We have an update on little Luna of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! ♥ Five months ago she learned to walk on her prosthetic leg, and since then this spunky 2-year-old has been unstoppable! Her father sent us the following video to update us on her progress. Bravo, Luna!!! 🙂 Click Here to view video
Thanks to Steve Chamberland (BK amputee and former pro wrestler) and his “50 Legs” non-profit foundation (www.50legs.org) for partnering with us to provide Raekwon with a running leg! To view Youtube video, click here
Carla’s new running leg with the tiger stripe design turned out g-r-r-r-r-r-reat!
10-year-old Cameron, an above knee amputee, enjoyed a climb on POA’s rock climbing/training wall during a recent visit to our office. We love introducing our patients to new things and helping to instill a “no limits” attitude in them!
There is some excellent advice and answers to important questions about ADA & Employment, Qualifying for Medical Benefits, and Getting Back Behind the Wheel after amputation in the September/October 2012 edition of inMotion magazine. Check it out! Click here to for link and location of articles on the Amputee Coalition publications web page.
Another article about our favorite volleyball superstar, Ms. Zoe Gibbs! Journal News article dated 10-15-12
Our own Ronnie Dickson made the cover of the Aug/Sept issue of “Amp It Up” magazine! Check out his article, “Amputation: an opportunity for a better life.” —-> Amp It Up article by Ronnie Dickson
Zoe was in the news again! This time, “The Ledger,” a Polk County Florida newspaper, featured her in an article about her return to Volleyball. Zoe lost her leg in 2011 after a jet-ski accident. Since then she has overcome many obstacles, including several surgeries and infections. Now Zoe is focusing on the future, and doing all the things a normal 16-year-old girl does – like driving on car! 🙂
The Golf Channel recently interviewed POA’s Jordan Thomas (bi-lateral amputee). At age 22, Jordan is a scratch golfer, high-achieving college student, and President of his own Foundation which benefits child amputees. Jordan Thomas Interview, Golf Channel, Mar 2012
ATTENTION LADIES! You are invited to take part in our FIRST gathering of women (who happen to be amputees) in Florida! Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012 Time: 10am-2pm Where: POA facility – 3160 Southgate Commerce Blvd., #38, Orlando, FL Organized by: Karen Hughes Dress: Casual/Comfortable This is a great opportunity for us to get together as members of our unique community for a day of fun, fellowship, and food for
Prosthetic & Orthotic
Associates of Hawaii
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Phone: (808) 597-1773
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