A Profile in Faith and Courage, Kyle Kramer, AK Amputee
We received the most awesome message from POA patient Kyle Kramer! Such an amazing testimony. Kyle underwent an elective amputation in early 2024 after enduring 10 years of severe pain since he developed compartment syndrome in both legs after a morning jog. Several surgeries on his most affected leg later, including a bk amputation which […]
Trying Out New Prosthetic Components
This patient, a bilateral above knee amputee, is ready to transition from a pediatric to an adult prosthetic knee soon, so while she tests her new sockets she is is also checking out a new knee. We think it’s important to allow our patients to trial a product whenever possible to ensure they are happy […]
Making a Prosthetic Leg – From Start to Finish
Watch POA prosthetist Rick Shultz create two glittery princess prosthetic legs for Juliette – one for everyday and a running blade for playing and running FAST! ✨💖🦿 Although condensed to a little over four minutes in the video, the time it takes to create a prosthesis (or two, in this case) from casting to final […]
Patterson Propulsion Socket (PPS) Prosthetic System is a Game Changer!
It’s a “Marvel”- ous Day for Prosthetics at POA Orlando
It’s a “Marvel-ous” day at POA! #poaorlando
Zappos Adaptive Shoe Line Helpful for Amputees
Zappo’s, an online shoe retailer, has a new program which lets people buy single and mixed size shoes. Very helpful for amputees! Many times the foot on our sound side foot is larger/smaller or more wide/narrow than our prosthetic one. That means we usually need to sacrifice either fit or comfort – or buy another […]
Marko Cheseto World Best Chicago Marathon for Double Amputee
Marko Cheseto finished 250 overall, 31st in his age group with a time of 2:37:23 at the Chicago Marathon today, smashing the existing World Record of 2:42:24 that he set six months ago at the Boston Marathon! Way to go, Marko — you did it! Your POA family was cheering you all the way to […]
Kris, 25 year old PFFD Amputee, Takes First Steps – Ever – on Prosthetic Leg!
25 year old Kris, born with PFFD was labeled a difficult fit & never walked with a prosthetic leg. Thanks to Steve Chamberland and 50legs.org,  he found his way to POA where he walked for the 1st time, and so much more! Check this out!
Bilateral Amputee Marko Cheseto Sets World Marathon Record
We are very proud of Marko Cheseto – a great athlete and even greater man! He ran the TCS New York marathon and set a new record for bilateral (double) below knee amputees – 2 hours, 52 minutes, 33 seconds. And that was his first marathon! Then Marko returned home to Orlando and became a U.S. […]
Fascinating Video on Science Behind Phantom Pains
Excellent presentation on science behind phantom pain. Very clear and easy to understand.