Tara Spero

My name is Tara Spero   I am 39 years old.  I have 5 beautiful children and many grandchildren.  I am married to my best friend.  All my life I have been an athlete. I am currently a state record holder in powerlifting for the state of Wyoming.  I run Spartans,...

Against All Odds

Those of us who have disabilities should never give up on hunting dreams of a lifetime. Those dreams are possibilities. This story begins with a lifetime of valuable hunting experiences. I was an active archer and with my brothers we had great success hunting several...

Traveling Tips for Amputees

Amputees are more mobile than ever before. You can do virtually anything, and when you travel, you don’t want anything to get in your way of fun. There are several items you’ll need to bring along with you to make your trip more pleasurable. Item Checklist: Dietary...

Fit-Well Needs Your Help – Today!

Dear Patient of Fit-Well Prosthetic & Orthotic Center, We Need YOUR Help TODAY! We are writing to ask for your assistance and to inform you of a very urgent and important issue that will ultimately affect your ability to receive appropriate prosthetic care in the...

Referring a Patient

When Referring Your Patient to a Prosthetist   A. Physical Exam (relevant to functional deficits) • Weight, height, weight loss/gain • Cardiopulmonary ex.amination • Musculoskeletal examination (Arm and leg strength; range of motion) • Neurological examination;...

Lamoni Riordan

When I was five years old I was involved in a lawn mower accident. In 2006 I had an elective surgery to amputate a little higher allowing for better prosthetics. Mentally I have had to overcome very deep depression and thoughts of suicide. I’ve also had to...
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