01.31.2018 - By Nick Bracciante, PT, DPT and Will Boyd, PT, DPT
In this episode, we chat with Eric McElvenny, a former Marine who lost his right lower leg after stepping on an IED in combat while in Afghanistan. Since returning to the States, Eric has gone on to run Ironman competitions and become a motivational speaker. In this episode we dive into Eric's recovery from his right below knee amputation, including his time in physical therapy and what it took to become an Ironman. If you're interested in learning more about Eric and his story, check out his website at: http://ericmcelvenny.com/