Former President Bush Participates in 100K Ride to Honor Wounded Warriors
More info on the 100K bike ride Chris Self is taking part in April 25-27, 2011. Click here to view article
POA patient Chris Self rides across desert with former President George Bush!
Former President George Bush is riding across the desert on his mountain bike in honor of wounded warriors. POA patient Chris Self is participating in the ride. Go, Chris!!! Click here to view article
Article featuring POA patient Mei Mei White!, “Handicap Fails to Slow Young Swimmer,” Macon News, 4/19/2011
One of our shining stars is in the news! She’s small, but mighty….and this is just the beginning! 😉 Go, Mei Mei!!!! Click here to view article
News article on POA patient Lucas Cannon, “Young Man Loses Leg but Retains Resilence,” Lexington Herald Leader, 4/17/2011
The story of Lucas Cannon’s horrific accident and road to recovery. Click here to view article
POA client Drew Johnson Demonstrates his Wakeboarding Skills, 4/2011
Drew Johnson, below knee amputee, demonstrates his wakeboarding skills using a prosthetic leg! Click here to see video >>
*Free* Mobility Clinic for Amputees on 4/30/11 in St. Petersburg, FL, featuring BOB GAILEY, PT!
Ossur and CAF-Florida are sponsoring a *FREE* Mobility Clinic for leg amputees on April 30th in St. Petersburg! Renowned physical therapist BOB GAILEY, PhD, PT as well as Peter Harsch, CP, USA Triathlon certified coach will be your trainers! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!! Click here for event information and on-line registation>
Summer Airport Travel Tips to Save You Some Time… and Money!
Any prosthetic related equipment packed in your luggage is considered a medical device, and you will not have to pay a baggage check fee at the airport. Just let the agent know you have prosthetic equipment in your luggage when checking in. Also, if your are packing any equipment in your carry-on luggage, it’s wise to put it in a separate bag labeled “prosthetic supplies” and take it out before
“Muddy Buddy – Orlando,” WFTV, April 9, 2010
POA patient Chris Self participated in the “Muddy Buddy – Orlando” event on April 9th. Following link contains video of an interview conducted at the event with another participant, Dave Rozelle, first amputee soldier to return to Iraq. Click here for WFTV interview link
POA patient Ken Green, PGA Golf Pro, to Receive Award – 4/7/2011
Ken Green has been selected to receive the Bob Casey Award from the Connecticut Sports Writers’ Alliance for “overcoming adversity in an exemplary manner.” In the following article he talks about the influence some of POA patients have had on him and aided his recovery. Click here for courant.com story link
Anthony Burruto continues to rise above the controversy surrounding Dr. Phillips High School’s decision to cut him from their baseball team
Check out this video of POA’s Anthony Burruto boxing! He hasn’t let the disappointment of being cut from Dr. Phillips High School baseball team keep him down. Anthony works out four days a week with a personal trainer who specializes in athletes who have physical limitations and military guys who are amputees. He plans to play on a travel team and try out for Dr. Phillips again next year. 😉