Direct Socket is a One Visit Solution for TT and TF amputees, which enables your new socket to be completed in one day. Not only does this enable you to spend more time doing the things you love by reducing visits, Direct Socket has proven to be a more comfortable socket solution providing even pressure to your residual limb.

This interactive session has been developed to provide prosthetic users more information about the prosthetic products and technologies available globally. This session includes testimonials from NZ amputees who have already been benefiting from Direct Socket as well as information from our Össur Prosthetist and a Q&A. 

Webinar Presenters:

Sarah Mulroy-Lang: Össur Clinical Specialist Prosthetist

Nick Roumonada: Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Presented by Cathy Howells, Amputee Physiotherapist, this webinar session is an insight into how amputees can optimise their mobility by learning exercises that will carry over into their daily life, improve balance, understand amputee movement and how to move more efficiently as an amputee.

Presented by Darrel Sparkes, Taekwondo instructor, this webinar session covers the basics of Taekwondo, using exercises that encourages coordination and movement, including step-by-step instructions on how to kick, punch and block.

Presented by Lizzie Carey, CPO, this webinar session covers running solutions for all mobilities, including activities for low active amputees.

Presented by Cathy Howells, Amputee Physiotherapist, this webinar takes you through a TABATA workout, covering essential exercises needed for optimal use of a prosthesis and to keep fit as an amputee.

A motivational presentation by Össur Ambassadors Nathan Parker and Mike Rolls, this webinar session will motivate amputees to go further in life and unlock their potential as an individual.

Presented by Brett Jones, running coach, this webinar session covers running solutions for amputees, including how to prepare and start your running journey.

Additional resources referenced in Brett's presentation:

• Load Management
• Sprinter's Warm Up Program
• Running Stretches Program

This session will teach you the fundamentals of adaptive surfing to prepare you for the waves. Together with Jade 'Red' Wheatley, Össur Ambassador an Surfing Champion, and Dan Frodsham, Newcastle Surf School Instructor, we explore coaching, training, surf skill, how to prepare you with the mindset, ocean sense and etiquette involved in adaptive surfing.

This session will teach you the fundamentals of what you need to know to start your snow journey, including how to participate with Disabled Wintersports Australia (DWA). The webinar is presented by Össur Ambassador and Snowboarding legend Joany Badenhorst, joined by special guests Josh Hanlon, Mobility Clinic on the Snow 2019 attendee, and DWA superstar, Tom Hodges.