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Prosthetics, Orthotics, Orthotics Prosthetics Artificial Limbs, Braces, Bio Mechanics, Orthotist, Prosthetist, Orthotic Prosthetics Lower Limb Orthotics, Lower Limb Prosthetic, Spinal Orthotics, Ortho Prosthetics Foot Orthotic, Halo Brace, Charleston Bending Brace,

Position: President/CPO of Orthotic/Prosthetic Consultant Services
Institution and Location:

  • Rancho Los Amigos, Hospital Cert. in Orthotics 1977 Orthotics
  • Northwestern University Cert. in Prosthetics 1989 Prosthetics
  • Brigham Young University Bachelors 1991 Ind. Study
  • University of Oklahoma Masters 1998 Liberal Studies
  • Area of Focus: Orthotics/Prosthetics, Health Education, Administration , and
    Health Economics

Professional Positions:

  • 1975 – 1976 Staff Orthotist, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, Downey, CA
  • 1976 – 1980 Staff Orthotist, Harbor Orthopedic, San Diego, CA
  • 1980 – 1982 Chief Orthotist, Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa, OK
  • 1982 – 1989 Owner: Orthotic Consultants, Tulsa , OK
  • 1989 – 1993 Orthotist/Prosthetist, Orthotic/Prosthetics Consultants, Tulsa, OK
  • 1993 – 2008 Director of Clinical & Technical Services, Orthotics & Prosthetics
    Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • 2008 – 2016 Senior Staff CPO/Research Practitioner, University of Michigan.
  • 2016 – Present: Retired CPO from University of Michigan. President of Orthotic/Prosthetic Consulting Services.
  • 1994 – Present: National Board Examiner, American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics
  • 2016 – Present: Practitioner Surveyor for Accreditation for the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics
  • 1986 – 1987: Elected President of the Oklahoma Association for Orthotics and Prosthetics
  • 1998 – 2004: Commission Member, National Commission for Orthotics and Prosthetics Education, NCOPE
  • 2002 – 2006 ABC Facility Accreditation Committee.
  • 2004 -2011 Orthotics/Prosthetics Instructor, Eastern Michigan University’s Orthotic/Prosthetic Master’s Program
  • 2005 – 2009 Vice President of the American Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics
  • 2006 – 2008 Board of Directors for the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists
  • 2007 – Present: Research Counsel of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.

Research Projects:

  • Evaluation 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
  • Ambulatory stability using Orthotic Stance Control Knee Joints: A Preliminary Study
  • Cad-Cam Beta Testing for Cranial Molding Helmets
  • Cad-Cam Beta Testing for Custom Fabrication for Ankle Foot Orthotics
  • Removal Rigid Dressing, Measuring the Effectiveness of Protection
  • Quality of Gait Measurements with Orthotic Intervention/Prosthetic Components

Article Publications:
Available on Full CV

Current Activities:

  • Expert Witness Work in the orthotic/prosthetic field for twenty plus years.
  • Examiner for the American Board for Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics
  • Surveyor Team Member for Facility Accreditation for the American Board for Certification in Orthoitcs, Prosthetics & Pedorthics
  • Substitute Teacher for Stockbridge High School in the Arts and Sciences
  • Announcer for High School Varsity Sports in Football and Basketball

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