Archive for the ‘Education/Information’ Category
“Bionic limbs are no longer science fiction,” ABC News, 5/19/2011
Monday, May 23rd, 2011POA patient Cheryl Douglass (quadruple amputee) demonstrated new arm technology in this ABC news segment. Great job, Cheryl! Dr. Herr and his team are doing some great work. A few of our patients have been able to test drive the new “bionic foot” featured and were very impressed with this promising technology! Click here to view interview and read article >>
Tags: bionic limbs, Cheryl Douglass, Dr. Herr, prosthetic leg, prosthetic news, prosthetic technology
Posted in Amputee News, Amputee Videos, Articles, Education/Information, POA Patients in the News!
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!
“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
“Mission of Hope,” O&P Edge article written by POA resident Ronnie Dickson, May 2011
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011Ronnie reports on his mission trip to Haiti earlier this year. Click here to read article
Tags: amputee, Haiti, mission trip, O&P Edge, POA, Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates, prosthetic leg, Ronnie Dickson
Posted in Articles, Education/Information, POA Patients in the News!
“Adapting Your Car for Your Abilities,” Hartford Ins. Co., 4/26/11
Monday, May 2nd, 2011Some great information for anyone considering adapting their vehicle to accommodate a physical disability. Click here to read article
Tags: amputee, car modifications, left pedal accelerator, physical disability, vehicle adaptations, vehicle modifications
Posted in Articles, Education/Information
