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Congratulations to Sgt. Josh Olson!, 1/2012
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012Congratulations to Sergeant First Class Josh Olson for earning a nomination to the 2012 Paralympic Team!
While serving in Iraq in 2003, Josh was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade which resulted in the loss of his right leg from the hip down. POA’s original vacuum hip system was actually designed by Stan Patterson for Josh when he was sent to us by Walter Reed Hospital for rehabilitation and development of a prosthesis that would allow Josh to return to active duty in the Army’s marksmanship unit. It was coined the “Olson Design” because of Josh’s need. He was able to help future generations of amputees by assisting in the development of the Olson Design vacuum socket which allows hip disarticulation amputees to have a socket that has an intimate and secure fit, is light and comfortable, and cosmetic.
Click here for link to U.S. Shooting article
Tags: 2012 Paralympics, Josh Olson, U.S. Paralympic Team
Posted in Amputee News, POA Patients in the News!
Welcome, Caleb!
Monday, January 16th, 2012Caleb 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.”

Tags: above knee amputee, amputee, NPS vacuum socket, prosthesis, prosthetic, prosthetic leg, vacuum assisted socket
Posted in Amputee News, Amputee Videos, Articles, POA Patients in the News!, 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!
Paralympic and WSF Para-Snowboard World Cup Champion Evan Strong demonstrates his vacuum prosthetic leg’s holding power
Sunday, November 20th, 2011
POA recently fit Paralympic and WSF Para-Snowboard World Cup Champion Evan Strong with a custom NPS vacuum socket.
Before he left, we gave the prosthesis one final check. Stan and Mike were enlisted to lift him upside-down while clipped into his boots and snowboard - our version of an “inverted aerial.” A perfect example of the power of elevated vacuum!
Evan was very pleased with the outcome and looks forward to trying it out on the slopes.
Tags: amputee snowboarding, elevated vacuum socket, Evan Strong, para-snowboard, paralympics, prosthetic leg
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee News, Articles, POA Patients in the News!
Ronnie Dickson’s Adaptive Climbing Video, Joshua Tree, CA
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011Ronnie Dickson’s latest adaptive climbing video has just been published. Absolutely worth checking out! If you are on the fence re giving rock climbing a try, this will provide you all the inspiration and motivation you need!
Tags: above knee amputee, Adaptive rock climbing, prosthetic leg, Ronnie Dickson
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee Events, Amputee News, Amputee Videos, Articles, POA Patients in the News!
