Paralympic Alpine Skiing Trail Blazer: POA Orlando’s “Z,” Bilateral Above Knee Amputee
Throwback Thursday! With the start of the 2014 Sochi Paralympics upon us, it seems fitting to showcase one of the trail blazing adaptive athletes in alpine skiing — our own “Z!” She skied on BILATERAL ABOVE KNEE PROSTHETIC LEGS in the 70’s and 80’s, way before computerized knees and specialized sports equipment, and helped pave […]
POA’s Amy Purdy in P&G #ThankYouMom Commercial!
A must watch! Amy Purdy did a great job narrating this P&G piece which features paralympic athletes and their moms. Amy will be going for the GOLD in Sochi next month! #Inspiring #ThankYouMom #GoAmy Click Here to View Video
Ronnie Dickson Swimming with Ottobock X3 Microprocessor Knee
What Ronnie Dickson can do in Florida (with a waterproof knee) while the rest of the country is freezing! #Sunny #POAOrlando Click here to view video
Wounded Warrior Max Gauthier, above knee amputee, Running Again!
Meet Max Gauthier and his identical twin brother, Jake. Both men were serving our country in Afghanistan when Max was injured. Steve Chamberland of 50 Legs.org & The 50 Legs Show brought Max to POA after being approached by his uncle at church. Check out this great video of Max running with Jake for the […]
Celeste Corcoran, Boston Strong! Amputee Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Running!
Check out this Video–> Celeste Corcoran, Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Running! After a few “test jumps,” Celeste Corcoran took off on her new prosthetic running legs! She has taken on this new challenge with fierce pride, determination and strength! #BostonStrong #CorcoranStrong
Celeste Corcoran making friends at POA while being fit with new prosthetic legs. Girl Power!
There’s no stopping these ladies! Cait, Celeste and Bella, getting to know each other at POA today while Celeste was being fit with new prosthetic legs. Loving Bella’s shoes! Celeste & Sydney Corcoran Support Page — at Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates (POA).