Way To Go, Tim Houston!
After 4 years of trying (and trying again), Tim, a high level above knee amputee, learned how to ride a bike. Congratulations, buddy! Click here for video –> Tim riding his bike #WayToGo #Determination
Franklin Mejias – Embracing the Journey and Celebrating Life, 8/14/13
Franklin Mejias, meningitis survivor and quadrilateral amputee, is focused on living his life without limits!! See video–> Franklin Mejias #Believe #FranklinStrong #Inspired
POA on Central Florida Spotlight
POA was featured on WFTV Channel 9 “Central Florida Spotlight” today! POA on Central Florida Spotlight . . . . #BostonStrong #POAOrlando #amputees #prosthetics
Fox News Orlando Interviews Blossom the Amputee Dog, 8/8/2013
Blossom the amputee dog interviewed by Fox News this morning! We’ll let you know when it is scheduled to air. In the meantime, if you would like to learn more about Blossom’s journey, she has her own Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/FootlooseBlossom #Prosthetic #DogAmputee #DogProsthetic
A Video Tour of Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates POA
Stan Patterson, certified american prosthetist and founder of POA, gives a guided tour of our Orlando facility where Your Success Is Our Passion. Video Tour of POA
“POA No Boundaries” – video featuring many of our Amputee Athletes
This video features many of our amaaaaazing amputee athletes – April Holmes, Scout Bassett, Amy Purdy, Evan Strong, Ronnie Dickson… (just to name a few 🙂 May you be inspired to pursue your own dreams, whatever they might be! POA No Boundaries
Tampa Bay News 10 feature, “Ireland Nugent takes her first steps,” 6/17/2013
In this news report POA’s Rick Shultz, who like Ireland also lost a leg in a lawnmower accident when he was two years old, is also featured. Rick has no doubt that Ireland has a full, active, and amazing life ahead–just like he has. 🙂 Tampa Bay News 10 broadcast featuring Ireland and Rick
POA Women (who happen to be amputees) Celebrating Their Abilities
Happy Mother’s Day to all the ladies of POA! <3 LIVE OUT LOUD. Celebrate Your Abilities like these Women (who happen to be amputees) Do!
Two Strong Women–who happen to be Bilateral Above Knee Amputees–Focus on Success
Yesterday we witnessed both Amanda and Hilary making great strides in their return to independence!! We are so proud of these strong women, and blessed to be part of their team. “The #1 reason people quit is because they focus on how far they have to go, instead of how far they have COME.” Don’t […]
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, […]