Alex, Hip-Disarticulate Amputee, has a Near-Perfect Gait!
Alex became a hip-disarticulate amputee after a horrific workplace accident. When he arrived at POA a few weeks ago he was getting around as best he could using a prosthesis that was outdated and limited his mobility. We fit him with a NPS vacuum assisted socket system and a C-Leg microprocessor knee, and soon he […]
Celeste Corcoran, Marathon Survivor, Connection with Amy Purdy and POA
WCBV Boston interview with Celeste Corcoran, marathon survivor, regarding her special connection with Amy Purdy and POA. #yoursuccessisourpassion Click here to view WCBV News video.
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
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
Ireland Nugent begins prosthetic fitting process at POA, 6/13/2013
Today we met Ireland Nugent and her family. Ireland, who lost both her feet in a lawnmower accident, is now ready to begin the prosthetic fitting process. It won’t be long before she is walking (and anything else she wants to do) again! ♥ Click on following link for news story and video. Ireland’s first […]
Ireland Nugent’s new prosthetic legs!
We fit Ireland Nugent with new prosthetic legs last week. Feeling much more comfortable with the process this time, she even helped Stan cast the molds! Ireland’s New Legs!♥ #NoBoundaries
Celeste Corcoran, Moving Forward!
Celeste Corcoran attended a CAF running clinic in Boston this weekend. You’re looking great, Celeste! ♥ Click here to view NBC newscast #BostonStrong #MovingForward
Bella taking Big Steps Toward Independence!
Less than a month after she took her first steps, Bella stopped in to show us what she is doing now! Way to go, Bella! ♥ Click here to view video of Bella #POAProud
Rollerblading on a Prosthetic Leg?? Ellie Can!
Amputee rollerblading?? Who wants to give it a try? #Believe #POAKids #WeCan Click here to view video of Ellie Rollerblading