“Freedom Innovations to Commercialize the World’s First Actively Powered Lower Extremity Prosthethesis,” 4/21/11
Some more interesting news in the world of prosthetics… Click here to view article
“Scientists taking steps to make Bionic Leg,” Reuters, 4/20/11
Some exciting things are happening in the world of prosthetics! 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 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
“What About the U.S.?”, O&P Edge article, March 2011, written by POA resident Ronnie Dickson
POA resident Ronnie Dickson recently returned from a mission trip to Haiti with POA, where they fit 7 victiims of last year’s earthquake with prosthetic limbs.The experience got him to thinking, “what about amputees in need right here in the .U.S.?” He explores that thought in the following “O&P Edge” article. Click here to view O&P Edge article
POA’s Anthony Burruto appeared on CNN, “CNN News: Baseball amputee: Coach discriminated,” 2/18/2011
Another great interview with Anthony and his mom, Diane. We are proud to part of his team! 🙂 Click here to view interview
“Amputee Triathlete Overcomes Odds,” Local News Story – KESQ TV, Palm Springs, CA
POA patient Scout Bassett is in the news again! For those of you who don’t know her incredible story, prepare to be amazed and inspired! Click following link to view KESQ interview/video. You can also read more about Scout in the “Living Proof” section of our website. Click here to view KESQ interview
“Should Dr. Phillips Amputee be Cut from team ahead of a better player?,” Orlando Sentinel, 2/14/2011
The Orlando Sentinel’s Mike Bianchi is conducting a poll on whether or not Anthony should have been cut from his high school baseball team. You can vote by clicking on following link. Click here to view Fox News broadcast
Diane Burruto spoke out about Anthony being cut from his high school baseball team due to his disability, MSBNC, 12/14/11
Great interview with Diane on MSNBC this morning. It’s good to know this is getting some much deserved publicity! Click here to view Fox News broadcast