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  Staying active is more than a hobby - it is a way of life. Whether you were an avid runner, casual hiker or someone who enjoyed physical activit...

  Increased sweating is inevitable during the warmer months - here are some tips to help you stay dry and comfortable this summer.   As the war...

If you or a loved one is facing an amputation, you are not alone - there is a supportive community here in Manitoba that can help walk with you throug...

April is Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month  April is Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time for us to raise awarene...

  At Winnipeg Prosthetics and Orthotics, we are fortunate to have Jodie, an experienced and compassionate Orthotist who joined our team in...

Custom Orthotics play a crucial role in enhancing mobility and alleviating pain for individuals with various foot and lower limb conditions. While pre...

Prosthetics can significantly improve quality of life, enhancing mobility and independence for those who use them. However, like any other piece of eq...

In recent years, the field of assistive technology has seen remarkable advancements, especially in the realm of prosthetics and orthotics. These innov...

Most of us have heard of the benefits that custom foot orthotics can have to treat foot abnormalities, such as pronation, plantar fasciitis or ulcers,...

Losing a limb is a life-altering event that can have a profound impact on an individual's emotional well-being. Whether the loss is due to trauma, ill...

The world of prosthetics has made incredible advances over the years, providing individuals with limb loss a new lease on life. However, with these ad...

What is your position at Winpo? What was your journey to get there?   Prosthetic Resident. I completed a masters degree in Rehabilitation sciences ...

Deciding on the right prosthetic components and design can have a profound impact on the quality of life for individuals with limb loss. With advancem...

Over the years, prosthetic technology has undergone a remarkable evolution, transforming the lives of millions of people worldwide. This blog post exp...

For many, including physicians and allied health professionals, orthotics and prosthetics have been somewhat of a mystery with respect to who provides...

Sleep is an essential part of our lives. It is crucial for our physical and mental well-being, and it helps us to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Howeve...

There are many different types of therapies that can help persons with an amputation manage discomfort and adjust to life without a limb and wearing a...

Nick Leclerc recently joined the WinPO team under somewhat unique circumstances, having the perspective of a person with an amputation while working i...

Most Certified Orthotists, Certified Pedorthists and other medical professionals would agree that plantar fasciitis, statistically speaking, occupies ...

Individuals with diabetes have an increased risk of amputation, most often that being a lower limb amputation. You might be asking yourself, ‘what i...

Over 225,000 Canadians live with an amputation every day. Whether it is upper or lower limb loss, often people are fitted with prosthesis that will he...

Amos Unrah has been a person with an amputation for most of his life. He has been a patient at Winpo for the past eight years since he moved to Manito...

Whether you are adjusting to life with an amputation or are a long-time prosthetic user, one key strategy that may help is a small survival kit. A sma...

With all of this warm weather it is the perfect time to get out for a round of golf. If you have recently lost a limb, you may believe you are unable ...

Yoga has been used for centuries for all of the benefits that it offers. It aids in peoples mental and physical well-being no matter what the skill le...

What is your role at Winpo and when did you join the team?   SA: I immigrated to Canada in September 2006 and within two weeks I joined WinPO team ...

If you enjoy exercising by regularly running and have recently experienced a lower limb amputation or about to face one know that you will still have ...

A service animal, typically a dog, is trained to assist a person who has a disability. Technically any animal can be a service animal as long as they ...

If you have had a chance to interact with Marc Pépin we are sure you had a great experience. Marc joined our team in September of 2019 and has been...

There are many reasons why your loved one could have undergone an amputation or has a scheduled amputation. Whether it is from an accident or a diseas...

Diane Hrychuk is a long-time patient at WinPo, she is an inspiration to many participating in National and International sporting events when she was ...

There are many different types of suspension systems that are used to suspend a prosthesis.  The suspension system of a prosthesis is a crucial facto...

No matter what the circumstance is, when your child returns to school it can be stressful. Whether your child is returning to school for the first tim...

  When did you become an amputee?   I was first diagnosed with a degenerative small vessel disease called Buergers Disease effecting mostly my ha...

Hiking as a person with an amputation can be a great way to get outside and get active. One advantage to hiking is that it often does not require a sp...

A career in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics is a well-respected profession within the medical field. It can be a little overwhelming to understand what p...

Now that the weather is warming up people are gearing up to get outside. Outdoor activities can be a challenge for those living with an amputation but...

When a person with an upper limb amputation uses a prosthesis; there are typically three styles of prostheses to choose from: passive, body-powered, o...

Back pain in persons with lower limb amputations is quite common. In fact, it can be more common to have back pain than not as an amputee. As you adju...

It’s no secret that any type of amputation will change your life. Just like anything in your life, it is up to you on how you handle it and what typ...

This is the third part of a three-part series on Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) education and training in Canada. The first and second parts ca...

This is the second part of a three part series on Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) education and training in Canada. The first part can be found ...

This is the first of a three part series on Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) education and training in Canada.   We have a very exciting devel...

When you think about all of the new skills a recent amputee has to learn, getting dressed might not be on the top of the list. But it is an important ...

There are many different types of amputations which in turn means there are different types of rehabilitation. Here we will look at different types de...

As you may know there is a long list of possible amputations someone could have. Here we are going to briefly look at the 15 listed in the chart below...

As the weather warms up many people are ready to get active. The nice weather can be inspiring and motivating to get outside and enjoy a variety of su...

Whether you are a new amputee or have been one for years it is always great to see other people out there living their life as an amputee or helping p...

According to health professionals, washing your hands is one of the top ways to protect you and your family from sickness and spreading illness.   ...

To our WinPO clients, family, and friends,   WinPO will remain open with limited services and access starting March 23, 2020 until further notice, ...

We at WinPO are keeping up to date with the best available information from Health Canada, The Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the World Health ...

In Canada, there are approximately 200,000 amputees. The three most common causes of limb loss are from disease, accident and congenital limb differen...

Typically, right after the loss of your limb, your journey to rehabilitation starts. Limb loss causes many changes in your life, both negative and pos...

With the cold weather settling in a lot of people are planning a winter getaway. Whether it be to visit family or get a break from the cold weather on...

Winter is a season that is going to come, it is unavoidable and it can be tricky to navigate through the cold and snowy months. It is important to sta...

Becoming the parent of a child amputee can feel overwhelming, especially at the beginning. Whether your child was born with a congenital limb deficien...

Phantom limb pain, after an amputation, is a common side effect. If you experience this, you are not alone. Approximately 70% of amputees encounter ph...

There can be several different reasons for an amputation to happen to an individual. They vary from an accident and emergency surgery to a planned sur...