Alex Parra has always been athletic — before being diagnosed with Stage 2 osteosarcoma, he was training to compete at the high school state swimming championships. "I always wanted to just be as ...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - January’s ice storm put a few things on hold, but Saturday was a perfect day to re-schedule the Pacific Northwest Amputee Soccer Clinic. The free amputee and limb different ...

The accident tore off part of her leg, broke her neck, burned her with battery acid and left her in the hospital for months. She still can’t remember the day in September 1985 when a motorcycle ...

She had twice attempted suicide. In her early forties, she was given knee and ankle braces to treat her "instability." Because of discomfort, she rarely wore these and began using crutches. The ...

See moment crowd erupts in cheers for amputee in NYC Marathon Gianni Sasso, an amputee from Italy, inspired thousands as he competed the 2025 NYC Marathon on crutches to roaring cheers from spectators ...

Soccer is a sport enjoyed around the world, but a new accessible version is growing. Amputee soccer follows many of the same rules as the original, but with a few differences. The field is smaller, ...

Spectators lining the streets to cheer on runners competing in the 2025 New York City Marathon went wild for a man participating in the event on crutches, viral footage shows. Gianni Sasso, an amputee ...

The three main types of crutches are axillary, forearm, and platform. The type a person requires will depend on their needs and physical capabilities, as each assists movement in different ways.

In the heart of Zimbabwe, where dreams often contend with daunting realities, a powerful narrative of resilience, unity, and ambition is unfolding on the football pitch. It’s the story of Evergreen ...