November 26, 2019
Los Angeles, Calif., Nov. 26, 2019 – Matthew Brewer has made incredible progress since losing both his legs above-the-knee in 2014. Thanks to hard work, dedication, and a strong support community, Brewer is now a full-time prosthetics user, mentor to others with limb loss, and regular attendee at national Hanger Clinic events that have inspired him, like the Bilateral Above-Knee Amputee Bootcamp. Brewer is not only walking independently, but running, competing in para-athletic events, and even playing sled hockey.
Brewer shared his amazing transformation and goals for the future on the national TV show The Doctors. During the segment, Hanger Clinic Vice President of Prosthetics Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP (D) surprised Brewer with a pair of custom-designed running legs of his own, made available in collaboration with manufacturing partner Blatchford and The Doctors.
View thethree-part segment here:
- Part 1 – Overcoming adversity: https://www.thedoctorstv.com/videos/former-addict-and-amputee-shares-how-he-transformed-his-life
- Part 2 – Giving back to the limb loss community: https://www.thedoctorstv.com/videos/recovering-addict-amputee-giving-back-to-amputees-in-need
- Part 3 – A few surprises and what’s next: https://www.thedoctorstv.com/videos/surprises-and-help-for-recovering-addict-amputee
About Hanger Clinic – Hanger Clinic provides comprehensive, outcomes-based orthotic and prosthetic solutions at more than 925 patient care locations nationwide, and is part of the Hanger, Inc. ecosystem of diversified companies. Rooted in clinical research, excellence and innovation, its 1,700 board-certified clinicians provide customized solutions for all ages designed to increase the mobility and function of each person they have the honor of serving. For more information on Hanger Clinic, visit HangerClinic.com.
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Annie Myers
External Relations Manager
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