We have the best job in the world…. 7/12/2012
Alizabeth (an AK amputee with a short limb) sent us the following text yesterday after she left the office with her finished prosthesis.. “I’m waiting for my flight now. I just walked through the entire airport like a ‘normal’ person and I was actually moving faster than a lot of people. I am feeling so […]
POA’s Rock Climbing Wall is now under construction!, 7/9/2012
Our rock climbing wall is now under construction… it won’t be long before Ronnie Dickson, CP and experienced rock/boulder climber, will be teaching interested patients how to traverse it!
April Holmes, “the fastest amputee in the world,” Fox News Orlando, 7/9/12
April was on the local Fox News last night….. great interview! We’re looking forward to cheering her on in the Paralympics in London next month!!! Fastest Amputee in the World
Anthony Burruto breaks records in USA Powerlifting Competition!
POA patient Amazzzzzing Anthony Burruto, a bilateral AK/BK amputee, competed against able-bodied athletes in the USAPL (USAPOWERLIFTING) competition. He entered into the Varsity & the Junior 16&17’s divisions. Not only did Anthony perform well, he broke both records, set new ones, and was awarded two Gold medals and a trophy!! Needless to say, there is […]
POA’s “Z,” a bilateral above-knee amputee, featured in Freedom Innovations video, 6/27/12
Although born without legs, “Z” has never considered herself disabled. She learned to walk, run, and eventually compete with other athletes, never doubting her ability to take part in any activity she chose to do. Freedom Innovations recently featured “Z” in a video, doing what she does best, which happens to be anything she puts […]
A meeting between two princesses, 6/13/2012
Great photo! “A charming encounter between two princesses…”
Luna Update: Day 2 with her prosthesis – walking unassisted!
click here for video of Little Luna Walking Unassisted
Ronnie Dickson led another successful adaptive climb event, 6/5/12
Ronnie Dickson led another successful adaptive climbing event this past weekend in Ann Arbor, Michigan. First Climb Photos and Article
Check out Helen’s “jazzed up” C-leg Cover!, 6/4/2012
POA patient Helen Young sent us this photo along with the following email message: “Well, I have waited 33 years before I got a leg that works so easy, it is like my real live leg. Then I thought to jazz it up by having a portable aquarium put on it!!! Thank you, thank you…and […]
Bree McMahon, “Ex-Freedom player defeating the odds,” Orlando Sentinel, 05/15/2012
Bree McMahon was determined to return to the soccer field, and in the 2-1/2 years since the accident that resulted in the amputation of her leg, she has worked hard to make that dream a reality. On April 21st, Bree was put in as goalie in the final game of the spring exhibition season at […]