About Author
Bryan is an ABC Certified Prosthetist Orthotist and the founder of Amputee Store, an online store for those experiencing limb loss or limb difference to purchase prosthetic supplies direct. Bryan studied biology at the University of Wisconsin Madison and went on to complete a BS in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1997. He became ABC certified in both O&P disciplines in 2000 and began focusing on above-knee prosthetic socket design, pediatric orthotics and computer aided design.
Bryan leads the Amputee Store team. His 20 plus year career spans prosthetic socket design, database design, patient care, practice & clinic management for large & small companies. Bryan believes that people living with limb loss need better and greater access to information, tools and the prosthetic supplies they use everyday.
Accreditation and Affiliations
- American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics issued on March 2000.
- Member of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetist
- Currently writes articles for Amputee Coalition In-Motion Magazine:
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Most Recent Articles
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Western New York Man Still Adapting Two Years After Limb Loss
June 29, 2024
Getting used to a life without a limb or with a prosthetic limb is tough. Depending on the case, it can take months or years before going back to doing the activities one did before amputation surgery. For James Serafin, who experienced limb loss ...
Getting used to a life without a limb or with a prosthetic limb is tough. Depending on the case, ...
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How Prosthetic Ankle Stiffness Affects Balance and Gait
June 24, 2024
Individuals with lower limb loss improve the quality of their lives by using modular prosthetic ankle components. However, it’s important to set up these ankles properly for good stability when standing. But how do we know what is the correct setu...
Individuals with lower limb loss improve the quality of their lives by using modular prosthetic a...
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The Cerebellum of the Brain May Aid in Guiding Prosthetic Limbs
June 21, 2024
Individuals with motor cortex damage from stroke or diseases like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s may find it challenging to control prosthetic devices. But new findings suggest tapping into the cerebellum’s powers could improve their quality of...
Individuals with motor cortex damage from stroke or diseases like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson...
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After Losing Her Leg to a Shark, a 73-Year-Old Scuba Diver Bravely Returns to the Water
June 19, 2024
The thought of shark attacks can easily conjure feelings of uneasiness, primarily a product of how popular culture and movies, like the Jaws franchise, portray sharks. Although these movies are made to elicit fear, what these cultural products don...
The thought of shark attacks can easily conjure feelings of uneasiness, primarily a product of ho...