We are working hard at SpectrumO&P to keep our staff and patients safe during this time of Covid-19. Please see our official update for Covid-19 here. In this time of quarantine we wanted to provide some helpful tips to stay safe and heathy. COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person-to-person in respiratory droplets from someone who … Read More
Dealing with the stress of an outbreak
This is a stressful time for everyone and we wanted to share some tips on how to stay sane and safe during this time. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the … Read More
August is National Immunization month!
We all need shots (vaccines) to help protect us from serious diseases. This protection is called immunization. To help keep our community safe,Spectrum O&P is proudly participating in National Immunization Awareness Month. Shots can prevent serious diseases like the flu, measles, and pneumonia. It’s important to know which shots you need and when to get them. Vaccines & Immunizations Centers for … Read More
2019 Learn to Surf Series, Adaptive surfing clinic
Spectrum Orthotics and Prosthetics is an official sponsor of the Adaptive AMPsurf Learn to Surf Clinic! This is a free event, it is refundable fee of $50 to register however with the code OREGONVET you can by-pass that fee. This is set to be a really cool event with special guests like Wheelz from nitro circus (he completed the first … Read More
Inspirational person of the month May 2018!
Our inspirational person of the month is Todd Huston. After losing everything from his leg, to his marriage and his house, Huston preserved to become of the greatest inspirational amputee mountain climbers in the US. Huston’s story of the power of love and inspiration is one for the books. In his book, More Than Mountains, he talks about what it … Read More
May Skin Cancer Awareness Month!
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. UV damage can also cause wrinkles and blotches or spots on your skin. The good news is that skin cancer can be prevented, and it can almost always be cured when it’s found and … Read More
Announcements for April 2018!
We are happy to announce the new Spectrum Orthotics and Prosthetics Website is now up and running! We made some major improvements to make our website more user friendly and navigable. Some improvements include patients are now online and can be downloaded and filled out ahead of time. They are fillable PDF files, which means you, can now type out … Read More
Athlete of the Month April 2018
Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin, was the star of the show during the 2018 NFL scouting combine. He may only have one hand but that does not let it stop him. Bench pressing at 225 pounds 20 times without any assistance from a prosthetic arm. He also set a combine records for fastest 40 yard dash by a linebacker at … Read More
Healthy Recipes for Spring BBQ
Skip the fatty burgers and creamy potato salad for your first backyard BBQ of the year! Start the season off right with these healthier versions of your favorites that will make you feel good about indulging this spring grilling season! The good news is BBQ food can be healthy and relatively low in calories as well as finger-licking good. Grilling … Read More
Paralympics 2018
The 2018 Winter Olympics are not complete without the Paralympics. This tradition of celebrating athletes who overcome amazing challenges and obstacles is something to look forward to. This year at PyeongChang there will be a number of sports that the athletes will be participating in, including alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, snowboarding, and wheelchair curling. Paralympic Alpine Skiing … Read More