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New Product! Otto Bock Triton Harmony® (Vacuum) Prosthetic Foot
Monday, January 9th, 2012We 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!
Tags: amputee, elevated vacuum socket, Otto Bock, prosthetic, Triton foot, Triton Harmony foot, vacuum socket
Posted in Amputee Events, Amputee News, Amputee Videos, Articles, Editorials, Education/Information, Featured Products, prosthetic news
Ronnie Dickson’s Red River Canyon Climbing Trip, 12/2011
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011Here’s a few photos from POA’s Ronnie “Spider Man” Dickson during a recent climbing trip to Red River Gorge, a canyon system on the Red River in east-central Kentucky. This canyon system features an abundance of sandstone cliffs, rock shelters, waterfalls and natural bridges, making it one of the world’s most popular and challenging climbing destinations. Ronnie, an above-knee amputee, makes it look easy!

Tags: above knee amputee, amputee, amputee rock climbing, POA, prosthetic and orthotic associates, rock climbing, Ronnie Dickson
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee News, Articles, prosthetic news
POA’s Jordan Thomas featured on Golf Channel, 12/12/2011
Monday, December 12th, 2011Jordan Thomas appeared on the Golf Channel’s “Golf in America” feature tonight. They did an excellent job of showing how this remarkable young man has turned his own personal tragedy into something positive for others. Click here to view the Golf Channel video.
Tags: amputee, amputee golf, bilateral amputee, Golf Channel, Jordan Thomas, Jordan Thomas Foundation, Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee News, Amputee Videos, Articles, POA Patients in the News!
“Paralympian Scout Bassett Makes Giant Strides,” ESPN.go.com, 12/6/2011
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011Our Scout Bassett - a true champion in every way that counts! We are so proud of you, Scout, and all of your achievements; past, present, and FUTURE! Click here to read the ESPN.go.com article.
Posted in Articles
POA’s Bree McMahon Gives Water Skiing a Try!, 11/26/2011
Thursday, December 1st, 2011The McMahon family has much to be thankful for this holiday season. Last weekend they celebrated yet another “first” for Bree since the 2009 accident that resulted in the amputation of one leg above the knee and almost took the other — she waterskied with a special prosthetic leg adapted for use in the water! And of course, in true Bree style, she got up on her first try! Congratulations, Bree! You continue to inspire us and make us proud! Click here to read more about Bree

Tags: above knee amputee, amputee, amputee water skiing, Bree, Bree McMahon, McMahon, skiing, water
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee News, Amputee Videos, Articles, prosthetic news
