Stef Reid has collaborated with The Times to write an enlightening article about her amputation:
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Stef Reid Competes in ParaTri Event
On Sunday 9th August Stef Reid swapped her running blade for a swim suit to compete as part of the BP team in the Para Tri event at Dorney Lake. As the sun shone and temperature rose the swim leg look like the best option and Stef got her team off to a great start with a fast swim. The BP team then powered home with a fast cycle and sprint to finish first in their wave.
Sophie Kamlish wins silver at Anniversary Games
Congratulations to Sophie Kamlish who won silver at the Anniversary Games on Sunday 26th June 15.
Sprinter Sophie Kamlish finished a superb second on her return to the former Olympic Stadium in London for the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games.
Sophie produced a strong performance to finish runner-up to World and European champion Marlou van Rhijn in the T44 100m in front of a large home crowd on Sunday.
Her time was 13.66, while van Rhijn set a new stadium record of 13.04.
Click to watch video of Sophie’s event
Well done Sophie from the Team at Proactive.
Preparation for Rio 2016
Continuing with preparations for Rio 2016 Proactive Prosthetics are proud to support 3 paralympic athletes; Stef Reid, Sophie Kamlish and Charlie Lewis.
The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games will be held from 7-18 September 2016.
The Brazilian city, with its stunning landmarks, will provide a perfect backdrop for the pinnacle of each para-athlete’s career: the Paralympic Games. Around 4,350 athletes from more than 160 countries will travel to Rio to compete in 526 medal events in 22 different sports. Canoe and triathlon will be included in the Games for the first time in Rio and each sport will stage six medal events – evenly split between male and female athletes – whilst the existing 20 summer sports will feature no less medal events than in London.
Stef, the current world record holder and paralympic silver medalist (London 2012) in the women’s F44 long jump, is preparing to compete in her 3rd paralympics in Rio 2016. | Sophie made her debut at the 2012 paralympics in the women’s F44 200m sprint at the age of just 16 when she reached the final She has gone from strength to strength and has her sights set on Rio 2016. | Charlie is preparing for selection to represent GB in the paralympic triathlon event in Rio 2016. |
Proactive London Clinic
Proactive Prosthetics now provide a London facility for assessments.
This service brings together the two elements required for successful amputation rehabilitation. By working together the surgeon and prosthetist are able to evaluate the patient and offer a recommended course of action.
It is anticipated that this service will be of benefit to clients considering amputation and those established amputees who are experiencing problems and/or functioning suboptimally.
The service is based in Harley Street in the centre of London, where clinical assessments and x-ray imaging is undertaken.
There is additionally the option for more in depth assessments with specialist amputee physiotherapy input from Pam Barsby and her team as well as the opportunity to see other amputees and prostheses at the Proactive Prosthetics Clinic in Guildford.
Professor Saleh has many years experience working in restorative limb surgery “Limb Reconstruction” as well as reconstructive amputation.
With our combined expertise and many years of amputee clinical practice we can offer expert, high quality comprehensive assessment and care, offering possible solutions for problems pre or post amputation.
For further information or to book patient consultations please contact
Nikki Staples
T 01252 702 500
Christophe Cointet joins Proactive Prosthetics
Proactive Prosthetics are delighted to announce that Christophe Cointet, prosthetist, is joining our team.
Originally from Brittany, Christophe graduated from the University of Strathclyde in the year 2000. Christophe has worked in different prosthetic centres rapidly building a reputation for his commitment to deliver the highest level of prosthetic care to all his patients. In his last positions, as a lead clinician at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and as a consultant at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Headley Court, Christophe has worked relentlessly to modernise prosthetic service, ensuring delivery of state of the art technical and clinical solution.
His carrier has seen him involved in the trial and launch of new products from ankle foot biomimetic device to Microprocessor knee, presenting and sharing his knowledge to both national and international audiences. Christophe has also been mentoring and educating students and graduates from both Strathclyde and Salford Universities in the arts and science of prosthetics.
Christophe is a Clinical Expert on the National Register (DoH), a member BAPO and HPC registered.
Christophe has a keen interest in developing new limb system to assist with outdoor activities. He has specialised in the delivery of dedicated cycling and Climbing/Mountaineering limbs.