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Amputee Walking School

Celebrating our 35th year!! The Amputee Walking School has helped over 30,000 amputees worldwide. Todd has competed and medaled at three Paralympic Games.
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The Amputee Walking School is an outcomes-based program led by Todd Schaffhauser and Dennie Oehler. We offer full-day clinics, inservices, and amputee walking schools. Our mission is to help our patients reach lifeskill goals by providing a community service program that continues training after the rehabilitation process has ended. Our amputee walking school is in its 28th year with programs and

classes are being held throughout the country. Professionals in the field of rehabilitative therapy and sports, who interact with disabled individuals at the early stage of rehabilitation, need training on exercise and physical activity prescriptions for those with permanent disabilities. In education programs, therapists receive little training on the biomechanics of prosthetic devices and how to teach the amputee how to run, jump, bend and maneuver with the device. By providing such training, the therapist can introduce these principles to the disabled patient early in the rehabilitation process and thus orient him/her toward an active, productive lifestyle. The amputee walking school will greatly enhance the basic training physical therapists receive in school. The high level training and advanced exercises are appropriate for use with patients of all ages to improve ambulating.

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About Todd:

Todd became an above-the-knee amputee at the age of 15 as a result of cancer. Determined to regain an active lifestyle, he pursued competitive athletics for the first time in his life. In 1988, Todd qualified for the Paralympic Track and Field Team and won a gold medal by completing the 100m event in a time of 15.77 s. In the 1995 World Games in Germany, he broke his own world record by running the 100m in 14.55 s. Along with his athletic endeavors, Todd has worked in the prosthetic community for more than 14 years. He co-created and conducted the Fitness for Everyone clinic series that has changed the lives of thousands of amputees, their families and rehabilitation professionals worldwide. Todd participated in the research, development and marketing of numerous prosthetic products. He continues to conduct award-winning disability awareness programs in schools nationwide. Todd has served on the board of directors of the O&P Assistance Fund since 1997. In 2002, he became an Honorary Lifetime member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.

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About Dennis:

Dennis became a below-the-knee amputee at age 24 as a result of an automobile accident. Dennis was determined to resume his athletic endeavors and qualified for the 1988 Paralympic Track and Field Team. In Seoul, Korea he set the world record for the 100m event in 11.73 s and won gold medals in the 200- and 400-meter events. Four years later in Barcelona, he set another world record in the long jump and took silver in the 100m.. He also brought home medals from the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics. In 1989, Dennis co-developed the Fitness for Everyone clinic designed to take amputees beyond traditional rehabilitation. This life-changing program has reached more than 15,500 amputee and 65,000 therapists worldwide. Dennis has served on the board of directors for the American Board for Certification and the O&P Assistance Fund. In 2002, he was named an honorary member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

10/15/2024

September 2024 AWS STEPS CHALLENGE

Bill Spitz 425,933 IN
Lynn Kearney 286,347 KY
Rob Sylvester 202,125 NJ
Todd Schaffhauser 198,655 NY
Sierra Diller 143,000 IN
Bob Richardson 123,592 MI
Tom ISP 117,935 IN
Brian A 66,160 NH
Michelle Meyer 39,888 IN
Kris Kelp 32,942 IN
Norbert T Hubert 21,815 MI
Billy O’Mahoney 2,801 NJ
Christina Randazzo 546 MI

AWS September 2024 STEPS TEAM CHALLENGE

759,698 Indiana
286,347 Kentucky
204,926 New Jersey
198,655 New York
146,313 Michigan
66,160 New Hampshire

Total Steps 1,662,099 total steps.

Congratulations to all who participated and welcome our new walkers !!
Keep Moving Forward Everyone!

09/30/2024

August 2024 AWS STEPS CHALLENGE

Bill Spitz 376,557 IN
Todd Schaffhauser 215,956 NY
Lynn Kearney 196,923 KY
Rob Sylvester 185,934 NJ
Tom ISP 171,161 IN
Cody Russell 115,978 IN
Bob Richardson 139,745 MI
Brian A 65,834 NH
Michelle Meyer 45,554 IN
Sierra Diller 41,097 IN
Kris Kelp 22,653 IN
Billy O’Mahoney 7,097 NJ

AWS August 2024 STEPS TEAM CHALLENGE

773,000 Indiana
215,956 New York
196,923 Kentucky
193,031 New Jersey
139,746 Michigan
65,834 New Hampshire

Total Steps 1,584,490 total steps.

