Small World: Two POA kids meet at Knoxville Airport
When two of our POA kids run into each other at Knoxville airport and discover they go to the same prosthetic facility – small world! ?#priceless #amputee #friends
From Paralyzed to Running! New Leg Braces Change POA Client’s Life
From paralyzed to running! We were blessed to witness this amazing transformation as Mike fit Jasmine with the new leg braces that would change her life.
Hulk Hogan & Rebekah Gregory At POA
When Hulk Hogan was at POA a few weeks ago with 50 Legs.org to check up on a little girl he had sponsored for a prosthetic leg, he also sat down with Rebekah Gregory who happened to be in town for a prosthetic fitting. They discussed how the Boston Bombing had impacted Rebekah and her […]
POA’s New Prosthetic Socket Design for Hip Disarticulate & Hemi Pelvectomy Amputees
We’re excited to share with you a new hip disarticulate socket system we are testing! The silicone liner is incorporated into the socket, next to the skin, eliminating the need for silicone shorts. Leo (hip disarculate) and Angelina (hemi pelvectomy) say they feel very secure and comfortable in the socket, and can put it on […]
Bilateral Amputee Runs with Husband for First Time Since Losing Her Legs
Kelie ran with her husband for the first time since she lost her legs, taking back another ability! Sharing moments like this never gets old! #blessings #takingbackabilities #recovery #movingforward #prosthetic #leg #running #poa #noboundaries
Jaelyn’s 1st Prosthetic Leg – She’s On Her Way!
Jaelyn’s prosthetic journey has begun, and it was so awesome that she had the encouragement and support of the new friends/peers she met at POA throughout the week! Born with a rare bone disorder, Jaelyn has spent most of her life undergoing procedures to improve the function of her leg, including limbing lengthening. With a […]
POA client Katie, AK amputee, modeling for Matilda Jane Clothing
Check out Katie on the Matilda Jane website, looking fabulous and modeling some cute clothes! Matilda Jane Clothing Website Link
Radley Gillis’ Takes First Steps on Prosthetic Legs
Radley “Rad” Gillis and his friends/family had been praying about this moment ever since his near-fatal motorcycle accident six months ago. As he stood for the first time, Stan told him to take it easy and not be discouraged if he could only take a few steps. His family, standing close by, said “if anyone […]
POA client Jeff Bauman Rocking Red Carpet with Jake Gyllenhaal, star of “Stronger”
POA client Jeff Bauman looking great on the red carpet with actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who plays Jeff in the movie, “Stronger,” which opened on Sept 22nd! Jeff is wearing his “designer” POA prosthetic legs and sporting two fabulous TaiLor Made prosthetic feet!
Dana, Hip Disarticulate: Amazing Story of Survival and Perseverance
This is the story of a true warrior! Dana had been a runner all her life, until a series of events beginning in 2002 led to the amputation of her leg through the hip joint in 2014. Surgery for a stress fracture was unsuccessful and was followed by a knee replacement in 2006. Still in […]