Heat + Humidity = “Summer Sweat Syndrome!” — Here’s Some Relief for Amputees
Even the best fitting prosthetic limb can become uncomfortable when you are in a hot and humid environment for an extended length of time. I recently discovered that some prescription strength antiperspirant products had become available over-the-counter, so I gave them a try. Certain Dri antiperspirant (roll-on version), and Secret Clincal Strength antipersirant/deodorant are the […]
Nate Winters, “Almost Dead in the Water,” Orlando Magazine, June 2010
An excellent article about Nate from the the time of his injury until his amazing baseball comeback just 20 months later! The article includes info on the special “baseball leg” designed for him by Stan Patterson and the staff at POA. click here for complete Orlando Magazine article
Wounded Warriors program helped POA patient Dr. Lisa Maddox realize a dream, ABC World News, 5/16/10
click here to see article and video interview
Ken Green’s Journey Back to Golf, video by “Golf Central,” 11/06/2009
POA patient Ken Green’s journey back to professional golf (and new life) was recently documented in a video interview by “Golf Central.” Some of the footage was shot right here at POA! Ken lost his leg below the knee due to a vehicle accident in the summer of 2009. click here Golf Central video
Another great article on Nate Winters’ Remarkable Comeback!!!
click here Maxpreps News article
From Wheelchairs to Prosthetics
The following article was printed in the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) Winter 2010 Newsletter. The primary objective of the Baseball Assistance Team is to aid those members of the “baseball family” most in need. B.A.T. strives to provide a means of support to people who are unable to help themselves. Through charitable contributions from corporations, […]
Double Amputee Aimee Mullins talks about her “arty” legs
Amputee Aimee Mullins talks about her 12 pairs of legs. click here to read the full story