Guest Blogger’s Tips: Finding “Mr. Right Boot” (for AFOs)

Guest Blogger’s Tips: Finding “Mr. Right Boot” (for AFOs)

  READERS’ NOTE: This post has been updated to include MEN’S BOOTS, TOO! See end of this post for Men’s boot options for AFO-wearers. Just in time for fall, we want to share an article written by GetBackUPToday friend and fellow blogger, Lainie...
MICA Month: Standing Up For Those Who Can’t

MICA Month: Standing Up For Those Who Can’t

March 2, 2016 was one of the most frightening and confusing days of my life. During labor and delivery with my firstborn child, Noah, my peroneal nerve and sciatic nerve were severely damaged. This diagnosis took months to get from doctors, as no one initially knew...
Paralympics Guide Part 1: History, Principles & Common Myths

Paralympics Guide Part 1: History, Principles & Common Myths

Wow, what an incredible two weeks of Olympic competition we just witnessed. Now get ready to kick it up a notch as the excitement builds for the Paralympics! The official Opening Ceremony begins at 8pm Tokyo time on August 24thwhere we anticipate the start of another...
Tips for the Newly Quarantined Part One: Staying Active

Tips for the Newly Quarantined Part One: Staying Active

The last few weeks have been an unprecedented time for everyone. Concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic have ground life to a halt for most people, forcing us to find new ways of maintaining a “normal” routine. From her home in Colorado, TeamUP Co-Captain Becky Piper has...