– The joy of activity and the feeling of mastery lifts me
For leg-amputated Sander, it is running and teacher training that goes on during the day. Exercising and staying active gives him increased energy and joy in everyday life.
Fixed free simulator game
Golf is for everyone! Green, fast and powerful activity waiting for everyone regardless of level, and we play on different courses / holes.
Need someone to talk to?
Momentum has peers spread all over the country who want to share experiences, tips and advice on everything from prosthesis use and activity aids, hygiene and self-care, to your rights as an amputee.
– Good to exchange experiences and test new solutions
Momentum’s 25th anniversary is well underway and members, guests, workshops and suppliers enjoy a varied party program.
In the garden at Scandic Park Hotel, nine arm-amputated party participants have gathered to play bocce in the warming afternoon sun.
A social and educational anniversary weekend
On the 25th anniversary, the 170 guests enjoyed lots of inspiring and good conversations, with new and familiar faces. The weekend also consisted of lots of guidance and advice from suppliers and workshops, which showed a selection of sleeves and prostheses.
Ekstra aktivitetsfylt nummer av Livsglede
I den nyeste utgaven av Livsglede kan du blant annet lese reportasjer fra Momentum sin jubileumsweekend og den inspirerende og trivelige turen fra Tour de Dovre. Reportasjer med Sander Hegni og Gitte Flindt Hilding, vil forhåpentligvis gi deg litt ekstra motivasjon til mer aktivitet i hverdagen i den nærmeste tiden.
Vi håper du nyter høstdagene med neste utgave av Livsglede.
– We celebrate the talks and the unity in Momentum
Nils-Odd Tønnevold is proud of all that all volunteers and members of Momentum have received since the start.
Uforglemmelige øyeblikk fra Tour de Dovre
Momentum er stolte av de energiske og positive deltakere som syklet i all slags vær gjennom Rondane, Dovrefjell, Dovre og Lesja, på totalt 143 km.
Activity joy without pain and ailments
In order to be as active as possible in the summer, it is crucial to have a well-adapted prosthesis.
– Ny aktivitetsglede og mental trening har styrket livet mitt
– Det har tatt sin tid å finne ut hvem jeg er utenom sykdommen min. Friluftsaktiviteter klarner opp sinnet, samtidig som jeg er bevisst på å jobbe mer med det mentale.
The leg amputation led Kenneth (25) to the profession of orthopedics and sprinting
– The joy is to help other amputees, and to share the profession and the competition with others.
An exploratory and scenic cycling experience
Eager participants cycled over steep mountains and through beautiful valleys in both rain, light wind and warm sunshine, for a total of 143 kilometers. An unbeatable view combined with good meals and helpful Tatjana in the accompanying car, contributed to an unforgettable cycling experience.
Tips for hygiene and care that promotes activity joy
As amputated and prosthesis users, hygiene, washing and care during the day and in the evening are very important to be able to perform the activities you want in everyday life.
In the video you get good tips and advice on hygiene, care and washing, which are worth taking with you.
– I am passionate about peer work
– The peer work is extra rewarding when people open up and ask me questions, says peer coordinator in the Inland, Roar Olafsen from Roa on Hadeland.
Valuable and educational peer work
– Peer work facilitates people’s everyday lives and contributes to amputees and prosthesis users being able to participate in activities that are adapted to them, says Jan Ove Sørheim.
– Internal motivation means that you succeed with the training
Physiotherapist Gitte has trained amputees and prosthesis users for over twenty years. In the report, you will hopefully be inspired to move more, and to train so that you can perform the activities that increase the joy of life in everyday life.
– Many amputees envision a life in a wheelchair
– My biggest task and joy is to make people understand that there is a good life after the amputation.
