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 …
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 …
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 …
Long Island, New York, October 22, 2019 – Navy Submarine Veteran Rich D. cracks another one-legged man joke as he shows off his patriotic prosthesis donning an American flag and bald eagle. Having lost his leg to diabetes one year ago, Rich credits his sense of humor, “can-do” attitude, and military training for helping him transition to life as an amputee. And …
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 …
QUEENS, New York, June 7, 2019 – Makeva B. sits comfortably in her bedroom, but her thoughts are miles away on a beach in the Bahamas. She’s planning a cruise with her best friend, three children, and her niece. It will be Makeva’s first time not only out on a ship in the open ocean but also finding her balance on …
LINDENHURST, New York, May 22, 2019 – Robert “Bob” M. waits for another loaf of bread to rise in his home kitchen in Lindenhurst. He thoughtfully chose every ingredient that went into baking it, lovingly kneaded the dough and can smell the success of his efforts. Six months ago, he wouldn’t have been able to walk over and pull it …
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 …
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 …