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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Neural-Controlled Prosthetic Leg Recreates Natural Walking Experience
February 19, 2025
Existing advanced prosthetic limbs enable individuals with limb loss to walk more naturally than older models. But the one thing these devices do not yet offer users is complete neural control. Instead, they generally depend on robotic sensors and...
Existing advanced prosthetic limbs enable individuals with limb loss to walk more naturally than ...
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BioGrip Unveils Predictive Nerve-Machine Interface for Prosthetics
February 14, 2025
Among the many issues new amputees and even long-term prosthetic users face is prosthetic limb rejection. This happens because the prosthetic limbs—even the sophisticated ones—can feel unnatural. Two Mexican entrepreneurs, Alan Hernández and Israe...
Among the many issues new amputees and even long-term prosthetic users face is prosthetic limb re...
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Bristol Prosthetics Project Improves Texture and Grip for Enhanced Sense of Touch
February 12, 2025
Most people don’t think much about being able to feel different textures and slipperiness of objects. However, having this capability could greatly enhance the lives of prosthetic arm users. A project at the University of Bristol in England is wor...
Most people don’t think much about being able to feel different textures and slipperiness of obje...
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Overcoming Cancer and Amputation: Dubai Teacher Becomes Inspiring CrossFit Hero
February 06, 2025
When Matthew Shepherd was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer at the age of 20, he had to have his leg amputated. This life-altering experience presented him with a multitude of obstacles, both physically and socially. Now, at 34, the British athlet...
When Matthew Shepherd was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer at the age of 20, he had to have his ...