Team POA represents at the USA Triathlon Florida Region Paratriathlon Camp, July 13-15, 2012

Three of our POA patients – Ellie, MeiMei and Gustavo, participated in the USA Triathlon Florida Region Paratriathlon Camp held in Orlando July 13-15, 2012. POA’s Mabio Costa, an accomplished paratriathlete, was a guest speaker at the Camp. He was there to offer encouragement and provide inspiration to the challenged athletes in attendance. Way to go, Team POA!

Biking

If you rode a bike before your amputation, you can ride again!  Depending on how serious a rider you want to be, there are several things you can do to make that happen. The biggest issue an amputee encounters when attempting to ride a bike is that it’s difficult to keep the prosthetic foot on the pedal.  The simplest fix is one I read about on the website of a

Scout Bassett: Succeeding in Life, One Step at a Time

Kids often ask Scout Bassett, of Palm Desert, California, if she wishes she had two normal legs. Bassett, 18, answers, “No. I have never known anything different, and it would seem weird to me. Besides, if it weren’t for the missing leg, I wouldn’t have the opportunities I have today!” What she means is she has learned important lessons about overcoming big challenges to reach your goals. “When you are