Orthotics Prosthetics Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.1032

Michigan

Education

Rancho Los Amigos, Hospital, Certificate, 1977 - Orthotics

Northwestern University, Certificate, 1989 - Prosthetics

Brigham Young University, Bachelors, 1991 - Ind. Study

University of Oklahoma, Masters, 1998 - Health Adm., Liberal Studies

Professional Positions

1975-1976
Staff Orthotist, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, Downey, California

1976-1980
Staff Orthotist, Harbor Orthopedic, San Diego, California

1980-1982
Chief Orthotist, Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa , Oklahoma

1983-1989
Chief Orthotist (Owner) Orthotic Consultants, Tulsa, Oklahoma

1989-1993
Orthotist/Prosthetist, Orthotic/Prosthetic Consultants, Tulsa, Oklahoma

1993-Present
University Director of Clinical & Technical Services, An Orthotics & Prosthetics Center, Michigan

1994-Present
National Board Examiner, American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics

1998-Present
Commission Member, National Commission for Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, NCOPE

1995-Present
Facility Surveyor, American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics

Research Projects

Evaluating Torque Values on Ankle Foot Orthotics Using Pre-fabricated Orthotic Joints

Joint Design for a Pediatric Trans Metatarsal Prosthesis

Prosthetic Walking Unit for a Tri-Membral Congenital Amputee

Lightweight KAFO Design Using Acrylic/Epoxy Resin and Carbon Fiber

Stance Control Knee Joints: A Preliminary Study

Article Publications

Available upon request.

Paper Presentations

Available upon Request