Extensive hands-on experience in prosthetics and orthotics defines this expert witness, who brings more than 35 years of clinical and technical practice in evaluating, designing, and fitting assistive devices for patients with limb loss and complex orthopedic conditions. Their background includes litigation-related involvement through consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony, addressing device design, patient outcomes, and standards of care in prosthetic and orthotic treatment.

A bachelor’s degree in kinesiology is complemented by formal postgraduate training in prosthetics and orthotics through specialized clinical programs. This expert holds certifications as both a Certified Prosthetist (CP) and Certified Orthotist (CO), along with advanced credentials in microprocessor-controlled prosthetic systems, myoelectric upper extremity devices, and dynamic orthotic technologies.

Their expertise includes comprehensive assessment of prosthetic and orthotic needs, as well as the design, fabrication, and fitting of both custom and prefabricated devices. Clinical focus areas include upper and lower extremity prosthetics, including foot, ankle, knee, and arm systems, as well as management of conditions such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, neuromuscular disorders, and multiple levels of amputation. Their work also includes patient and caregiver education, device modification, and coordination with multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams.

In professional roles, this individual has served as founder and president of a prosthetics and orthotics practice, in addition to working as a clinical supervisor, consultant, and educator. Their experience includes academic appointments as an associate professor and lecturer, as well as development of training programs for clinicians and students. They are also an inventor of multiple prosthetic device systems, reflecting applied innovation and technical advancement within the field.