Mohammad Malek wheels himself around Loma Linda University’s Drayson Center, where he practices basketball and gets his daily exercise. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Andrew Colon and Jason Joseph, from left, talk to fellow student Mohammad Malek at Loma Linda Academy. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Double amputee Mohammad Malek launches himself into the pool at Loma Linda University during his daily workout. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Mohammad Malek floats on his back during his daily swimming workout. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Clinical manager Michael J. Davidson makes some adjustments while Mohammad Malek attempts to walk with his new prosthetic legs at Loma Linda University Medical Center. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Clinical manager Michael J. Davidson fits Mohammad Malek with his new prosthetic legs at Loma Linda University Medical Center. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Mohammad Malek wheels himself around Loma Linda Academy. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
