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Amputee Adapts to Find His Sport – National Senior Games Association The NSGA is a non-profit organization dedicated to motivating active adults to lead a healthy lifestyle through the senior games movement.

American Orthopedics will be closed on MONDAY, JULY 5, 2021 to observe and celebrate Independence Day. God Bless America!

We will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021 to honor and
remember those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

Looks beautiful, Dave! Thanks for sharing your story with us!

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2020 to allow our employees to enjoy the long weekend with family. Happy Thanksgiving!

Visit the News section of our website for articles of particular interest and inspiration to the O&P and amputee community!

News - American Orthopedics | Prosthetics & Orthotics | Columbus, Springfield, Marion News Company Creates Shoes For Children With Special Needs August 18th 2020 A major shoe company is unveiling sneakers specifically designed for children with special needs. Stride Rite said this month that it is offering its first fully adaptive sneaker. Called Journey, the shoe features adjustabl...

American Orthopedics can help you get back to doing what you love--even horseback riding! Jo isn't letting a prosthesis keep her from her passion. And you don't need to either! Way to inspire, Jo! 👏👏👏

Learn more about how American Orthopedics is Central Ohio's technology leader in orthotics & prosthetics!
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Our Services - American Orthopedics | Prosthetics & Orthotics | Columbus, Springfield, Marion Our Services American Orthopedics has positioned itself as the technology leader in prosthetics & orthotics over its long and successful history of providing outstanding care to the citizens of Central Ohio, including Columbus, Springfield and Marion locations. We were the first to introduce immedia...

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Junior golfer uses his platform to help raise money for charity FORT WAYNE, Ind. WANE – 10- year-old junior golfer, Collin Bauer has competed in his fair share of tournaments across the nation, that same drive that he has for the game of golf he also carr…

Food for thought!

Smaller dinner, bigger breakfast may reduce risks for death from diabetes, CVD People with diabetes who ate more at dinner compared with breakfast had greater risks for death from diabetes and cardiovascular disease; however, a model suggests replacing 5% of total energy intake at dinner with breakfast can reduce mortality risks, according to findings published in Diabetes Car...

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AO patient Danny is checking items off his bucket list...like running a 5k! Way to go, Danny!

Bionic Arm Will Restore Grip For Teenage Amputee ‹ News - American Orthopedics | Prosthetics & Orthotics | Columbus, Springfield, Marion Bionic Arm Will Restore Grip For Teenage Amputee Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Last month we introduced you to Mariah Jenkins, a volleyball player from Crosby, North Dakota, who plays the sport with a fist full of courage. Doctors amputated her left arm above the elbow following a serious car ac...

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Some great information here!

https://www.amputee-coalition.org/resources/travel-information-tsa-security-checkpoint/

Travel Information: TSA Security Checkpoint - Amputee Coalition Last updated 04/2016 - Planning a trip can be an exciting process as you eagerly await the opportunity to have some much-needed rest and relaxation. It may also be necessary for you to travel to visit with your friends and loved ones. One of the obstacles before getting you to your destination is na...

“Life is all about perspective for me”

Veteran, quadruple amputee shares story at QU medical school in North Haven Veteran, quadruple amputee shares story at QU medical school in North Haven- NORTH HAVEN — When you think of a veteran and quadruple amputee sharing their story of resilience you probably aren’t expecting comedy. But Staff Sgt. Travis Mills defies expectation. Quinnipiac University’s Center fo...

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New Technology: Neuroprosthetic Leg Allows Natural Sensation, Movement ‹ News - American Orthopedics | Prosthetics & Orthotics | Columbus, Springfield, Marion New Technology: Neuroprosthetic Leg Allows Natural Sensation, Movement Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn A new prosthesis powered by microscopic electrodes implanted in the thigh muscles of the wearer transmits natural sensations when the limb is touched, as well as with the movement of the limb. Th...

Veterans, thank you for serving this country. It's our privilege to serve YOU! 🇺🇸

Helping Patients Get Back on Their Feet The relationship begins at the lowest point.

Love seeing our patients doing great!

University Students Improve Their Robotic Exoskeleton ‹ News - American Orthopedics | Prosthetics & Orthotics | Columbus, Springfield, Marion University Students Improve Their Robotic Exoskeleton Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn This week students from TU Delft's Project MARCH presented the fourth edition of their robotic exoskeleton that is intended to help people with paraplegia walk again. This new version, the MARCH IV, includes a ne...

Stay Positive When is the last time you stopped to think about how good you have it? Today is Armed Forces Day....

The 21 Best Stretching Exercises for Better Flexibility ‹ News - American Orthopedics | Prosthetics & Orthotics | Columbus, Springfield, Marion The 21 Best Stretching Exercises for Better Flexibility Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Stretching may not be the most exciting part of working out, but doing flexibility work is just as important for a well-rounded fitness routine as strength and cardio work. Incorporating some stretching exerci...

Paralympic Athlete Wants to Compete with Able-bodied Athletes ‹ News - American Orthopedics | Prosthetics & Orthotics | Columbus, Springfield, Marion Paralympic Athlete Wants to Compete with Able-bodied Athletes Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Two-time Paralympic long jump champion Markus Rehm is pursuing able-bodied athletes' world record in the hope it will help change perceptions about people with disabilities. While society is getting more....

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Reduces Limb Pain After Amputation ‹ News - American Orthopedics | Prosthetics & Orthotics | Columbus, Springfield, Marion Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Reduces Limb Pain After Amputation Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Is there a satisfactory method for reducing the frequency or intensity of phantom or residual limb pain after amputation? In a paper published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Valer...