Archive for January, 2011
POA is Sponsoring a “OPAF First Volley” Tennis Clinic on March 18, 2011
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Tennis For Everyone!
POA is sponsoring an adaptive tennis clinic on Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Caribe Royal Resort Tennis Courts. Come try adaptive tennis skills and drills. Clinic is open to anyone with a physical challenge. Click on this link to download a. First Volley Registration Form»
We are also trying to schedule a “First Swing” Golf Clinic…details to follow.
Tags: adaptive tennis, amputee, amputee sports, amputee tennis, Florida, OPAF, Stan Patterson CP, Stan Patterson prosthetist
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Articles, Education/Information
POA patient Scout Bassett was honored at the 2011 Endurance LIVE Awards Gala
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011Scout was honored as the “Challenged Athlete of the Year” at the 2011 Endurance LIVE Gala held in San Diego, California on January 21st. We are so proud of her! Congratulations, Scout!!! read more »
Tags: 2011 Endurance LIVE Gala, challenged athlete, prosthetic leg, Scout Bassett amputee, triathlon competitor
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee Events, Amputee News, Articles, POA Patients in the News!
Video clip of Haitian BK Amputee walking
Monday, January 24th, 2011This man was one of the patients Mike Littles fit with a new prosthetic leg during his mission trip earlier this month. His previous prosthesis no longer fit and was causing him pain. After Mike fabricated his new leg, he walked remarkably well - comfortable and pain free! Click on this link to view the video
Tags: amputee. Haiti. below knee. prosthetic leg.
Posted in Amputee News, Amputee Videos, Articles
Helping Amputees in Haiti
Friday, January 21st, 2011Following video clip and article show the Mission of Hope group Mike Littles and Ronnie Dickson were a part of at work in Haiti earlier this month. Click on the following link to view the CBN news video/article
Tags: amputee, below knee amputee, Haiti, prosthetic leg, Stan Patterson CP, Stan Patterson prosthetist
Posted in Amputee News, Amputee Videos, Articles
“Embarking on a Lifelong Journey,” article by POA prosthetic resident Ronnie Dickson, published by “O&P Edge” magazine, January 2011
Monday, January 10th, 2011Ronnie Dickson, an above knee amputee, is doing his prosthetic residency at POA. He recently wrote an article about his prosthetic journey for O&P’s “The Edge” which was published this month. Click on the following link to view the O&P Edge article
Tags: above knee, amputee, athlete, elevated vacuum socket, negative pressure socket, O&P Edge Magazine, prosthetic leg, Stan Patterson, Stan Patterson CP, Stan Patterson prosthetist, vacuum socket
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee News, Articles, Editorials, Education/Information, POA Patients in the News!
