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Survey of Physical Activity & Exercise in OI

Who is behind the survey? OIFE and the OIF are assisting with the distribution of a survey developed by a project team supported by Care4BrittleBones. The team consist of professionals interested in increasing the knowledge about the physical well-being of individuals with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI). Project team Kathleen Montpetit, Occupational Therapist (retired), MSc OT, Montreal,…

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Athletes without Permission

Our Polish delegate Aneta is planning to write an eBook about good examples from people with OI living in Europe who are physically active in different ways. Aneta herself has OI type IV and has tried many different sports and activities: swimming, scuba diving, crossfit and climbing. The project has the working title “Athletes without…

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E-soccer: Niklas lives his dream

Interview with Nicklas Luginsland – Esoccer player with OI  Can you tell a little about yourself? My name ist Niklas Luginsland, 24 years old. Currently I live at home in Germany with my parents and my brother. One year ago I finished my Bachelor in Public Management. During my studies I lived together with 3…

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Artists with OI: Penny Clapcott

Penny Clapcott from the UK has always been very active despite her OI. Having broken four World Records in competitive swimming at the age of 15, she took the challenge of becoming an aereal circus performer. I’m Penny Clapcott and I’m 29 years old from the UK with type 3 OI. I have always been…

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