units but after using C-leg I can say that C-leg is a
revolution in prosthetic field that has given me an opportunity to walk without
the fear of where my next step will be and achieve a more natural gait with
different walking speeds. I feel like I am completely a new man and am able to
perform the activities that would not have been possible. .
Regina Hanson, North Platte, NE: The Wonderful people of
Family O & P truly are an amazing group of professionals, caring and human
beings! They helped make my transition to having a prosthesis a very positive
experience. What also impressed me is that Family O & P have individuals
working for them who are amputees themselves! With Family is where you should
begin with and stay.
Deb Hanebuth, Nebraska: Deb Hanebuth has had left side hemi-paresis for 14 years, due to a traumatic
brain injury. Over the years her walking had become so laborus due to
hyperextension of the knee that she was unable to work. She had been treated in
the past with a knee orthosis, but found it ineffective and difficult to
use.
After being fit by Family Orthotics and Prosthetics Orthotist Ken Vyvlecka
with the Townsend Custom KAFO, this is a few of her comments. "I wish I would have done this years ago. It changed my life. Work
became impossible due to my lack of knee control. I had given up on walking for
pleasure, now I have no knee, hip or back pain. I would encourage anyone
who is considering the townsend kafo to do it!"
Deb Hanebuth, Nebraska
Todd Grothe, North Platte, NE:
Regarding my Sole Support Custom foot orthotics."I have been acquainted with Family O & P for three years now and have
personally used their products with outstanding results.
I do not hesitate to
refer any athlete with lower extremity problems to Family O & P because of
the wonderful outcomes resulting in quick, pain free, return to play experienced
by these competitors!
Thank you Family O & P!
Todd Grothe MS LATC CSTS"
Janet Dible, Rexford, Kansas:
I have had "foot trouble" for over thirty years. I've had both joints on my
big toes surgically replaced, and nearly two years ago, I fell from a tractor
and suffered a compound fracture of my ankle. When I visited the physical
therapist, he suggested that I go to Family Orthotics and Prosthetics for custom
foot orthotics.
This visit made all the difference. I was given foot orthotics for my shoes,
and I no longer had a stabbing pain in my heel. It was the difference between
night and day! I wish I had visited Family O&P years ago! I thought it was
just another way into the pocket book. Boy, was I wrong!
Janet Dible,
Rexford, Kansas:
Mark Kottmeyer, Nebraska:
I have been hoping that I would run into you sometime so that I could tell
you what a blessing your work has been to me. The inserts you made for my shoes
have been a great help. I feel like a kid again.
My feet and back feel much better at the end of a long day. I feel more
energetic and I am in a lot better mood when I get home. Merry Christmas to you
and your family!! God Bless!!
Mark Kottmeyer,
Nebraska
Mary Ann Holmquist , Nebraska:
I want you to know how pleased I am with my Arizona AFO! Besides making
walking easier, it has helped my back from getting tired and keeps my ankle and
knee from turning to the inside. Thanks again to Ken Vyvlecka at Family O&P
and his expertise for recommending the Arizona AFO.
Mary Ann Holmquist,
Ravenna, Nebraska
Berneice Zimmerman, Nebraska:
"Without my custom insoles from Ken Vyvlecka at Family O&P, I could not
be working! I am walking so much better than before, thank you!"
Berneice Zimmerman,
Nebraska
