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 followed most of his life.  Joseph’s commitment to working out is evident in his strong build and the weight he is able to curl, bench, and lift.  Even ..read more

Michael P. walking in his Ottobock c-leg 4 and Ossur LP torsion foot 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 latter of the two men.  He dreaded taking pictures in that season of his life when migraines were the norm, sickness was crippling, and self-consciousness ran high.  ..read more

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. Firstly, our office hours have been changed to 9am – 2pm.  We will have half staff working for the foreseeable future to minimize contact and proximity with both our staff and patients. ONLY patients that need immediate attention will be able to visit the office for the month of April. We are diligently and regularly cleaning the waiting room, exam rooms, chairs, surfaces, doors, light switches, etc. between patients to limit any kind of exposure. A ..read more

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 website. The post Synergies for Successful Prosthetics appeared first on Progressive Orthotics & Prosthetics ..read more

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 he’s not just getting by; he’s thriving.  Instead of letting the loss of his leg hold him back, he’s actually using it as fuel to push himself towards new goals and encourage others going through similar trials to do the same. We sat ..read more

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 close over the last decade, Progressive Orthotics and Prosthetics, Albertson, New York, has marked a milestone: 20 years in business. Progressive O&P is a business partnership between Sal Martella ..read more

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 unstable ground as a double amputee. Still, she’s ready for it.  Makeva prepares to pack her new set of “water legs” – specially molded prostheses designed for swimming- which she’ll carry in a beach bag and switch out with her everyday prostheses before she goes in the water. As Ma ..read more

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 from the oven. Confined to his wheelchair for four years, many of the things Bob enjoyed doing when he had the use of both legs became impossible. But that all changed when he got his new prosthesis from Progressive O&P. Like his bread, he found the right set of i ..read more

Patricia Lewis has a new outlook on life after going through a double-leg amputation. (Photo: CBS2) 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. The professionals at Progressive O&P helped her find the right prosthesis and worked to get her back on ..read more

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 the flight of her three-point attempt. Swish. The gym erupted. Amaya raised her hands, let the sound of the cheers wash over her, and headed back down the court, her prosthetic legs shaking under her. “It was my first basket ..read more