POA video Patient Profile on Laura Ortiz, BK Amputee, 6/28/2012
Amputee * Triathlete * Warrior — Laura Ortiz of Miami, Florida is all these things and more. She is an example of how the power of determination and persistence can help you triumph over the difficulties life can throw at you. Whether you are a new amputee learning to walk with your prosthesis, or setting […]
Mabio tries out an anti-gravity treadmill, 6/21/12
During a visit to a re-hab facility yesterday, Mabio, a POA employee and below knee amputee, was given an opportunity to try running on a Zero Gravity treadmill which had just been delivered to the facility. It was originally designed by NASA to help astronauts train for zero gravity conditions. Mabio said it felt like […]
POA’s Scout Bassett to compete in Paralympic Trials this weekend!
We’re wishing Scout the best of luck at the Paralympic trials this weekend! Go get ’em, girl!
Luna Update, 6/11/2012
Luna’s walking skills and confidence continue to progress! Luna Youtube Video
Luna Update: Day 2 with her prosthesis – walking unassisted!
click here for video of Little Luna Walking Unassisted
Amy Purdy, Snowboarding Champion and bilateral BK amputee, gives Running a try!, 5/23/12
Amy Purdy, World Cup Champion snowboarder, skateboarder, wakeboarder and inspirational speaker, is learning to run for the first time on her prosthetic legs! She lives in Colorado and will be running on mountain trails, but since there are no mountains in flat Florida, we tested the legs on “Mount POA” – the steep ramp behind […]
The Bionic Man! Nate tries out BiOM PowerAnkle with an Orion Microprocessor Knee, 5/18/2012
Pairing some new technologies… a PowerAnkle and Microprocessor Knee. view video –> AK walking on BiOM PowerAnkle and Orion MPK
Otto Bock Genium Prosthetic Leg System wins Design Award, O&P Edge article, March 2012
Wow! Otto Bock’s Genium prosthetic leg system was chosen over 14,000 other submissions from 58 countries to receive a prestigious Design Award! Click on following link to read more. O&P Edge article
MeiMei is even faster on her new prosthetic running leg!, 4/28/2012
MeiMei bounded around the bases yesterday after hitting a home run during a Miracle League baseball game! Well done, MeiMei!!!
Another one of our heros – Dan Gade – rode in GW Bush Warrior 100K, 4/28/2012
Here’s another one of our heros! – Dan Gade. He became a hip disartic amputee in 2005 due to severe injuries he incurred while serving as a company commander in Iraq. Dan is now an instructor at West Point, teaching political science and public policy.