Congratulations on running your first 5K race, Carla!!, 2/22/2013
High fives and hugs going out to Carla, who finished her First 5K – the 2013 Gasparilla Classic in Tampa, FL!!!! “I ran my first 5K today with no pain, no leg falling off and no issues whatsoever!,” exclaims Carla. “Ran it in 37min 05sec, and could have done better if it wasn’t so crowded.” […]
Attention Ladies! (who happen to be amputees)
ATTENTION LADIES! You are invited to take part in our FIRST gathering of women (who happen to be amputees) in Florida! Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012 Time: 10am-2pm Where: POA facility – 3160 Southgate Commerce Blvd., #38, Orlando, FL Organized by: Karen Hughes Dress: Casual/Comfortable This is a great opportunity for us to get together […]
April Holmes is going to the Paralympics in London!, 7/4/12
POA’s April Holmes is the 100 & 200 meter US Paralympics Trials/National Champion and is going to London to compete in the Paralympics Games next month!!! So proud to be part of her team! Go get ’em, April
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!
Another one of our heros – Dan Gade – rode in GW Bush Warrior 100K, 4/28/2012
Here’s another one of our heros! – Dan Gade. He became a hip disartic amputee in 2005 due to severe injuries he incurred while serving as a company commander in Iraq. Dan is now an instructor at West Point, teaching political science and public policy.
Chris Self participates in 2nd GW Bush Warrior 100K Bike Ride, 4/26/12
GW Bush Warrior 100K Mountain Bike Ride
POA represents at Celebrity Amputee Golf Classic, 4/20/2012
POA was well represented at the Celebrity Amputee Golf Classic held at ChampionsGate Golf Club on Friday! In addition to staff members Stan, Roger, Reggie and Juan, several of our patients also participated: Thanks to Josh, Randy, Zee, Bruce, Kevin, Dan, Jordan, Mark and Clay for coming out! The event coordinator, Dave Bowen, said this […]
The 2013 ACA Convention will be held here in Orlando!!!!!
We have some great news to share!! The Amputee Coalition is holding its next national conference right here in Orlando next year! Dates are June 25-30, 2013. Click here for details on 2013 ACA National Conference
Adaptive Climbing Clinic in New York City, March 15 & 16, 2012
Ronnie Dickson will be instructing an Adaptive Climbing Clinic in New York City on March 15th and 16th. It’s open to people of all ages and physical disabilities…. check it out if you live in the area!
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 […]