JR, Bilateral Above Knee Amputee
JR, a bi-lateral above knee amputee who traveled to Orlando from Guam, is a true example of what can be accomplished with a lot of hard work and determination. The following video shows JR in various stages of gait, strength, and exercise training. He also learned how to climb up and down stairs and walk […]
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 […]
POA Patient Kent Solheim in University of Louisville Magazine Spring 2010 issue, “The Green Beret”
Great article about Maj.Kent Solheim, a Green Beret soldier who lost his leg while on a mission in Iraq. You can also see a video of him running in the “Sports Training” section of our website. Click on the following link to view the UL Magazine article
POA Patient Maggi Pivovar is Educating Others About The Dangers of Meningococcal Meningitis, Nursing News article, 8/2010
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection that can prove fatal within 24 hours of a persons first symptoms. POA patient Maggi Pivovar knows the dangers of meningitis very well. Three years ago she lost both her legs below the knee after contracting the disease. She now works to increase awareness of the availability of a […]
10-year-old POA Patient Jake Bainter and family featured on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines”, 8/29/2010
This documentary tells the touching story of a chance encounter between Jake and 72-year-old Bill Hansbury on the date Jake’s leg was scheduled to be amputated. You can click on the following link to view the segment and read the written article: Chance Encounter Sparks Friendship
Heat + Humidity = “Summer Sweat Syndrome!” — Here’s Some Relief for Amputees
Even the best fitting prosthetic limb can become uncomfortable when you are in a hot and humid environment for an extended length of time. I recently discovered that some prescription strength antiperspirant products had become available over-the-counter, so I gave them a try. Certain Dri antiperspirant (roll-on version), and Secret Clincal Strength antipersirant/deodorant are the […]
Nate Winters, “Almost Dead in the Water,” Orlando Magazine, June 2010
An excellent article about Nate from the the time of his injury until his amazing baseball comeback just 20 months later! The article includes info on the special “baseball leg” designed for him by Stan Patterson and the staff at POA. click here for complete Orlando Magazine article
POA Patient Ken Green returns to Professional Golf
Ken Green returned to professional golf today for the first time since the accident that took his leg. The following article gives background information on Ken, his accident and his journey back to professional golf. click here for New York Times article
POA’s Nate Winters allowed only one run in his first varsity start since losing his leg (AK) less than two years ago! “Orlando Sentinel” and “Fanhouse” articles dated 4/13/2010
POA patient Nate Winters, who lost his left leg in a boating accident in 2008, allowed one unearned run in four-plus innings in his first varsity game since then. (The following is an excerpt from Fanhouse article) “He’s just a fierce, fierce competitor,” longtime Winter Park baseball coach Bob King said. “It’s why he was […]
From Wheelchairs to Prosthetics
The following article was printed in the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) Winter 2010 Newsletter. The primary objective of the Baseball Assistance Team is to aid those members of the “baseball family” most in need. B.A.T. strives to provide a means of support to people who are unable to help themselves. Through charitable contributions from corporations, […]