Congratulations to Melissa Stockwell, Sarah Reinertsen and our *SCOUT BASSETT* who earned Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at Worlds!!!! AmAzINg athletes!!!!!!! Click here to read article.
Zoe Gibbs is ready to get back in the game! The following ABC news segment, filmed at our POA office and fitness center, tells the story of Zoe’s accident, recovery, rehabilitation program and plans for the future. With her determined and positive spirit, she’ll be back on the volley ball court with her teammates in no time!
An interesting interview with Hugh Herr, inventor of the PowerFoot BiOM,the first bionic lower leg system that relies on robots to transition users from one step to the next. POA is one of the facilities chosen to fit some of the first BiOM systems. Click here to read the article.
OA’s Jeff Moore demonstrates one of the many new things he has been doing since he returned home to Oregon with his new leg. Looking good, Jeff!!! 🙂 Click here to view the video .
After years of research and development, the Genium Bionic Prosthetic System is now available at select prosthetic facilities in the United States. Developed by Otto Bock Healthcare in partnership with the U.S. Military, the Genium was subjected to rigorous beta testing by wounded soldiers with varying levels of above-knee amputations. POA is one of the select facilities that have been authorized and trained to fit patients with it. The Genium
ESPN Rise recently published an article about Nate Winters’ return to the mound two years after he lost one leg above the knee and badly injured the other in a boating accident. Click here to view the ESPN Rise News article
POA patient Jordan Thomas (a bilateral below knee amputee) was interviewed by “Parade” magazine. The article appeared in their June 5, 2011 issue. Click here to read the Parade Magazine article >>
The “First Climb” rock climbing clinic for amputees sponsored by POA was a huge success! Click on the following link for some photos from this great event. Participants included a few brave members of our POA family. 😉 Click here to see Kansas City Star photos >>
POA resident Ronnie Dickson (who is also an above knee amputee), reports on the recent Mobility Clinic featuring Bob Gailey, PT on his blog, “Take a Leg Off.” He also writes about other Bob Gailey mobility clinics he has participated in. Click here to read blog >>
Anthony Burruto traveled to Ohio to speak at a Goodwill Industries annual dinner in Ohio last month. Well done, Anthony! Click here to read article
Prosthetic & Orthotic
Associates of Hawaii
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