Ottobock bebionic Hand: The world’s most lifelike bionic hand Sleek, elegant and cutting-edge in both design and technology, the flagship bebionic range pushes the boundaries of multi-articulating myoelectric hands. As the world’s most lifelike, functional and easy to use myoelectric hand commercially available today, bebionic is comfortable, precise and intuitive for patients, transforming the lives and abilities of amputees around …
Ottobock Michelangelo Hand
The hand is one of our most important and most complex body parts. A perfect interplay of numerous nerves, tendons, muscles and bones makes it a unique, natural precision instrument. Recreating as many of these numerous functions as possible in a prosthesis is one of the greatest challenges for medical technology. The Michelangelo Hand and the Axon-Bus system are milestones …
Ottobock DynamicArm Elbow
The DynamicArm Elbow prosthesis gives you the power and speed to get things done. It incorporates a powerful electric motor in combination with the Vario Drive clutch to help you both flex and extend your elbow—while holding up to 11 lbs. Paired with the SensorHand Speed—the fastest, most powerful prosthetic hand available –the system is able to handle it all. …
Melissa Antonucci, LCSW-R
Progressive O&P is proud to introduce Melissa Antonucci as the newest member of the professional staff, joining us April 2014. She will be the first and only Licensed Clinical Social Worker to work solely with an Orthotics and Prosthetics practice on Long Island. Over the course of her career, Melissa has worked with individuals with various diagnoses providing support and …
Sal Martella, CPO/Owner
Sal Martella is President and co-founder of Progressive O&P, Inc. since its incorporation in 1999. Sal is the senior practitioner here at Progressive O&P and his dedication to his patients is unparalleled. Sal has been an American Board Certified Prosthetist since 1995 and an American Board Certified Orthotist since 1996. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Prosthetics & …
Abe Mathews, CPO
Abe’s background in engineering has helped shape his detailed problem-solving approach to patient care. His specialized knowledge in the application of forces to various joints and body segments enable Abe to see orthotic and prosthetic solutions to complex patient care problems. While he specializes in Pediatrics, Abe has worked with myriad types of prosthetic and orthotics patients, including those with …
Progressive O&P’s Dan Bastian Named to the Board of NAAOP
Congratulations to Dan Bastian, Progressive Orthotics & Prosthetics Inc. co-owner, for being named to the board of National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics & Prosthetics. Dan will serve a one-year term and through the second session of the 115th Congress. NAAOP announcement Long Island Business News announcement Mineola American article O&P Edge announcement
Progressive O&P Helps a Survivor of Domestic Violence Get the Prosthesis She Deserves
ALBERTSON, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Did you know that almost one-third of women worldwide who have been in a relationship report that they have experienced some sort of physical and/or sexual violence by their intimate partner*? Two years ago, Progressive O&P was introduced by Help & Shelter, an organization founded in 1995 to work against all types of violence, to the tragic story …
Progessive O&P’S Dan Bastian Featured in New York Post Article
Albertson, New York. Progressive O&P’s own Dan Bastian was featured in a recent New York Post article on the advancement in artificial limbs. The article highlights Dan and four other people with advanced prosthetic limbs showing how their limb loss has not stopped them from enjoying favorite activities or from pursuing their dreams. Are these artificial limbs better than the …
Progressive O&P, Inc. introduces the Triton Smart Ankle Prosthetic Foot from Ottobock
Albertson, New York. Progressive O&P, Inc. is now offering the Triton smart ankle. Adding the function of a microprocessor ankle and the personal control of a smartphone app to a prosthesis dramatically improves function and expands activity options for people with limb loss. The Triton smart ankle utilizes Europa technology and other sensors to gather data about force, acceleration and …