Amputee - Christine Peglegl

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She also runs an annual "Peg Leg Paddle" – a stand-up paddleboarding event on Idaho's Lake Coeur d'Alene, raising money for amputee youth camps. Amputee Christine Peglegl

Based on Christine Peglegl’s trajectory, the following recommendations are made for clinicians working with traumatic amputees: If you want to follow her journey, you

One might assume that a wooden peg leg is a step backward in prosthetic technology. However, Christine would disagree. Modern peg legs—crafted by a small guild of artisans she now collaborates with—offer surprising benefits: She also runs an annual "Peg Leg Paddle"

Of course, there are trade-offs. The peg leg has no ankle flexion, meaning Christine must compensate with exaggerated hip movements. Walking on uneven terrain requires intense core strength. And she has fallen hundreds of times. "Every fall teaches you something," she notes. "The peg leg is a harsh but fair teacher."