Looking for participants for a study on the treatment of amputation pain
The Department of Pain Management at Oslo University Hospital is looking for participants in a study with the aim of investigating the mechanisms underlying post-amputation pain with the use of spinal anesthesia. The study will also investigate treatment with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation(rTMS) of the brain can reduce these post-amputation pains. rTMS stimulation is administered … Read more
Peer support coordinator Mark Miller spreads important messages
– Conversations with a peer strengthen the faith and hope that you can also have an active and good life. Av Marte Nordahl Peer coordinator Mark Miller remembers well the older lady who called and told that she had amputated both legs under the leg due to a course of illness. She wanted to talk … Read more
Inspiring and encouraging peer work
– Peer work is about inspiring and encouraging people to master life in the best possible way. As a graduate student in Scotland in 1986, Nils-Odd and his student friends were to celebrate that their first exam was over. As he got out of the taxi on his way to meet the others, he was … Read more
Winter idyll with high activity joy on Venabu
Cool winter weather with north winds did not prevent the hikers from frolicking in outdoor activities such as cross-country skiing, dog sledding and sleigh rides. Text and photo by Marte Nordahl Ski enthusiast Åge Andresen from Oppegård whizzes along the cross-country track on a shared ski. He has already covered two trips totaling 30 miles, … Read more
– We adapt creative hand prostheses and grip improvements to all users
– A well-functioning teamwork and a good relationship with the user optimizes the solutions The ingenuity and production at the Norwegian Technical Orthopedic NTO in Hamar is high. With the workshop starting up in Hamar in 1989, they have grown big with clinics that cover most areas in the country. Trond P. Schonhowd from Moelv, … Read more
Green light for osseointegration in Norway
The orthopedists at Rikshospitalet are looking forward to the very first treatments of osseointegration for prosthesis users. By Marte Nordahl. Magne Røkkum, Head of Department and Professor at the Department of Orthopedics at Rikshospitalet, is responsible for all treatment of Villy Andresen. Magne has worked as an orthopedist at Crown Princess Märtha’s institute and Rikshospitalet … Read more
Photography for the website and presentations by Momentum
Momentum is looking for active prosthesis users for photography on the website as well as presentation booklets of Momentum. Whether you go hiking, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing or maybe take a jog every now and then, we want to take outdoor activity photos of you who live in the Oslo area. We hope to start … Read more
– An osseointegration will simplify all the practical farm work
– I look forward to treatment with osseointegration. It will make everyday life easier with a tractor and truck. The high thigh amputation means that the sleeve I use today is not as useful, says Villy Andresen. By Marte Nordahl. Photo: Private. Villy Andresen from Tyristrand remembers well the fateful fall in the soapy courtyard … Read more
IC2A participates in the new project “OneHand”
Together with HY5 and The Simulation Crex (TSC), IC2A (International Confederation of Amputee Associations) is participating in a brand new project called “OneHand”. The project is funded by the European Commission. The purpose of the project is to create an improved and user-oriented solution for prosthesis users in the upper limbs. Useful user survey As … Read more
– I am grateful to be part of the sports community
The running prosthesis that Ann Selda Deliler (21) received a request for in upper secondary school, has resulted in several podium places and buckets of sports enjoyment together with other athletes in parade sports. Av Marte Nordahl For parade athlete Ann Selda Deliler from Porsgrunn, the painful gym experiences at the junior high school are … Read more
– We are ready to receive several new prosthetic seconds
Text: Marte Nordahl – It is a privilege to start a new clinic in Arendal, says physiotherapist and General Manager Bjarne Lindebø. – Finally, the eastern part of Agder and Telemark has a full-fledged orthopedic clinic. The reception from the customers has been impeccable. We are now looking forward to gaining a clearer foothold. In … Read more
– Exchange of experience with other amputees has helped me a lot
After the amputation of his right arm, Geir-Håkon had to learn to write and take the note again. Thanks to the diligent use of several arm prostheses and aids, he lives an active and fulfilling life. Av Marte Nordahl In November 2015, it was only a month before 69-year-old Geir-Håkon Øverby from Elverum was to … Read more
Momentum has given Jan Ove a very active and meaningful life
Av Marte Nordahl –Thanks to a velectric-adapted prosthesis, I have had to frolic in sporting challenges. I feel a huge joy and feeling of mastery of all the activities I have had the opportunity to join, says Jan Ove. As a ground worker, Jan Ove Sørheim from Ås had a completely ordinary working day in … Read more
Dysmelia has given Anita an advantage as an orthopedic engineer
