Fall 7 Times,
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What started with a simple Japanese proverb has grown into a global movement. Founded by marathon runner Beth Deloria in 2012, the Get Back UP Today movement seeks to raise awareness of a commonly experienced — yet rarely diagnosed — condition known as Foot Drop. She and tens of thousands of TeamUP members across the world are shedding light and inspiring others to overcome their obstacles and Get Back Up!
Fall 7 Times,
Get Back UP 8
What started with a simple Japanese proverb has grown into a global movement. Founded by marathon runner Beth Deloria in 2012, the Get Back UP Today movement seeks to raise awareness of a commonly experienced — yet rarely diagnosed — condition known as Foot Drop. She and tens of thousands of TeamUP members across the world are shedding light and inspiring others to overcome their obstacles and Get Back Up!
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First Responders with Disabilities
I am a Law Enforcement Officer. A “street cop”. I have disabilities. To the naked eye, you wouldn’t know. I call them “hidden disabilities”. I was born with a couple, potentially related, congenital birth defects. One is Clubfoot. It’s a lower limb... read more -
Steven Peace – What A Wonderful Ride
When I was young, riding my bike 2-3 miles to a friend’s house to do homework or play a sport, I never would/could have dreamed this would be such an integral part of my life. Even more so, the bicycle/tricycle would become what I am known for as an athlete, “trike... read more -
Jamie Whitmore – The Big “C”
I remember I had been searching for answers for months on what was causing my left hamstring pain. I went to specialist after specialist, hospital after hospital and all I kept getting was misdiagnosis after misdiagnosis. The pain was getting worse and I still... read more -
Lisa Victorius – Boston or Bust!
Following her debilitating injury in college which led to foot drop, Lisa shares her latest comeback story. Wednesday, March 25, 2009 – I had just finished a pool workout and was running 800m repeats with hurdles to practice for the steeplechase (a track race... read more -
Darren Smith – My Journey Through XTERRA as a Para-Triathlete
I’ve always loved mountain biking. Since I got my first bike in 1988, a Diamondback Ascent (rigid fork, no suspension), I fell in love with riding on trails Looking back, that was the wrong bike to be doing what I did with it, but there wasn’t... read more -
What’s Up, TeamUP? : Steven Peace Checks In
The following is a recent update from TeamUP Co-Captain Steven Peace, who has been a long-term advocate for people living with mobility challenges. When a severe stroke unexpectedly derailed his career in the US Navy, Steven found that competitive cycling was a key... read more -
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... read more -
“The Only Disability is a Bad Attitude”: Sean Clarke’s Story
Sean Clarke was just 7-years-old when the back of his left knee was severed by glass. The accident left him with permanent foot drop and peroneal nerve palsy in his lower left leg. The full scope of his injuries included: When Get Back UP Today learned that Sean was... read more -
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... read more -
A Veteran’s Story: Craig Vogtsberger
My name is Craig Vogtsberger and I come from a family of US military veterans. I served in the Army/Army National Guard from April 1995 to April 2003. In March 2001, I walked between two Humvees as they hit each other. I was crushed and trapped between them. I... read more
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Craig Vogtsberger: I’m a Stay-at-Home Dad with a Disability
Speaking with TeamUP co-captain Craig Vogtsberger today, you might never know he suffered a traumatic injury so severe doctors didn’t know where to begin. After being crushed between two Humvees during a training exercise in the National Guard, Craig was uncertain... -
“The Only Disability is a Bad Attitude”: Sean Clarke’s Story
Sean Clarke was just 7-years-old when the back of his left knee was severed by glass. The accident left him with permanent foot drop and peroneal nerve palsy in his lower left leg. The full scope of his injuries included: When Get Back UP Today learned that Sean was... -
Power of Adaptive Sports: Letchen Du Plessis Comes Full Circle
This year, the NOBULL CrossFit® Games added a new category – the adaptive division. For Letchen Du Plessis, who suffered an injury so severe that it was unclear whether she’d ever walk again, this was an opportunity to test just how far she had come. While Letchen... -
First Responders with Disabilities
I am a Law Enforcement Officer. A “street cop”. I have disabilities. To the naked eye, you wouldn’t know. I call them “hidden disabilities”. I was born with a couple, potentially related, congenital birth defects. One is Clubfoot. It’s a lower limb... -
Staying Positive in Dark Times
After the attack that nearly claimed her life left her paralyzed on her right side, Becky Piper faced a tough road to recovery. Though today her friends and family know her as an unwaveringly positive, upbeat person, that outlook didn’t come easy. In addition to the... -
Darren Smith – My Journey Through XTERRA as a Para-Triathlete
I’ve always loved mountain biking. Since I got my first bike in 1988, a Diamondback Ascent (rigid fork, no suspension), I fell in love with riding on trails Looking back, that was the wrong bike to be doing what I did with it, but there wasn’t...
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I have Charcot Marie Tooth Disease type 1A. I still go to the gym 4 times a week and hike around and play in nature. I am working with a personal trainer to get as strong as I can because I am embarking on a (mostly) solo around the world trip
Met with an accident have sciatic nerve palsy have a severe foot drop . After I bought the Allard blue Rocker on recommendation of my Sister Roshni Desai who is a Physical Therapist in USA along with her Orthotist I was able to walk without foot slap and can now run also . Have muscle atrophy but able to walk with proper balance of gait and can walk more than 5 Kms.
Like most, my Get Back Up story is a long one. The Cliffs Notes version is I developed foot drop a few years ago while I was running. It progressed and after over 2 years of medical appointments and tests, I was diagnosed with CECS (chronic exertional compartment syndrome). I had surgery in May 2018. Unfortunately I had a bad outcome. My foot drop remains and my nerve function is worse than it was before surgery.
Fortunately I discovered TeamUp and my surgeon agreed an AFO was my best option. In Nov 2018 I was fit with my ToeOff 2.0. Beth Deloria has been instrumental in getting me back to running with my Allard AFO. I’ve recently rejoined my running group and have started training for an early spring 10K. I even have my sights on a late spring 1/2 marathon! Thank you Beth and all TeamUp athletes for paving the way for running with foot drop!
I am 47 years old and live in Madison WI. I have CMT and am feeling the effects of this progressive neuropathy. I refuse to let it win, however, and continue to be an active biker, runner(slow), gym rat and parent.
I’m a right above knee amputee with foot drop on the left hand side. I love that my brace enables me to drive, play golf, go to work and participate in the community. It also means that I can physically function really well and provide support to amputees in the Australian community.
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