Ottobock’s Technical Service Team showcases Paralympics Games services20 April 2012 Ottobock Healthcare has kicked off its final phase of preparations for its role as Official Prosthetic, Orthotic and Wheelchair Technical Service Provider for the London 2012 Paralympic Games by providing technical support to the first of five test events, starting with Wheelchair Rugby.
Ottobock is responsible for repairing wheelchair damage that
characterises this hard-hitting sport.
“High impact sports such as wheelchair rugby keep us very busy, and we are prepared for a lot of welding and quick tyre changes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games,” said Russell Pizzey, part of the Ottobock Technical Service Team. ‘The test events provide an important opportunity for our teams to familiarise themselves with the environment and venues where they will operate during the London 2012 Paralympic Games. We will also be providing technical service for the Boccia, Paralympic Archery, Wheelchair Tennis and Paralympic Athletics test events.’ He will be joined by volunteer Phillip Calthorpe, from Colchester. Phillip will bring Tungsten Inert Gas (T.I.G) welding experience to the team and will be responsible for repairs such as fixing damaged aluminium tubing of basketball wheelchairs. Mark Woolsey, a Prosthetist from Burton is also volunteering. Mark worked for Ottobock at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games and brings a wealth of professional experience to the team. Currently working as a prosthetist at Dorset Orthopaedic, he will be responsible for prosthetic, orthotic and wheelchair repairs throughout the Games. A Thai and Malay speaker, he will also add to the many languages offered by the Ottobock Technical Service Team. The 80 strong Ottobock Technical Service Team for the London 2012 Paralympic Games will comprise prosthetists, orthotists and wheelchair technicians from all over the world including 16 from Great Britain.
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