POA’s “Z,” a bilateral above-knee amputee, featured in Freedom Innovations video, 6/27/12
Although born without legs, “Z” has never considered herself disabled. She learned to walk, run, and eventually compete with other athletes, never doubting her ability to take part in any activity she chose to do. Freedom Innovations recently featured “Z” in a video, doing what she does best, which happens to be anything she puts […]
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 […]
Mabio tries out an anti-gravity treadmill, 6/21/12
During a visit to a re-hab facility yesterday, Mabio, a POA employee and below knee amputee, was given an opportunity to try running on a Zero Gravity treadmill which had just been delivered to the facility. It was originally designed by NASA to help astronauts train for zero gravity conditions. Mabio said it felt like […]
POA’s Scout Bassett to compete in Paralympic Trials this weekend!
We’re wishing Scout the best of luck at the Paralympic trials this weekend! Go get ’em, girl!
Luna Update, 6/11/2012
Luna’s walking skills and confidence continue to progress! Luna Youtube Video
A meeting between two princesses, 6/13/2012
Great photo! “A charming encounter between two princesses…”
Luna Update: Day 2 with her prosthesis – walking unassisted!
click here for video of Little Luna Walking Unassisted
Ronnie Dickson led another successful adaptive climb event, 6/5/12
Ronnie Dickson led another successful adaptive climbing event this past weekend in Ann Arbor, Michigan. First Climb Photos and Article
Check out Helen’s “jazzed up” C-leg Cover!, 6/4/2012
POA patient Helen Young sent us this photo along with the following email message: “Well, I have waited 33 years before I got a leg that works so easy, it is like my real live leg. Then I thought to jazz it up by having a portable aquarium put on it!!! Thank you, thank you…and […]