Paralympic and WSF Para-Snowboard World Cup Champion Evan Strong demonstrates his vacuum prosthetic leg’s holding power
POA recently fit Paralympic and WSF Para-Snowboard World Cup Champion Evan Strong with a custom NPS vacuum socket. Before he left, we gave the prosthesis one final check. Stan and Mike were enlisted to lift him upside-down while clipped into his boots and snowboard – our version of an “inverted aerial.” A perfect example of the power of elevated vacuum! Evan was very pleased with the outcome and looks forward
Ronnie Dickson’s Adaptive Climbing Video, Joshua Tree, CA
Ronnie Dickson’s latest adaptive climbing video has just been published. Absolutely worth checking out! If you are on the fence re giving rock climbing a try, this will provide you all the inspiration and motivation you need! Click here to view video.
Mabio Costa certified First Swim instructor, O&P Edge, 11/4/2011
Congratulations, Mabio! Click here to read the O&P Edge article.
“Bree McMahon’s Comeback Story Moves to College,” Orlando Sentinel, 11/6/2011
POA’s Bree McMahon continues to inspire and win the hearts of everyone she meets. Two years after the high school soccer star lost her leg above the knee in a horrific accident, an Orlando Sentinel looks at how far she’s come – from being near death in the hospital to being back on the soccer field and training with a prosthetic leg. Click here to read the entire Orlando Sentinel
Sugar Remedy heals an amputee’s persistent wound, Orlando Sentinel, 11/1/2011
An amputee for 48 years had been struggling with a pressure sore on his stump for over two years and had a staph bacteria almost to the bone. He used a mixture of sugar and Betadine, an old home remedy, for about a week and the wound has practically healed up! Click here to read the entire Orlando Sentinel newspaper article.
POA’s Mabio Costa now certified “First Swim” Clinic instructor, O&P Business News, 10/2011
POA’s Mabio Costa is now a certified instructor and member of the “First Swim” Clinic team! He has a gift for teaching and instilling confidence in his students. At a recent clinic in North Carolina conference he worked with a young girl who was terrified to let go of the edge of the pool. By the end of the session she was swimming unassisted. Way togo, Mabio! Click here to
**New Product Release*** Otto Bock Triton Prosthetic Foot with Integrated Vacuum, 10/2011
We fit POA patient Jean Law, a bi-lateral below knee amputee, with this brand new technology today! The main features of the foot are the lightweight integrated vacuum pump and shock absorbing/rotation functionality. Says, Jean, “It feels very light, comfortable and natural; not stiff at the ankle like other prosthetic feet.”
“A Day Among Giants,” CAF San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) 10/23/2011
Every once in a while you are blessed with a special day when you experience something so moving, inspiring and powerful that it takes your breath away. Such was the case when I attended the San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) fundraiser event in La Jolla, California this past weekend. So, you might be wondering, who are these giants I speak of? Since Bill Walton was in attendance at many of
Nate Winters inducted into NCAS Hall of Fame, 10/11/11
Congratulations to POA patient Nate Winters!! Nate was inducted into the NCAS Hall of fame on Tuesday, 10/11/11 at the 14th annual Giant Steps Awards Banquet. He was presented with the “Courageous Student-Athlete” award for returning to the game of baseball after losing his leg in a boating accident. Click here to read varticle. http://ncasports.org/?SPSID=13130&SPID=751&DB_OEM_ID=2600