A Step Ahead Prosthetics

We are saddened to hear about the loss of our dear friend, Jessica . She was an example of resilience to all of us. We hope her fighting spirit and contagious positive attitude will continue to inspire us all . If you or someone you know would like to donate to her funeral costs, please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jessica-crumpton-west

Living life without limitations includes salsa dancing like a pro Thank you Amy Pietrafitta for sharing this video with us!

"I have to give a shout out to A Step Ahead Prosthetics for assisting me with my prosthetic needs to do things like this. I’m very fortunate because the vast majority of amputees don’t have appropriate prosthetic care." - Dan K.

Gloria, a partial finger amputee, showing off her new Naked Prosthetics PIP Driver. It helps restore function and dexterity, allowing her to pick up a mug (or anything she wants) with ease!

Bionic woman in action @iwinick enjoying being behind the wheel again! She’s using her i-Limbs from @touchbionics and her rockstar driving skills, of course.

Our friend Lance Cpl Matias, a USMC veteran and the first fully active bilateral amputeepolice officer in the nation. Visit our Instagram to follow his journey of being an amputee in our current world!

Sue has been doing great walking, but here she got a little help from from her hubby

Erik’s patients and friends for nearly 25 years!

Alexandra, Gabe, and Maddy are all Osteosarcoma survivors, had their surgeries performed by the same doctor, and are all our patients! They happened to come in the same day and we thought it was a great photo-op

One week, two ski legs! Check out Brandon and David trying out their test-ski prosthetics. Soon they’ll be ready to hit the slopes!

Joe has been an amputee for over 40 years and never used an I-Limb Myoelectric hand until today. After only 10 minutes of practice, he is already showing great progress

Today, we celebrate and remember the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy.

If you can make it here, you’ll make it anywhere! Christine looking great as usual, walking around New York City. Probably on her way to try a new restaurant

Running into the weekend like Brian Reynolds

Happy Hanukkah to all our patients, their families and our followers who are starting their celebrations tonight!

If they say it’s impossible, it’s impossible for them not you. Hoping all our patients and followers are heading into the new year strong

Just another day of accomplishments and progress here at A Step Ahead

Jessica is all set and ready to get back home and to the pool!

Merry Christmas to all our patients and followers! Our mischievous Elf has hid himself in this Christmas post to avoid going back to the North Pole. Can you spot him? Send us a private message with your answer by December 31st and you could win a $500 SkinTones Gift Card, redeemable towards the purchase of @getskintones products*. Good luck!

According to his shirt... Personality: 9/10 Looks: 8/10 Legs: 1/2 That Friday feeling: 11/10 ... Swipe to see Daniel excited for the weekend! See more

How it started: How it's going: Watch to see Kyle's awesome progress

It’s the most wonderful time of the year Brian Reynolds and his beautiful family dressed up to pick out their Christmas tree and we are loving it!

The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome." - William Arthur Ward

Meet our new patient, Josie! She was abandoned and is looking for a new home! Stay tuned for her progress!

Talia may be small, be she definitely is mighty! We are all so proud of her progress

Snowy day skies above our building

Over the years we have designed and fabricated thousands of unique prosthetic systems for our patients. Each and every one is fully customized and created specifically to each individual’s goals and needs.

Tara took off so fast, she almost outran our cameraman Looks like she’s ready to hit the track!

Nick practicing using an Ottobock SensorHand Speed to pick up a full Arizona can. Soon, he will have his very own Myo-electric hand!

The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association October issue is out! Check out Page 48 for an inside look into our owner and head prosthetist, Erik Schaffer, CP, and how he tackled the pandemic through our new Remote Assistance Program.

Some days are hopscotch kind of days, some are getting nailed at dodgeball kind of days. Today is a hopscotch kind of day! #fridayfun

Maddy's new adjustable heel SkinTones Systems ProSystem foot shell!

How cool is Lauren's new customized #osseointegration high activity prosthesis?!

If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.

Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just illusions. #mondaymotivation

Celebrating #WorldDisabilityDay with our superstar and ultramarathoner, Amy Palmiero Winters!

As a prosthetic facility attending to a large number of children with #limbloss and #limbdifference, our favorite part is to help kids like 2-year-old Talia, gain confidence, mobility, and independence!

Maya lives a very active lifestyle from participating in after school activities to competing in gymnastic meets. Her high activity #rotationplasty #prosthesis keeps up with her every move!