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Roger Simon, bi-lateral BK/Symes walking with a confident stride!, 2/2012

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

Last year around this time, Roger Simon was getting used to his new prostheses and using a cane for support. When he returned to our office this past week for a new set of legs, we were happy to hear that his cane is now gathering some serious dust in a closet!    read more –> Roger Simon, Bi-lateral BK/Symes

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Posted in Amputee Videos, Articles, POA Patients

POA’s first “Cartwheel Contest” - Ronnie vs. Ellie!!!

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Who says you can’t have fun at your prosthetist’s office?

POA prosthetic resident and AK amputee Ronnie Dickson challenged Ellie to a cartwheel contest during her recent visit to our office. Can you guess who the winner was? Let’s just say this: Ronnie may be a rock climber, but Ellie definitely ROCKS!!!!

click here to view video proof —>Rock Climber vs. Little Girl

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Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee News, Amputee Videos, Articles

POA patient Maria demonstrates her beautiful gait — and boots!, January 2012

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Before Maria, a knee disarticulate (through the knee) amputee left Orlando to return to her home in Colombia. She wanted to make sure her shoes/boots would work with her new prosthetic leg, and as you will see, they did!

Click here to view video of Maria walking

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Posted in Amputee Videos, Articles, POA Patients, prosthetic news

Welcome, Caleb!

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Caleb Rivera, age 21, lost his leg above the knee to osteosarcoma (bone cancer)  15 years ago. He never felt comfortable in the prosthetic limbs he was fit with over the years, and they were not durable enough for his active life. Frustrated, Caleb traded his prosthesis for crutches, and for four years that’s how he walked…..until a few weeks ago. A chance meeting between Caleb’s pastor and a POA employee led to this exciting day - when Caleb reclaimed his independence! Click here to view video of Caleb’s first day walking with his prosthetic leg

We fit Caleb with our patented NPS (vacuum assisted) double wall socket. Read more about it in the Products section of our website.

Here’s a photo of Caleb’s finished socket….a walking testimony of faith! Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

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Posted in Amputee News, Amputee Videos, Articles, POA Patients in the News!, prosthetic news

New Product! Otto Bock Triton Harmony® (Vacuum) Prosthetic Foot

Monday, January 9th, 2012

We have successfully fit several BK patients at POA with this new technology, including Jean Law, a bi-lateral amputee. The main features of the foot are the lightweight integrated vacuum pump and shock absorbing/rotation functionality. Says, Jean, “It feels very light, comfortable and natural; not stiff at the ankle like other prosthetic feet….and I don’t have to use a manual pump!”

These are very exciting times in the prosthetic industry; cutting edge technology has led to the development of several new and revolutionary products! If you would like to see if the Triton Harmony® foot is right for you, or if you are interested in trying some of the other new products and techniques we are now using in our practice, give us a call and make an appointment so we can fill you in!

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Posted in Amputee Events, Amputee News, Amputee Videos, Articles, Editorials, Education/Information, Featured Products, prosthetic news

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