Raekwon, BK, is logging miles on his new running leg!, 11/13/2012
Thanks to Steve Chamberland (BK amputee and former pro wrestler) and his “50 Legs” non-profit foundation (www.50legs.org) for partnering with us to provide Raekwon with a running leg! To view Youtube video, click here
Carla’s New AK prosthetic running leg, 11/5/2012
Carla’s new running leg with the tiger stripe design turned out g-r-r-r-r-r-reat!
Cameron Conquers the POA Rock Wall!, 10/29/2012
10-year-old Cameron, an above knee amputee, enjoyed a climb on POA’s rock climbing/training wall during a recent visit to our office. We love introducing our patients to new things and helping to instill a “no limits” attitude in them!
Ronnie Dickson on cover of “Amp It Up” Magazine Aug/Sept 2012 issue
Our own Ronnie Dickson made the cover of the Aug/Sept issue of “Amp It Up” magazine! Check out his article, “Amputation: an opportunity for a better life.” —-> Amp It Up article by Ronnie Dickson
Celebrity Visitors at POA!, 10/17/2012
A couple of celebrities stopped by our facility yesterday—POA patient and former Professional Wrestler Steve “the freak” Chamberland and WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart, who managed over 75 wrestling superstars in his career! Steve is the founder of “50 Legs,” a non-profit foundation which provides assistance to amputee children. We are fitting the foundation’s […]
POA’s Leo Morales on track to establish new Guiness World Record!
Leo Morales lost his leg at the hip to cancer in 2008. We met he and his wife a few months later, when they arrived in the U.S. looking for a prosthetic practice that would be willing to work with him to achieve his goals. As a hip disarticulate, that would require a a lot […]
Jordan Thomas interview, The Golf Channel, March 2012
The Golf Channel recently interviewed POA’s Jordan Thomas (bi-lateral amputee). At age 22, Jordan is a scratch golfer, high-achieving college student, and President of his own Foundation which benefits child amputees. Jordan Thomas Interview, Golf Channel, Mar 2012
Visit from April Holmes, 2012 London Paralympic Games Medal Winner!, 9/19/2012
Paralympic athlete April Holmes stopped by POA today to show us her BRONZE medal! She insisted on “sharing” it with Stan! 🙂 Congratulations, April!!!
POA patient Franklin, Mejias, Jr., Quadruple amputee, his story of survival, 9/7/2012
Franklin Mejias, Jr. of Venezuela was on a family vacation in Miami when the unthinkable happened – he contracted an aggressive bacterial infection. Doctors fought to save his life, but in order to do so they were forced to amputate his hands and both his legs. The infection nearly killed Franklin, but he battled back […]
Amy Purdy, bi-lateral amputee, competing on CBS reality show, “The Amazing Race,” this Fall!, 8/29/2012
Look for POA’s Amy Purdy on the CBS Reality Show The Amazing Race Season 21 which will premiere on September 30th! She and her boyfriend of many years, Daniel, are competing together as a team. Following link contains team photos and video introduc tions. Amy is a double amputee who lost her legs – but […]