Amputee donning elevated vacuum prosthetic leg system
Maria walking in her prosthetic leg with cosmetic cover
Double amputee goes from crutches to prosthetics
POA’s first “Cartwheel Contest” – Ronnie vs. Ellie!!!
Who says you can’t have fun at your prosthetist’s office? POA prosthetic resident and AK amputee Ronnie Dickson challenged Ellie to a cartwheel contest during her recent visit to our office. Can you guess who the winner was? Let’s just say this: Ronnie may be a rock climber, but Ellie definitely ROCKS!!!! click here to […]
POA patient Maria demonstrates her beautiful gait — and boots!, January 2012
Before Maria, a knee disarticulate (through the knee) amputee left Orlando to return to her home in Colombia. She wanted to make sure her shoes/boots would work with her new prosthetic leg, and as you will see, they did! Click here to view video of Maria walking
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 […]
POA Patient Lonnie Taylor returns to Sanford Police Dept., 11/17/2010, WFTV Interview
Officer Lonnie Taylor, on medical leave from the Sanford Police department after losing his leg to cancer six months ago, was determined to get back to work as soon as possible. He never once considered the possibility of returning to a desk job, and today he returned to full duty at the Sanford Police Department, […]
POA’s Ronnie Dickson releases “Amputee Biking” video, 10/18/2010
In addition to his running video, Ronnie has also created an “amputee” biking video. Click on the following link to view the video
POA’s Ronnie Dickson releases new “Amputee Running” video, 10/18/2010
Ronnie Dickson has released a new “amputee running” video with lots of informative and useful information. Click on the following link to view the video
10-year-old POA Patient Jake Bainter and family featured on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines”, 8/29/2010
This documentary tells the touching story of a chance encounter between Jake and 72-year-old Bill Hansbury on the date Jake’s leg was scheduled to be amputated. You can click on the following link to view the segment and read the written article: Chance Encounter Sparks Friendship