Here’s a peek at the new prosthetic foot we have been working on in conjunction with the DOD! If you live in southern California, join us for the exclusive unveiling on Saturday, March 15th! Click here for details. )
“She’s a fighter! Not a dodger or a ducker!” That’s Amy Purdy! This is a great commercial which has had quite a bit of air time during the Paralympic Games in Sochi. #NoBoundaries #BeyondLimits #POAProud
This week we have had the pleasure of meeting Gracelyn (4) and Addilyn (2), both congenital BK’s adopted from China. Big sister Gracelyn has been in the U.S. for two years and this will be her second prosthesis, so she is guiding little sister Addilyn, who arrived just two months ago, through the process. When Addilyn took her first few steps, Gracelyn jumped up and down exclaiming, “she’s walking!….I
Looking for a way to stretch your horizons? Check out these great adaptive climbing clinics in California! Join Ronnie Dickson in Santa Ana on Mar 29 and at Joshua Tree National Park on Apr 5! #GoBeyond
Throwback Thursday! With the start of the 2014 Sochi Paralympics upon us, it seems fitting to showcase one of the trail blazing adaptive athletes in alpine skiing — our own “Z!” She skied on BILATERAL ABOVE KNEE PROSTHETIC LEGS in the 70’s and 80’s, way before computerized knees and specialized sports equipment, and helped pave the way for approval of Standing Class in Para-Alpine Downhill Skiing. “I attended a Ski
There’s nothing like playful, loving children–and dogs–with smiling faces to put you in the holiday spirit! We wish all of our POA friends and family a very merry and blessed Christmas season! #Joy Click here to view video
Thank you, Igor, for sharing these great photos from the Parasnowboarding World Cup in Landgraaf, Netherlands! We wish you continued success in your endeavors! #NoBoundaries
Check out this new *smart* wheel developed by MIT. Pretty impressive! Would be especially helpful for amputees cycling in hilly or mountainous areas. Smart Wheel
Sending a shout out to Scout Bassett! She set a new world record in the 400m this weekend! #POAProud
Two of the most *wicked strong* survivors and amazing women we know–Amy Purdy and Celeste Corcoran–are in the (POA) house today! #BostonStrong #LiveBeyondLimits #POAOrlando
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