Heinrich Popow visited Orthotic Prosthetic Center in Fairfax Friday, Sept. 27, to share with above-knee amputees interested in returning to running since losing a leg. Photo contributed
Paralympic track and field champion Heinrich Popow visited Fairfax Friday, Sept. 27, to provide demonstrations and instruction to area above-knee amputees interested in returning to running and becoming more active since the loss of their legs. The training session involved local amputees trying out a first of its kind sports prosthesis developed specifically to help make that goal a reality.