Z Flies! Her Amphibian Air Adventure
POA’s “Z” (bilateral above knee amputee) shared the following video link and message: “Special thanks to everyone at POA–especially Stan Patterson–for giving me my ‘wings!’ Without sockets which fit comfortably and securely I would not have been able to experience this great adventure, as well as many other things able-bodied people take for granted. With […]
JR, Bilateral Above Knee Amputee
JR, a bi-lateral above knee amputee who traveled to Orlando from Guam, is a true example of what can be accomplished with a lot of hard work and determination. The following video shows JR in various stages of gait, strength, and exercise training. He also learned how to climb up and down stairs and walk […]
POA Socket of the Week! 8/27/2012
The POA socket of the week! This is a transtibial NPS vacuum system with a carbon fiber over cover with the phrase “I do my own stunts” laminated on it. 🙂 Our patients have the best sense of humor!
POA video Patient Profile on Laura Ortiz, BK Amputee, 6/28/2012
Amputee * Triathlete * Warrior — Laura Ortiz of Miami, Florida is all these things and more. She is an example of how the power of determination and persistence can help you triumph over the difficulties life can throw at you. Whether you are a new amputee learning to walk with your prosthesis, or setting […]
Evan Strong, amputee snowboarder, demonstrates elevated vacuum
Amputee donning elevated vacuum prosthetic leg system
New Product! Otto Bock Triton Harmony® (Vacuum) Prosthetic Foot
We have successfully fit several BK patients at POA with this new technology, including Jean Law, a bi-lateral amputee. The main features of the foot are the lightweight integrated vacuum pump and shock absorbing/rotation functionality. Says, Jean, “It feels very light, comfortable and natural; not stiff at the ankle like other prosthetic feet….and I don’t […]
POA Patient Kent Solheim in University of Louisville Magazine Spring 2010 issue, “The Green Beret”
Great article about Maj.Kent Solheim, a Green Beret soldier who lost his leg while on a mission in Iraq. You can also see a video of him running in the “Sports Training” section of our website. Click on the following link to view the UL Magazine article
POA Patient Maggi Pivovar is Educating Others About The Dangers of Meningococcal Meningitis, Nursing News article, 8/2010
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection that can prove fatal within 24 hours of a persons first symptoms. POA patient Maggi Pivovar knows the dangers of meningitis very well. Three years ago she lost both her legs below the knee after contracting the disease. She now works to increase awareness of the availability of a […]
10-year-old POA Patient Jake Bainter and family featured on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines”, 8/29/2010
This documentary tells the touching story of a chance encounter between Jake and 72-year-old Bill Hansbury on the date Jake’s leg was scheduled to be amputated. You can click on the following link to view the segment and read the written article: Chance Encounter Sparks Friendship