The muscles and joints in the arm can become stiff, and in Amar Bharati’s case, his arm has grown rigid and almost lifeless. His arm has not been able to move since it was first raised.

Since receiving his new arm, officials said, Jackson has been going to occupational therapy appointments to help build muscle on his left side and to get familiar with the prosthetic.

Richard Whitehead, 46, a heavy-duty mechanic from Burns Lake, came in first place in the 95 kilogram weight class using his right arm, and he placed third in the same category using his left arm.