Archive for May, 2011
Report on Mobility Clinic with Bob Gailey PT in Florida, 5/2011
Monday, May 16th, 2011POA 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 >>
Tags: Amputee Athletes, amputee clinics, amputee education, Amputee Events, amputee running, Bob Gailey PT, Challenged Athletes, Florida, mobility clinic, POA, Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates, Ronnie Dickson
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee Events, Articles, Education/Information, POA Patients in the News!
POA patient Sgt. First Class Josh Olson participated in IPC World Cup in Spain, U.S. Paralympic News, 5/9/2011
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011Sergeant First Class Josh Olson finished in 7th place at the IPC Shooting World Cup in Spain. He is part of the U.S. Paralympic Shooting Team. Way to go, Josh! Click here to read article >>
Tags: Josh Olson, US Paralympics
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee Events, Amputee News, Articles, POA Patients in the News!
“Wounded Troops Return to the Ballfield,” Washington Post, 5/7/2011
Saturday, May 7th, 2011Another article on the Wounded Warriors all amputee softball team. This one includes photos as well as a link to the team’s website. Click here to read article >>
Tags: amputee, Amputee Athletes, amputee softball team, amputee sports, sports, wounded warriors
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee News, Articles
“Wounded Warriors Softball Players are no Softies,” Stars & Stripes, 5/7/2011
Saturday, May 7th, 2011The Wounded Warriors all amputee softball team is the first of its kind. Click here to read article >>
Tags: amputee, amputee softball players, softball, soldiers, wounded warriors
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Articles
“Winter the Dolphin’s Family Beach Fest” at the Clearwater Aquarium on May 20, 2011
Friday, May 6th, 2011Meet “Winter,” the dolphin with the prosthetic tail, on May 20th at the Clearwater Aquarium! Admission for families is FREE! Proceeds from a “Fun Run”, 5K and 15K will benefit both the Aquarium and the Florida Chapter of the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Click on the following link for information on Winter’s festival and registration for fundraising events. Click here >>
Tags: 5K race, Challeged Athletes, Clearwater Aquarium, Florida, Winter the Dolphin
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee Events, Amputee News, Articles, Education/Information
