She developed a successful career in sailing, navigating challenges that were uncommon for individuals with physical disabilities during her time.
Learning to master a complex sport with the aid of a prosthetic. Amputee Christine Peglegl
: Christine is a long-time patient at A Step Ahead Prosthetics and has been featured by organizations like Spaulding Rehabilitation for her strength and recovery. She developed a successful career in sailing, navigating
: Her "unstoppable" mindset encourages others to find their strength regardless of physical limitations. : Her "unstoppable" mindset encourages others to find
It was during a historical reenactment event that Christine met a craftsman who built replica 18th-century peg legs for living history museums. On a whim, she commissioned one. The moment she strapped on the simple wooden post—carved from ash wood, with a leather cuff and a rubber-tipped bottom—something clicked. "It was honest," she says. "No microchips. No silicone liners. Just wood, leather, and my own strength."