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This article explores the connections between clinicians and the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. It focuses on prosthetists and orthotists who either have personal experience as Paralympians or treat elite athletes. The article features the stories of several clinicians, including Jillian Elwart, David Ojeda, and Jason Lalla, who work with para-athletes in their practice. The clinicians discuss their approach to care and the significance of personalized prosthetic devices for athletes. The article also highlights the experiences of three Paralympic athletes and their interactions with their prosthetists, emphasizing the crucial role of prosthetists in supporting athletes and optimizing their devices for competition. [Extracted from the article] |