From Paralympics to Prosthetics in Space - John McFalls extraordinary Journey

What does it take to reinvent yourself after a life-changing
accident? In this episode of Taste of Bionics, host Ranga Yogeshwar
speaks with John McFall. A paralympic medalist, trauma and
orthopedic surgeon and a member of ESA's astronaut reserve taking
part in ESA’s “Fly! Project”. Fly! aims to explore whether an
astronaut with a physical disability could embark on a long
duration mission to the International Space Station and with that
to make space missions accessible for all. John shares his
extraordinary journey: from losing his leg in a motorcycle accident
to becoming one of the fastest sprinters in the world on running
blades, to practicing medicine and now training for space
exploration with ESA’s Fly! Project. Together, they explore how
prosthetic innovation powered John’s remarkable comeback as an
elite athlete, why inclusion in science, sports and even space will
shape the future and how advanced technologies are redefining human
potential. At its core, the conversation is about what life without
limits on earth and far beyond can look like. Tune in to discover
how technology, resilience, and curiosity can redefine what it
means to be human and why Ottobock is at the forefront of enabling
that future. Editorial note: In the intro, John McFall is referred
to as the first astronaut with a prosthetic limb. He is, however,
the first person with a physical disability to receive the medical
mission ready status to potentially go on a long-duration mission
to the International Space Station. Find out more about Ottobock:
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