IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Lincoln Ortman is like most 5-year-old boys: He loves to run, jump, climb, and ride his bike.
But unlike other boys his age, those activities put Lincoln at risk for severe injury.
“We have introduced him to things like video games to keep him at a more ‘down’ lifestyle,” says Lincoln’s mom, Missy Ortman, of North Liberty.
“Lincoln was not able to participate in things like trampolines and football, so teaching him that those things can be dangerous for him – and keeping his brothers from wrestling and shoving – is important at our house.