By Marte Nordahl. Photo, private. – I know well how good and bad prostheses affect my quality of life. I use all the experiences I have gained in my new job as an orthopedic engineer, says Anita Hellan. Anita Hellan, 24, from Sparbu in Steinkjer, was born with dysmeli without the foot from the ankle … Read more
– I will live on the rides on horseback and bike until I get the opportunity to participate again
Text: Marte Nordahl On the weekend trip to Hjerkinn, Benedicte Finnema proved that it is possible to have an active life and master being on the mountain. – Performing activities that increase the quality of life is the most important thing. Also knowing that the body works. The thigh prosthesis is also not an obstacle … Read more
The paragolf gave Benedicte her previously very activity-filled life meaning again
– I have also learned to appreciate all the small pleasures in everyday life. Just knowing that my leg does not fail while I walk is wonderful, she says happily. By Marte Nordahl Benedicte Finnema experienced the nightmare of an alpine accident in Hemsedal 14. February 2016. It was a fantastic ski day, completely windless … Read more
New amputee Ola Vikholt is looking forward to the new people he met during the ski weekend at Venabu
The first weekend in February at Venabu, the sixth ski weekend in a row was arranged. The weekend was filled with good unity and several new skiing challenges. Newcomer Ola Vikholt and Colombian Alejandra Rojas participated for the first time at Venabu. Ola, who did not think it was possible to ski, was very positively … Read more
Easter greetings
Happy easter everyone! We are in a challenging time with the Covid-19 virus and many canceled events both for Momentum and other organizations and teams, but we will return strongly again, when we get the opportunity to do so, in relation to the guidelines set by FHI and other agencies. as a basis. Of the … Read more
Easter greetings
Happy easter everyone! We are in a challenging time with the Covid-19 virus and many canceled events both for Momentum and other organizations and teams, but we will return strongly again, when we get the opportunity to do so, in relation to the guidelines set by FHI and other agencies. as a basis. Of the … Read more
Momentum weekend 2020 has been canceled – moved to 4.-6. June 2021
Hi! Unfortunately, we have to cancel this year’s Momentum weekend due to the ongoing pandemic with the COVID-19 virus. There are too many uncertainties for us to maintain our desire for a weekend this year, but we will return stronger next year in the same place, but the date will be 4-6. June. Put it … Read more
Momentum weekend 2020 has been canceled – moved to 4.-6. June 2021
Hi! Unfortunately, we have to cancel this year’s Momentum weekend due to the ongoing pandemic with the COVID-19 virus. There are too many uncertainties for us to maintain our desire for a weekend this year, but we will return stronger next year in the same place, but the date will be 4-6. June. Put it … Read more
Events and Corona
Hi all! Some practical details regarding. events in the future, i.a. Kiel Tour and Momentum Weekend: Covid-19 (Corona virus): Strong travel restrictions have been introduced. We will at all times follow the advice of the health authorities. For the time being, we are betting that the trips will be completed. We hope you still like … Read more
Events and Corona
Hi all! Some practical details regarding. events in the future, i.a. Kiel Tour and Momentum Weekend: Covid-19 (Corona virus): Strong travel restrictions have been introduced. We will at all times follow the advice of the health authorities. For the time being, we are betting that the trips will be completed. We hope you still like … Read more
Inspiration evening with Drevelin and Momentum Vest
On Wednesday this week, Momentum arranged an inspiration evening together with Drevelin. The atmosphere in Drevelin’s premises in Bergen was high among prosthesis users, relatives, health professionals and professionals. Leader of Momentum Vest, Mariann Vestbøstad Marthinsen is very pleased with the good turnout of around 35 people. On the inspiration evening, double-amputee Jan Roger Klakegg … Read more
Inspiration evening with Drevelin and Momentum Vest
On Wednesday this week, Momentum arranged an inspiration evening together with Drevelin. The atmosphere in Drevelin’s premises in Bergen was high among prosthesis users, relatives, health professionals and professionals. Leader of Momentum Vest, Mariann Vestbøstad Marthinsen is very pleased with the good turnout of around 35 people. On the inspiration evening, double-amputee Jan Roger Klakegg … Read more
Training and theme evenings at Blatchford Bergen
Have a good workout in addition to exciting and inspiring theme evenings! Address: Fjøsangerveien 215, 5073 Bergen Registration on tel. 55 27 11 00. Some light food and drinks are served during the evening.
Training evenings at Atterås in Bergen
We create movement! Welcome to training evenings at Atterås in Bergen. We want to invite you who have been amputated to training and experience exchange with physiotherapist Gyongyver Molvær. The training is specialized for prosthesis users and will be adapted for everyone regardless of age and functional level. The training will take place over 8 … Read more
Training and theme evenings at Blatchford Bergen
Have a good workout in addition to exciting and inspiring theme evenings! Address: Fjøsangerveien 215, 5073 Bergen Registration on tel. 55 27 11 00. Some light food and drinks are served during the evening.
