Stefan Venzin was taking painkillers to battle his severe hip and back pain. Despite this, he still was unable to stand or walk for long periods.
Thomas van Haaften worked for the Cantonal Court of Zurich for 26 years. At the age of 48, he decided to change careers and took the plunge into the world of self-employment.
A serious skiing accident around 30 years ago abruptly changed Carlo Bachmann’s life. Ever since, he has been paralysed on one side of his body. For five years, he spent four hours a day in the gym, fighting his way back to his everyday life.
Rosalba Jäggi was in a serious car accident over 20 years ago and had to undergo several operations as a result. The prognosis was devastating. “The doctors told me that I wouldn’t be able to walk again after all the operations,” Rosalba Jäggi explains.
Heidi Frei suffered a stroke at the age of 35. She spent ten years fighting to get back on her feet, and had to relearn everything from scratch.
Dijana Dakovic of Horw, Switzerland, suffers from multiple sclerosis. This affects her vision, sense of balance and locomotor system.
Sheri has been suffering from Parkinson’s disease for years. She got used to her feet cramping up when she was walking.
Johann Brülisauer from Teufen in Switzerland has been suffering from Parkinson’s disease for years. He wears a special sole to help minimise the various symptoms, which include stiffness, immobility and instability of posture.
Ten years ago, millions of people watched the harmonica player Michael Hirte win the second series of the talent show ‘Das Supertalent’, broadcast on German TV by RTL.
Remo Pedron used to suffer from severe pain in his toes due to arthritis. He tried out various treatments to overcome this pain, but he never managed to find a solution that worked until he came across the kybun shoe by chance.
Paul Hoffmann didn’t believe it was possible. Yet, by wearing the air-cushion shoe, he has significantly reduced his hip and heel pain.
Nurses are always on their feet, helping their fellow human beings. They ensure the well-being of their patients, day in and day out, while often forgetting about themselves.
