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
Staff Sgt. John Walding Graduated from Special Forces Sniper Course, OandP.com article, 10/5/2010
POA Patient Staff Sgt. John Walding of Texas is a Special Forces sniper instructor and the first amputee to graduate from the Special Forces Sniper Course. Click on the following link to view the OandP.com article
Staff Sgt. John W. Walding Awarded Silver Star, “Army Times” article, 12/15/2008
POA Patient Staff Sergeant John W. Walding was awarded the U.S. Military’s third-highest combat award, the Silver Star. To read more about Sgt. Walding and his heroic actions during a raid in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, click on the following link. Click on the following link to view the Army Times article
POA Patient Leo Morales (hip disartic) of Cancun, Mexico Completes his First 5K!!, 10/10/2010
Leo continues to achieve every goal he sets for himself, the latest of which he accomplished today; he trained for and completed his first 5K walk/run in Cancun, Mexico!! Leo’s ultimate goal is to participate in the New York marathon! He’s already told Stan he better get in shape because they are going to do […]
Ronnie Dickson, “Climbing with Persistence,” O&P Edge Magazine, 10/ 2010 Issue
Ronnie Dickson, who is doing his prosthetic residency at POA, was recently featured in the O&P Edge Oct 2010 issue. His story of persistence and determination is truly inspiring! click on the following link to view the O&P Edge article
Amputee Kelly Bruno on “Survivor: Nicaragua” this Season
On the first episode of Survivor: Nicaragua, Kelly Bruno explained to her fellow castmates that she had a prosthetic leg. This being reality TV, some smugly decided that she was vying for the pity vote. Then, on the second episode, when Bruno didn’t founder in a physical challenge but mastered it — with a prosthetic […]
POA Patient Maggi Pivovar is Educating Others About The Dangers of Meningococcal Meningitis, Nursing News article, 8/2010
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection that can prove fatal within 24 hours of a persons first symptoms. POA patient Maggi Pivovar knows the dangers of meningitis very well. Three years ago she lost both her legs below the knee after contracting the disease. She now works to increase awareness of the availability of a […]
POA Patients Mabio Costa and Scout Bassett Participated in the 2010 ITU World Championship Triathlon in Budapest, Hungary, 9/8-12/10
The largest-ever Paratriathlon took place at the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Budapest Grand Final, with 85 athletes representing 15 countries taking part. World Champions were crowned in all six Paratriathlon categories, as athletes battled through rainy and cold early morning conditions in the… Hungarian capital. Athletes completed a Sprint-distance triathlon, consisting of a […]
“Amputees Worry About Airport Screening,” USA Today, 8/25/10
For those amputees who travel by air, it’s no surprise to hear that many others share our frustration and concerns regarding the TSA screening process. The following article explores this issue and discusses what actions may be implemented to improve current practices. click here for USA Today article