SGM Chris Self recently put the new BiOM Powerfoot by iWalk to the test. It’s the world’s first bionic lower leg system to replace the action of the foot, achilles tendon and calf muscle. The BiOM generates power during plantar flexion, propelling the prosthesis forward. This allows the amputee to use less energy when walking. Very exciting and promising technology! Click here to view the video.
An interesting interview with Hugh Herr, inventor of the PowerFoot BiOM,the first bionic lower leg system that relies on robots to transition users from one step to the next. POA is one of the facilities chosen to fit some of the first BiOM systems. Click here to read the article.
Here’s a look at the new state-of-the-art Walter Reed Medical Center… Click here to view the article and video .
POA’s Mabio Costa and Scout Bassett will be ROCKING the NYC Triathlon this weekend! We wish them both the best of luck!!!
After years of research and development, the Genium Bionic Prosthetic System is now available at select prosthetic facilities in the United States. Developed by Otto Bock Healthcare in partnership with the U.S. Military, the Genium was subjected to rigorous beta testing by wounded soldiers with varying levels of above-knee amputations. POA is one of the select facilities that have been authorized and trained to fit patients with it. The Genium
This is a short climbing highlight documentary, where amputee climber Ronnie Dickson traverses the beautiful land in Hueco Tanks, Texas. Click here to view the video .
Anthony Robles, the 2011 NCAA Division I wrestling champ for Arizona State (born without a right leg), was honored with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the ESPN ESPY Awards. “It’s not what is, it’s what could be,” Anthony says in his inspirational acceptance speech. Click here to view the video .
Wow! This will be an interesting story to watch. As you will read in the article, this is not anywhere near the point of being an alternative for most amputees, but it’s amazing science! Click here to view the msnbc.com article
POA patient SGM Chris Self and his wife, Dana, will be participating in a 620 mile/7 day bike ride down the California Coast in October to raise money for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. They would appreciate donations of any amount (see message from Chris below). Chris is a true American hero. He has served in the U.S. Army for 25 years, did 7 tours in Iraq (where he suffered the
Here is another in a series of articles written for the O&P Edge magazine by POA resident Ronnie Dickson. Click here to view the O&P Edge article
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