When trauma leads to limb loss, recovery demands far more than a prosthesis — it calls for coordinated care, human connection, and innovative thinking That was the message shared by...
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Locals from St Luke’s Church in Hamilton came together to quite literally give us a hand – and a foot – to support patients who need silicone prosthetics When one...
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Amputees are enjoying new rehab classes run by the Auckland teamAfter a long break, rehab classes for amputees have restarted in Auckland. Four weeks in, all six participants are fully...
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In a major leap forward for prosthetic care, Peke Waihanga is harnessing the power of 3D printing to transform how prosthetic limbs are made and delivered, bringing reliable, personalised and...
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Amputees and people with limb differences from across New Zealand gathered in Auckland and Christchurch for the highly anticipated Össur Mobility Clinics, with support from Peke Waihanga. Held on March...
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Globally, 35-40 million people require prostheses and orthoses but unlike in New Zealand, many of them do not have access to prosthetic and orthotic services.Mohammad, a 26-year-old student from Poonch, Jammu...
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Peke Waihanga teamwork and creativity is helping 15-year-old Elliott reach his CrossFit goals Photo by Starship Foundation. Elliott Crimp was two-years old when he contracted meningitis which resulted in partial...
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November 5 is International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day and is an opportunity to celebrate the important role clinical staff play delivering Peke Waihanga prosthetic and orthotic services Peke Waihanga multi-disciplinary...
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Peke Waihanga Dunedin Team’s collaboration with Paralympian Anna Grimaldi resulted in a gold medal winning performance in Paris. Anna won New Zealand’s only gold by winning the Women’s 200m T47...
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The 1000th referral was received for the Peer Support Service in October – a major milestone since the service began operating in 2019. The first referral for a new amputee...
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