The Power of POA Peer Support
Tatum was born with a limb difference and Summer lost her leg to cancer in 2025. Both girls are new to our practice and formed a fast friendship when they arrived on Monday. Yesterday, Tatum tried out her first ever running blade, and Summer took her first independent steps – with the help of her […]
Bilateral AK Amputee Ukrainian Solider Walking Strong on Two Prosthetic Legs
Mykhailo arrived at POA about two months ago as part of a group of Ukrainian soldiers brought to the US by the nonprofit organization Revived Soldiers Ukraine. In that time he has dedicated himself to learning how to walk on prosthetic legs and becoming strong enough to walk unassisted. Yesterday, Mykhailo walked around our building, […]
2-year-old Louie Walking for 1st Time on Two Prosthetic Legs
Louie was interested in every part of the prosthetic fitting process! He was especially impressed with his “bendy” knees! https://nypost.com/2023/01/20/video-shows-toddler-walking-for-first-time-with-prosthetics/?utm_source=social+media&utm_medium=Twitter&utm_campaign=Toddler_Walking_On_Prosthetics_For_First_Time_Tweet&utm_term=NY+Post+Toddler+Walking+On+Prosthetics+For+First+Time&fbclid=IwAR3fC9HKoQ1Z0uaDcPtVml7vZ03YwrYh4tEDD7n4tulLrIECinnuXio6txk
Mei White, PFFD Amputee – Paralympic Dreams Come True
Flashback to 2012! MeiMei and Ellie were getting ready to participate in their first triathlon and were very excited! We did a fun little interview about their dreams for the future, which included, especially for MeiMei, being in the paralympics! Fast forward to 2021, and MeiMei is in Tokyo, competing as a swimmer in the […]
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
Boston Herald article on USA Adaptive Climbing Nationals – June 2017
POA’s Ronnie Dickson reports that the USA Adaptive Climbing Nationals in Boston this weekend were a big success! Text message from Ronnie: “We rocked it out and had over 60 competitors at the adaptive climbing national championships with the furthest coming from Japan and India. We totaled 200 with spectators and volunteers. Jeff Bauman and […]
Upper Limb Amputee Research Participants Sought for DoD Supported FIU Study
Florida International University is seeking research participants with a below-elbow amputation for a study on “Neural Enabled Prosthesis for Upper Limb Amputees.” For additional information and contact info, click link below: NEP604_Web Recruitment Materials_Approved20170123
Jeff Bauman, Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor, Standing Strong!
Congrats to Jeff Bauman on a great 1st week on his new prosthetic legs at “Camp POA!” Sending a shout out to Steve Chamberland and Celeste Gagnon-Corcoran for getting him here! #noboundaries #BostonStrong #50legsrules
POA Client “Coach” Panion Back on the Baseball Field!
POA client “Coach” Panion sent us these great pics! With the help of Steve Chamberland and 50Legs.org, he is now back in Chicago doing the things he loves–coaching and umpiring! Way to go, Coach! #POAproud #NoBoundaries