Author: Alexander Engström
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Fillauer Allstars Shine at 2024 Americas Paratriathlon Championships
Fillauer Allstars Kendra Herber, Kyle Stepp, and David Whelan delivered standout performances at the 2024 Americas Paratriathlon Championships in Miami. Kendra and Kyle both clinched impressive third-place finishes, while David secured a strong fourth place. We are immensely proud of our Allstars’ achievements, resilience, and character. It’s also thrilling to see our Obsidian running blade…
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Living Life Unlimited
People talk about ‘the little things in life’ a lot. But many won’t have the context to appreciate what a big deal these little things are unless they spend fifteen minutes having a chat with Korrin Barrett. “Just being able to hold a knife. You can’t imagine what that meant.” Korrin said of a recent…
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Fillauer Announces Acquisition by Hanger
We at Fillauer are thrilled to announce we have entered into an agreement to be acquired by Hanger, Inc., a leading provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) patient care services and solutions. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 of 2024. As a family-owned company with a strong legacy of more than 100 years,…
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Fillauer’s Mission to Empower and Educate in Ukraine
Embarking on a Mission of Hope and Empowerment As a family-owned business deeply rooted in the field of prosthetics, Fillauer is led by a lineage of expert prosthetists. We recently embarked on a mission that transcends business – it is a journey of hope, connection, and empowerment. Our destination was the city of Lviv, Ukraine,…
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Amputee Blade Runners (ABR)
Amputee Blade Runners (ABR) is dedicated to helping lower-limb different athletes of all ages reimagine what is possible in sports and in life. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, ABR provides free custom running and sports prosthetics to lower-limb amputees seeking to regain an active lifestyle. Active amputees are a small minority of the overall amputee community…
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Changing Lives, One Mile at a Time
Known as “The Mother of all Relays,” Hood to Coast is the most popular and largest running and walking relay in the world. Since its start in 1982, the race has drawn participants from over 40 counties and all 50 states to form an 8–12-member relay team and run/walk 196 miles from the iconic top…
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The World’s First Bio-Attributed Prosthetic Foot Shell
Fillauer is thrilled to announce the launch of our latest product, the world’s first bio-attributed PVC Prosthetic foot shell based on the innovative material, BIOVYNTM. Not only is this foot shell more durable than previous models, but it’s also environmentally friendly, marking a significant STEP towards sustainability. To complement the upgraded prosthetic foot shell, we’re…
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Defying Limits: Peruvian Para Triathlete Arturo Rudy Yarasca Gabriel
The Ironman 70.3, also known as the Half Ironman, is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation. The “70.3” refers to the total distance in miles covered in the race, which consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. For many of us,…
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Activity-Specific Devices for Every Passion
Ignite Your Passion with Fillauer TRS Activity-Specific Devices! This summer, we are thrilled to launch our exciting campaign highlighting our extensive range of Activity-Specific Devices. Each week, we will showcase a different selection of products on our social media platforms, bringing together similar devices for various activities. From sports to hobbies, we have the perfect…
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From Adversity to Greatness
In the world of Paralympic sports, one remarkable name stands out: Tyrone Pillay, the celebrated athlete from South Africa. Not only has he achieved greatness on the global stage, but he has also become an incredible source of inspiration and resilience for others. For an impressive 14 years, he has proudly worn the South African…