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 …
For anyone who follows Progressive O&P on social media you have likely seen us post about 3-year old Alyssa on a regular basis. Maybe you saw her climb a giant set of stairs at the Bronx Zoo on our Facebook Page or dancing in the Progressive offices with her twin sister, Emily on our YouTube Channel. What you may not …
When Joe S. came to Progressive, his goal was to be able to walk into an engagement party for his niece unassisted; it had only been two months since his lower leg amputation. The team at Progressive O&P had the opportunity to help Joe realize his goal because another niece suggested he meet with Sal Martella, CPO, Co-Owner of Progressive and …
In everyday life or for recreational sports – the Ottobock Triton Vertical Shock provides its wearer with enhanced adaptation to uneven surfaces thanks to its special shock absorption. The Vertical Shock carbon foot expands the proven functionality of the triangular technology used in the 1C60 Triton with: Targeted support for the user on uneven surfaces. Reduced vertical and torsion forces, …
The 4R10=111 Quickchange™ adapter allows the user to easily and quickly remove the foot from the prosthesis or be able to switch to a secondary foot for specialty applications such as but not limited to shower feet, swim foot, sports feet, different heel height shoes. Removing the foot can also help in tight situations or when changing clothes. The Ottobock …
The 4R57 and 4R57=ST Rotation Adapter makes everyday activities like driving a car and putting on socks and shoes much easier. This above-the-knee adapter that allows the flexed lower leg to be easily rotated out of the way. • Enables rotation of the flexed knee joint • Offers increased safety and security while driving • Makes putting on shoes and …
My guess is almost all amputees have had some embarrassing moments involving their prosthetic. I can’t be the only one! Falling down, an innocent child staring at it, stepping someone’s foot without realizing it…. all of those have happened to me but today the story I’m going to tell is one about my leg falling off in front of 200 …
by Benson Amollo The joy that had marked my 33 years of existence had gone out the window. In a whim. Thanks to a New Jersey Transit train that on a rage, mowed me down chewing off most of what used to be my strong, right leg. I would several days later wake up from a coma at a Trenton, …
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 …