Training evenings at Atterås in Bergen
We create movement! Welcome to training evenings at Atterås in Bergen. We want to invite you who have been amputated to training and experience exchange with physiotherapist Gyongyver Molvær. The training is specialized for prosthesis users and will be adapted for everyone regardless of age and functional level. The training will take place over 8 … Read more
Bachelor’s thesis survey
Four orthopedic engineering students from Jönköping University will write bachelor theses in the spring of 2020. The purpose is to describe how prosthesis users experience their level of activity and the opportunities to be physically active with their aid. They therefore want YOUR help, if you meet the criteria below. Whether you are active or … Read more
Bachelor’s thesis survey
Four orthopedic engineering students from Jönköping University will write bachelor theses in the spring of 2020. The purpose is to describe how prosthesis users experience their level of activity and the opportunities to be physically active with their aid. They therefore want YOUR help, if you meet the criteria below. Whether you are active or … Read more
Momentum weekend at Strømstad Spa & Resort 12.-14. June
Then the invitation, preliminary program and registration are ready Momentum weekends 12.-14. June! Follow the link below to find more info and sign up for: https://www.momentum.nu/events/momentum-weekend-12-14-juni/ We look forward to seeing as many as possible on the weekend! Happy greetings Sports and Activity Committee
Momentum weekend at Strømstad Spa & Resort 12.-14. June
Then the invitation, preliminary program and registration are ready Momentum weekends 12.-14. June! Follow the link below to find more info and sign up for: https://www.momentum.nu/events/momentum-weekend-12-14-juni/ We look forward to seeing as many as possible on the weekend! Happy greetings Sports and Activity Committee
Prosthesis users for further research of rehabilitation for prosthesis users.
Two girls who are studying orthopedic engineering at OsloMet will write a bachelor’s thesis this spring. The bachelor thesis is to carry out a trial of a new ADL function test on prosthesis users, called the Person Centered Functional Mobility test (PCFM test). This is in collaboration with the research group KIM at Oslomet. This … Read more
Prosthesis users for further research of rehabilitation for prosthesis users.
Two girls who are studying orthopedic engineering at OsloMet will write a bachelor’s thesis this spring. The bachelor thesis is to carry out a trial of a new ADL function test on prosthesis users, called the Person Centered Functional Mobility test (PCFM test). This is in collaboration with the research group KIM at Oslomet. This … Read more
Research project Rehabilitation of prosthesis users
Research project Rehabilitation of prosthesis users “Patient Centered Rehabilitation of Prosthesis Users” is a new research project at OsloMet – metropolitan university that deals with mobility in the daily life of prosthesis users. Good mobility, ie. the ability to move purposefully and independently from one place to another is important for participation in society and … Read more
Research project Rehabilitation of prosthesis users
Research project Rehabilitation of prosthesis users “Patient Centered Rehabilitation of Prosthesis Users” is a new research project at OsloMet – metropolitan university that deals with mobility in the daily life of prosthesis users. Good mobility, ie. the ability to move purposefully and independently from one place to another is important for participation in society and … Read more
New Joy of Life on the way in the mail now!
Joy of life is on its way in the mail, if you have not received it already it is not far away, in the meantime you can read it on our website. Click on the picture and you will come to the Christmas issue.
New Joy of Life on the way in the mail now!
Joy of life is on its way in the mail, if you have not received it already it is not far away, in the meantime you can read it on our website. Click on the picture and you will come to the Christmas issue.
Christmas table in Sirdal for Momentum Sør
Momentum Sør arranged a Christmas table in Sirdal 7.-8. December. Some of us got up on Friday and got up in the rain, but with a fire in the fireplace in the hotel and a nice bunch of guests, it was a nice Friday for us who were there. We enjoyed ourselves in “Garasjen”, … Read more
Christmas table in Sirdal for Momentum Sør
Momentum Sør arranged a Christmas table in Sirdal 7.-8. December. Some of us got up on Friday and got up in the rain, but with a fire in the fireplace in the hotel and a nice bunch of guests, it was a nice Friday for us who were there. We enjoyed ourselves in “Garasjen”, … Read more
The survey on culture and leisure from FFO and UF.
Culture and leisure is the theme of UN Day for people with disabilities 3. December. In this connection, the Joint Organization of the Disabled and the Young Disabled want to find out what possible obstacles you who have a disability or chronic illness encounter in cultural and leisure arenas. You can answer on behalf of … Read more
The survey on culture and leisure from FFO and UF.
Culture and leisure is the theme of UN Day for people with disabilities 3. December. In this connection, the Joint Organization of the Disabled and the Young Disabled want to find out what possible obstacles you who have a disability or chronic illness encounter in cultural and leisure arenas. You can answer on behalf of … Read more
Activity weekend at Hurdal sight and mastery center
Momentum Øst arranged an activity weekend at Hurdal sight and mastery center 13-15 September 2019. Second year at this center and now it worked fine for our needs. We ended up with 19 participants who came from Agder in the west to Østfold in the south. The day of arrival started with dinner and afterwards … Read more