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Advanced Arm Dynamics Hires New Upper Extremity Specialist July 2008 — Redondo Beach, Calif.
Patrick Prigge, CP joins AAD as an upper extremity specialist focusing his efforts as the clinical upper extremity specialist at AAD of the Midwest. In addition, he will also spend time with the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) team based in Washington, DC providing care to American military personnel who have suffered the loss of a limb in combat. Previously, Prigge worked as the Director of Prosthetics Education for Otto Bock HealthCare in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His responsibilities included developing a team of prosthetists and occupational therapists dedicated to bridging the gap through education between fitting highly advanced new technologies by the prosthetist and full acceptance and usage by the end user. He also had responsibility for education content and strategy and was involved with product development. In addition to his time with Otto Bock HealthCare, Pat’s work experience includes working as a clinical prosthetist for both Hanger and Gillette Children’s Hospital. He received his post graduate certificate as a prosthetics technician and practitioner from Century College and earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Biomedical Science from St. Cloud State University. “We are thrilled to welcome Pat to the growing AAD family,” said John Miguelez, president and senior clinical director of AAD. “His addition to our team enhances our ability to provide our patients access to the best clinicians utilizing cutting edge technology and techniques.”About Advanced Arm Dynamics Advanced Arm Dynamics, Inc. (AAD) is one of the nation’s leading providers of upper extremity prostheses. AAD empowers patients to return to work and lead active lifestyles by working with each patient throughout the fitting and rehabilitation process. The company’s services include state-of-the art technologies and techniques, rehabilitation planning, insurance justification and authorization negotiations, occupational therapy and psychological counseling and a patient-to-patient mentoring program. Advanced Arm Dynamics Centers of Excellence facilities are located in Texas, Iowa and Oregon. For additional information on Advanced Arm Dynamics, please visit our Web site at www.armdynamics.com. Contacts: Mindy Gormley |
Advanced Arm Dynamics (AAD), the nation’s leading provider of upper extremity prosthetic rehabilitation services announced the addition of a new member to its growing team of professionals, Patrick Prigge.
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