Keep Moving Forward Everyone!!!

09/02/2024

Congratulations Ezra Frech
T63 (Above Knee) 100 meter Gold Medalist
What a great race !!
Great lean at the end!!
Go USA!!!

08/30/2024

July 2024 AWS STEPS CHALLENGE

Bill Spitz 380,367 IN
Cody Russell 353,681 IN
Rob Sylvester 186,475 NJ
Todd Schaffhauser 182,269 NY
Tom ISP 161,000 IN
Lynn Kearney 109,691 KY
Bob Richardson 94,314 MI
Kris Kelp 78,130 IN
Brian A 69,525 NH
Michelle Meyer 42,654 IN
Edel Gray 17,421 IN
Billy O’Mahoney 8,146 NJ

AWS July 2024 STEPS TEAM CHALLENGE

1,033,253 Indiana
194,621 New Jersey
182,269 New York
109,691 Kentucky
94,314 Michigan
69,525 New Hampshire

Total Steps 1,683,673 total steps.

Continued 🙏🙏🙏for Tom and Dennis
Have a great Labor Day Weekend everyone
And
Keep Moving Forward!!!

08/14/2024

NEXT WEEK📢📢

Please join us August 22nd and 24th for our Amputee Walking Schools in Indianapolis and Lexington🦿❤️

✔️PTs receive CEUs
✔️Meals provided
✔️FREE to all amputees and guests
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Please RSVP through the link below ⬇️
https://www.kenneyorthopedics.com/patient-support/events

08/03/2024

June 2024 AWS STEPS CHALLENGE

Bill Spitz 364,838 IN
Edel Gray 345,151. IN
Cody Russell 319,489 IN
Todd Schaffhauser 200,136 NY
Rob Sylvester 186,308 NJ
Lynn Kearney 106,563 KY
Bob Richardson 97,623 MI
Tom ISP 80,750 IN
Kris Kelp 80,592 IN
Michelle Meyer 52,124 IN
Brian A 52,000 NH
Kat Wesley 19,706 IN
Billy O’Mahoney 10,442 NJ
Ginger Fike 4,518 KY

AWS June 2024 STEPS TEAM CHALLENGE

1,262,650 Indiana
200,136 New York
196,750 New Jersey
111,081 Kentucky
97,623 Michigan
52,000 New Hampshire

Total Steps 1,873,440 total steps.

Prayers for Dennis Oehler who had a fall a few weeks ago and is recovering in the hospital.
And for Tom Olvaney who is scheduled for surgery next month.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Keep Moving Forward everyone and be safe !!

07/28/2024

CALLING ALL AMPUTEES!
F-R-E-E Amputee Walking School
Register at https://ascension-mi.regfox.com/amputee-walking-school
Questions? Call 313-343-4346

07/03/2024

JULY- NORTH CAROLINA Walking Schools📢📢

Please join us July 12th and 13th for our Amputee Walking Schools in Pineville and Concord!🦿🦾❤️

✔️PTs recieve CEUs
✔️Meals will be provided
✔️Free to all Amputees and Guests
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Friday, July 12th (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers - PINEVILLE
📍10761-B Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210

Saturday, July 13th (9:00am - 2:00pm)
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers - CONCORD
📍928 Copperfield Blvd. NE, Concord, NC 28025
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Please RSVP through the link below⬇️

Learn about our upcoming Amputee Walking School events to register for one near you. Call one of our locations in Kentucky, Indiana, or North Carolina, today.

06/19/2024

Amputee Walking Schools THIS WEEK📢📢

✔️PTs receive CEUs
✔️Meals provided

❗️RSVP through our website KenneyOrthopedics.com or via the link below!!⬇️
https://www.kenneyorthopedics.com/patient-support/events

THURSDAY June 20th 5:30 - 7:30pm
📍St Francis Rehabilitation - Indianapolis, IN

SATURDAY June 22nd 9:00am - 2:00pm
📍Western Community and Technical College - Paducah, KY

06/14/2024

May AWS STEPS CHALLENGE

Bill Spitz 430,729 IN
Edel Gray 330,468 IN
Todd Schaffhauser 286,647NY
Cody Russell 211,676 IN
Rob Sylvester 197,964 NJ
Lynn Kearney 157,044 KY
Bob Richardson 107,189 MI
Tom ISP 97,716 IN
Brian A 68,970 NH
Michelle Meyer 49,164 IN
Kris Kelp 19,107 IN
Bob Alman 8,050 IN
Billy O’Mahoney 5,373NJ

AWS May 2024 STEPS TEAM CHALLENGE

1,146,910 Indiana
286,647 New York
203,337 New Jersey
157,044 Kentucky
107,189 Michigan
68,970 New Hampshire

Total Steps 1,970,097 total steps.

