Colin Cook, Shark Attack Survivor: Moving Forward with Prosthetic Leg
Colin Cook, who lost his leg but won the battle with a tiger shark last October, arrived at POA ready to begin the next phase of his rehabilitation – walking independently. Steve Chamberland and his 50legs.org came by to greet him and offer support. Celeste Corcoran, Boston bombing survivor, also in town to be fit […]
Celeste Corcoran – Stronger Than Ever!
Because of all the great Pilates work Celeste has been doing, the muscles in her legs have strengthened and developed. We made new prosthetic legs which allow her to fire and use those muscles, and Celeste headed back to Boston on Wednesday walking faster, stronger, and with even more confidence! #NoBoundaries #CorcoranStrong
We are POA: Amputees Achieving Their Goals
At POA, your Success is our Passion. We specialize in engineering and fitting high-performance, high-technology prostheses. Whatever your goals may be, our team of professionals have one focus: to provide you with a prosthesis that will allow you to achieve them. #NoBoundaries
Brianna Maravel, OT Student, Writes Article on Her Experience Shadowing at POA
Brianna Maravel, an Occupational Therapy student at Florida International University in Miami, wrote an article about her experience shadowing Ronnie Dickson and other CP’s at POA. See page 12 of attached link to “Advance” Magazine for Occupational Therapy Practitioners. Advance magazine for Occupational Therapy Practitioners
Merry Christmas from Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates!
Wishing our POA family and friends a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We count our blessings every day, and you are on top of that list.Thank you for entrusting your prosthetic care to us. The following video features just a few of the many, but ALL of you are in our hearts!
Mixing Playtime with Prosthetics at POA
Micaela, in town from Peru, passes the time playing with POA’s chief canine entertainer, Sarabi, and entertainer-in-training, Kopa. There are no language barriers to FUN! We do our best to make the prosthetic fitting process, which can sometimes be stressful, as easy and pleasant as possible. Micaela gives her new prosthesis a thumbs up, an […]
A Week of Firsts at POA
We love working with our clients and helping them take back their abilities – or learn new ones! #POAproud #NoBoundaries #POAclientsRock
POA’s Scout Bassett – AK amputee and Team USA Paralympic Athlete Takes Her Running to New Level
Click following link for video: Scout Bassett, Taking Her Game to a New Level Scout tried out her new sprinting leg set-up for the first time at a local track. Learning how to run with a knee is a whole different technique, and although it's going to take some time to master, she's off to […]
POA Client Brian Mast Set His Sights on Harvard, and Congress #NoBoundaries
Blessed to be part of this Warrior’s team. Brian Mast Sets Sights on Harvard and Congress #POAproud #NoBoundaries
POA’s Stan Patterson & 2 of our Veteran clients in segment Golf Channel’s Veterans Day Tribute to Wounded Warriors
POA’s Stan Patterson and two of our clients, Mike Fradera and Bill Mathews (both veterans), were featured in a special Veterans Day segment of the Golf Channel’s “Golf Central” program tonight. (Segment begins at the 17:50 minute mark.) #VeteransDay #NoBoundaries