Dan, Sal, and the team at Progressive O&P recently joined the Kind Deeds organization to fit injured Ukrainian soldiers with prosthetics and help rehabilitate them to walk again. CBS News New York covered the story. Watch the full story here ALBERTSON, N.Y. — Some soldiers who were injured fighting in Ukraine are in New York to receive state-of-the-art care …
AMITYVILLE, New York, March 10, 2020 – The morning sun shines through the window signaling the start to a new day as Joseph O. makes up his bed and readies himself to hit the gym. Today is “back day”. Yesterday was “chest day”. And tomorrow? Well, you’ll likely find him at the gym then too. It’s all part of a healthy fitness regimen the forty-something-year-old has …
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, March 9, 2020 – Michael P. sits in his kitchen holding an old photograph of two men in suits, one with his arm amiably around the other, smiling into the camera. The other man wears a forced smile, clearly in pain and not hiding it well. It’s a difficult memory to recall, as Michael admits he was the …
We wanted to let our patients and their families know about changes to our practice that we’re taking during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Masks are required for all patients and staff Patients are scheduled every 30 mins – 1 hour depending on the complexity We are not currently accepting walk-in appts We are diligently and regularly cleaning the waiting room, …
Progressive Orthotics & Prosthetics own Sal Martella, CPO recently co-authored an article in Rehab Management with Robert Aranbayev, DPT of New York Dynamic Neuromuscular Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy on the model that they use to ensure their mutual patient’s success in resuming their normal activities and quality of life with a new prosthetic. You can read the complete article on Rehab Management’s …
The partnership strategies and practices of Progressive O&P’s co-owners, Sal Martella and Dan Bastian were recently featured in The O&P Edge magazine. In the article, Dan and Sal share the tips they’ve learned from their incredibly successful 20-year partnership. Originally appeared in The O&P Edge, September 2019 By Linda Williams In an industry that has seen many solo practices …
Progressive O&P patient Patricia Lewis was the subject of two recent television news stories about overcoming her double amputation. Patricia is an oncology nurse from Rockville Centre who had been experiencing a mysterious pain in both her legs which turned out to be undiagnosed diabetes. After also suffering a stroke, she learned that she would have to have both her legs amputated. …
Copiague basketball player powered by 2 prosthetic legs By Gregg Sarra, Newsday February 16, 2019 Amaya Williams saw an opening to shoot. It was an opportunity she had waited for her whole life. An opportunity most did not think was possible. But there she was, playing in front of adoring students, faculty and fans in the Copiague High School gymnasium, everyone watching …
Epoch Times, Brazil Edition, 12/6/2018 This man lost his right leg to cancer but got his life back and more Fighting cancer is a fight few can imagine, particularly when it comes to pediatric patients. This man faced his illness head-on and made a bold decision that not only changed his life for the better but motivated him to show …
Battling cancer is a struggle that few can imagine, particularly when it comes to pediatric patients. This man faced his illness head on, and made a bold decision that not only changed his life for the better, but motivated him to show others they could live their lives to the fullest. Dan Bastian is from Poughkeepsie, New York, and is …