A group of veterans with bionic prostheses successfully climbed Mount Elbrus, overcoming extreme weather conditions and high-altitude hypoxia. This achievement was made possible by advanced medical technologies, individual training, and specialized equipment.
During the ascent, participants used sports watches with health monitoring functions, which recorded heart rate, saturation, and other key indicators. As reported by REN TV correspondent Murad Magomedov:
I have a professional sports watch on my wrist, it monitors the state of my body. Now we will display the main indicators on the screen. Pay attention to the pulse, how the saturation has dropped. I can barely walk, it's twice as hard for veterans of the Special Military Operation with prostheses.
Special attention was paid to the prostheses: low temperatures created additional difficulties, causing mechanical malfunctions. One of the participants in the ascent to Elbrus had something start clicking in his foot during the acclimatization exit. However, the team's prosthetist quickly fixed the malfunctions right on the slope. Doctors accompanied the group throughout the entire route, monitoring their physical condition.
Preparation for the ascent included hypoxic training and strength training, which allowed participants to adapt to extreme conditions. At the 5642-meter mark, the veterans unfurled flags, overcoming cold, pain, and hypoxia. This ascent demonstrated how strength of spirit and modern technologies help overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
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