Who I am and how I got started

I am a skier and live and breathe snow. I discovered snow sports at six, when the mother of my mum’s friend who also was born with spina bifida, like myself, encouraged me to try skiing. I was already involved in sport at school, especially cricket. I loved skiing straight away but at that age didn’t have the independence or skill to be very good.

Three years later, I was introduced to snowboarding by a friend who was instructing at Cardrona and found the freedom, independence and (most of all) speed I was looking for.

In the winter of 2004 – 05 I committed to skiing after years of snowboarding so I could compete in the Paralympics. From the Torino Paralympics I have been living back-to-back winters and racing on the World Cup circuit alongside the very best athletes in the world and meeting interesting and dedicated people from all over the world.

Three words that best describe me

• Professional
• Dedicated
• Courageous

Why I use Formthotics

Having been born with a physical disability with very limited control from my hips/knees down and no feeling in my feet it is very important I find the best support for my feet, knees and hips. With having no feeling in my feet this becomes very crucial and critical. I walk with ankle-foot orthoses otherwise known as “AFO’s”.

With the way in which my body is aligned and moves about, using Formthotics, whether inside my “AFO’s”, walking or on the snow inside my AFO Ski boots, the benefits have been extraordinary in many ways. In simple terms, Formthotics help support my feet to impact positively, then on my knees and hips which has hugely influenced my ability to stay at the top of my game as a Paralympic Athlete.

When I think of Formthotics…

I think of the great opportunities Formthotics has been able to give my body both now and in the future. Both on snow and off.

A perfect day goes like this…

Every day is a perfect day when I wake up and can train and ski to the best of my ability, pushing both my physical and mental abilities without any aches and pains in my lower legs – which Formthotics has provided.

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