2021
Blesma Updates for 2021, covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans.
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New Amputation surgery gives better control of residual muscles
17 April 2021
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have discovered a new type of amputation surgery that allows amputees to have improved control of their residual muscles and a better sense of where their ‘phantom limb’ is. Researchers believe this could translate to better control of prosthetic limbs and a reductionin limb pain. In most amputations, the muscles that control joints such as elbows and ankles are severed. The MIT team has found that reconnecting these muscle pairs, allowing them to retain their normal pushp
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iFly offers Blesma Discounts for 2021
15 April 2021
iFLY offer indoor skydiving in a vertical wind tunnel. It’s where the dream of flight becomes a reality as flyers from 3 to 103 years of all abilities can experience the thrill of indoor skydiving. Individuals and groups with additional needs or requirements CAN FLY. If you have someone in your life who finds it difficult to participate in able-bodied activities but still wants to be challenged and push their limits, Indoor Skydiving might just be the perfect thing. With the help of their experienced team, iFLY can make what might seem impossible... possible!
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Try Climb 2 Recovery
13 April 2021
Climb 2 Recovery (C2R) is a charity for wounded, injured and sick (WIS) veterans aiming to support both physical and mental recovery through a series of mountaineering and climbing courses. Members of C2R receive initial training in ‘lead climbing’ using ‘Traditional protection’ on single pitch climbing crags in the UK. Once competent participants can join a number of club events around the UK. Members can also train as multi-pitch climbers. For those wishing to pursue formal qualifications Climb2Recovery sponsor members through the hierarchy of climbing and m
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Celebrate with Blesma this VE Day!
11 April 2021
VE (Victory in Europe) Day in May 1945 signified an end to six long years of devastating warfare which took the lives of millions and injured 75 million people globally. In towns and cities right across the UK, the relief of victory was celebrated with street parties, dancing and singing. Blesma is delighted to once again unite its Members, supporters, friends, and families in commemoration of that special historic day 76 years ago. A special online event will be held from 2-3pm on 08 May showcasing nostalgic war-time music from a live band. Why not gather th
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