Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates Therapy Dogs

Mixing Playtime with Prosthetics at POA

Micaela, in town from Peru, passes the time playing with POA’s chief canine entertainer, Sarabi, and entertainer-in-training, Kopa. There are no language barriers to FUN! We do our best to make the prosthetic fitting process, which can sometimes be stressful, as easy and pleasant as possible. Micaela gives her new prosthesis a thumbs up, an international symbol for “It’s All Good!” #NoBoundaries

Athlete with Prosthetic Leg On Starting Blocks

POA Client Richard Browne, Jr., Headed to 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio De Janeiro

Richard Browne won 2 Gold medals and 1 silver at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships held in Doha, Qatar, setting world records in two events.  We are excited to be part of Richard’s team, and look forward to getting him ready for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio!   Read more about Richard, who became a below knee amputee in 2010, and his triumph over tragedy in the Client Stories

Prosthetic Running Blade

POA’s Scout Bassett – AK amputee and Team USA Paralympic Athlete Takes Her Running to New Level

 Click following link for video: Scout Bassett, Taking Her Game to a New Level Scout tried out her new sprinting leg set-up for the first time at a local track. Learning how to run with a knee is a whole different technique, and although it's going to take some time to master, she's off to an amazing start! #NoFear #RoadToRio #WhateverItTakes Posted by Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates (POA) on Monday,

Boy With Prosthetic Leg Riding a Bike

Franklin, Quadruple Amputee, Rides a Bike for the First Time since His Amputations!

Just received some great news and video from Franklin – he rode a bike for the first time since losing all four of his limbs to a near-deadly bacterial infection in 2011. “I hope you guys are okay. One more time I want to share with POA another goal of my life – yesterday was my first time riding (a) bike after my amputations!” After the skin grafts healed, Franklin