A Day of “Firsts” for POA’s Samantha (PFFD Amputee), Age 1
Born with a limb deficiency, Samantha recently underwent revision/amputation surgery which allowed her to be fit with a prosthetic leg. This week she celebrated both her first birthday …and her first steps! Congratulations, Sammy girl!!!! Following is a link to the video we made to document this special occasion! Samantha’s Day of Firsts!
POA patient Chris Gordon (above knee amputee) took part in Wounded Warrior Project TV Spot
The Wounded Warrior Project asked POA patient Chis Gordon to appear in their latest TV Spot, “Injuries and Experiences.” Wounded Warrior TV Spot
A heartfelt message for the people who suffered limb loss as a result of the terrorist bombing at the Boston Marathon
An editorial by Karen Hughes, Web/Social Media at POA YOU ARE NOT ALONE My heart goes out to you. I lost my leg above the knee to cancer when I was just 13 years old, and have known the fear and despair you must feeling as you look down at your missing limb(s) and think, […]
MeiMei wins 1st Place in Youth Category at PTRC Triathlon!
Sending a huge shout out and congratulations to POA’s **MeiMei White!** MeiMei finished FIRST in the Youth Category at the Paratriathlon Regional Championship held in Clermont, FL on March 23rd. She is now one of the Top Contenders for the National Championship!!! WOW! Great job, MeiMei! We are so proud of you!! Article from USA […]
Our POA Kids Defy *Dis*Ability!
Following video shows our POA kids and teens in action. POA Kids and Teens
Brett Bolton (hip disarticulate amputee) places 2nd in Gymnastics Competition
6-year-old Brett Bolton, born without a leg, has come a long way since he was adopted from an orphanage in China 4 years ago. Not only is his running, walking, and keeping up with other kids his age, Brett also excels at gymnastics. He recently competed in a competition with able-bodied kids and took 2nd […]
“Veterans Administration awards FSU $4.4M,” Tallahassee.com e-magazine, 1/13/2013
POA is honored and delighted to be partnering with FSU, Georgia Institute of Technology, Quantum Motion Medical and St. Petersburg College on this important project — development of the next generation of prosthetic limbs for military veteran amputees. VA Administration Award Article
Vote for Shelly’s video! 2/1/2013
Shelly Diez, POA patient, LMT, and owner of All Elements Massage Therapy located within our facility in Orlando, FL needs your help to win a video contest! The contest is being sponsored by The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage, and entrants were asked to prepare a video about “how the value of certification has […]
OPAF’s introducing First Row in Orlando next month! Ever try adaptive rowing or skulling? Here’s your chance!
OPAF is introducing a new First Clinic next month here in Orlando! First Row will be an introduction to adaptive rowing and skulling and will be held on Friday evening, February 22nd on the tennis courts of the Caribe Royale Resort. The staff of South Orlando Rowing Association will be on hand with “ergs”to offer […]
3-year-old Jin’s first steps!, 1/15/2013
3-year-old Jin, a transfemoral (above knee) amputee adopted from China, took his first steps on Tuesday, 1/15/2013!