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Our prosthetists and orthopaedists are training alongside the KRC Genk AMP team

Our prosthetists and orthopaedic technicians trained alongside KRC Genk’s AMP team, on crutches just like the players themselves. It soon became clear that amputee football is much tougher than it looks. Find out how the game works, why we support this team and how you can get involved as a player or supporter.
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Give your old prosthetic leg a new lease of life

Do you have an old leg or arm prosthesis lying around in a cupboard? Through Handicap International’s Liimba project, usable parts are given a new lease of life for people in conflict zones. You can donate your prosthesis at the Amputee Care Centre in Genk, and as a donor you’ll receive a free gait analysis or consultation.
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Peer Support Day at the Amputee Care Centre: a day to learn from one another

The Amputee Care Center (ACC) by Spronken Peer Support Day on Saturday 19 September 2026 (9.00–16.00) took place at Spronken – Benelux Amputee Care prosthetics centre in Genk, Belgium.
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Peer Support Day

Genk, Belgium - September 7, 2026 — This coming Saturday, September 19, the Amputee Care Center (ACC) by Spronken will open its doors for a unique Peer Support Day. Three years after its founding, the ACC is bringing together prosthesis users, their families, healthcare professionals, and experts for a day filled with knowledge sharing, networking, and the latest technology in the field of prosthetics. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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Peer Support Day 2026

On Saturday, September 19, the Amputee Care Center by Spronken cordially invites you to our Peer Support Day in Genk, Belgium. A day focused on connecting with others—to share experiences, ask questions, learn about new developments, or simply listen to someone else’s story.
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Playing soccer with an amputation?

KRC Genk and the Amputation Care Center by Spronken are joining forces to promote amputee soccer in Belgium. Discover how sports, support, and orthopedic expertise are helping amputees get moving again, both on and off the field.
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