Another great month everyone
Congratulations Bill Spitz for topping over 400,000 steps on the AWS Leaderboard for May.
Keep Moving Forward!!

06/07/2024

Great article!!
Congrats Curtis.

The free exercise class provides specialized care some amputees can’t get at regular gyms or otherwise afford.

05/14/2024

AWS Upcoming Indiana programs this week
Indianapolis, Indiana May 16th
Columbus, Indiana May 17tn
Bloomington, Indiana May 18th

05/09/2024

April AWS STEPS CHALLENGE

Edel Gray 440,485 IN
Cody Russell 438,891 IN
Kat Wesley 385,288 IN
Bill Spitz 317,888 IN
Todd Schaffhauser 227,798 NY
Bob Richardson 90,555 MI
Lynn Kearney 137,987 KY
Brian A 68,944 NH
Tom 26,832 IN
Kevin Chang 10,000 CT
Michelle Meyer 5,919 IN
Danny Holcomb 4,536 MI
Loren Roos 2,751 NC
Charles Shelley 2,000 NC
Billy O’Mahoney 1,266 NJ
Deb Wi******er 1,000 IN
Mike Terry 50 NC

AWS April 2024 STEPS TEAM CHALLENGE

1,616,303 Indiana
227,798 New York
137,987 Kentucky
95,141 Michigan
68,944 New Hampshire
10,000 Connecticut
4,801 North Carolina
1,266 New Jersey

Total Steps 2,162,240 total steps.

Congratulations everyone for accomplishing the most steps taken in a single month.
Limb Loss Awareness Month ended with a total of
2,162,240 STEPS
Earl Gray and Cody Russell of Indiana each topped over 400,000 steps
We welcome all the newcomers!!
Keep Moving Forward Everyone!!

04/22/2024

March AWS STEPS CHALLENGE

Bill Spitz 298,725 IN
Todd Schaffhauser 181,367 NY
Bob Richardson 100,255 MI
Lynn Kearney 82,990 KY
Brian A 74,278 NH
Kat Wesley 25,579 IN
Billy O’Mahoney 19,668 NJ
Mqartin Kersnowski 360 NJ

AWS March 2024 STEPS TEAM CHALLENGE

324,404 Indiana
181,367 New York
100,255 Michigan
83,990 Kentucky
74,278 New Hampshire
20,048 New Jersey

Total Steps 784,230 total steps.

Congratulations Bill Spitz for topping the AWS monthly Leaderboard.
April is Limb Loss Awareness Month
And we are on pace for the most steps recorded in a single month of AWS Leaderboard history
Keep up the great work
And Keep Moving Forward!!!

04/03/2024

Happy National Walking Day!!

03/26/2024

Looking forward to seeing everyone!!

We are so excited about our first Amputee Walking School of 2024 in Charlotte, NC already being full!🙌🏼🙌🏼

🦾🦿You can still join our waitlist, or register online for our future North Carolina Walking Schools this year!

For additional AWS dates and times:⤵️
https://www.kenneyorthopedics.com/

🗓️Saturday, April 6th

⏰9:00AM - 2:00PM

🍴Lunch Provided

$50 for Therapists (5 CEUs)
No charge for amputees + guest

#2024

03/23/2024

February 2024 AWS STEPS CHALLENGE

Lynn Kearney 206,239 KY
Bill Spitz 261,617 IN
Kat Wesley 202,344 IN
Todd Schaffhauser 139,363 NY
Bob Richardson 88,487 MI
Brian A 54,716 NH
Billy O’Mahoney 23,847 NJ
Benton Morse 4,641 MI
Felix Cruz Jr 4,355 NJ
Danny Holcomb 1,005 MI

AWS February 2024 STEPS TEAM CHALLENGE

463,951 Indiana
206,239 Kentucky
139,363 New York
94,133 Michigan
54,716 New Hampshire
38,202 New Jersey

Total Steps 996,604 total steps.
Keep Moving Forward Everyone!!

03/15/2024

This is great news!!!

In January, CMS and the DME MACs announced proposed changes to the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for lower limb prostheses.

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