Advanced Arm Dynamics Opens Center of Excellence in Minneapolis

Redondo Beach, CA   Advanced Arm Dynamics (AAD), the nation’s leading provider of upper extremity prosthetic rehabilitation services, announces the opening of the North Central Center of Excellence in Minneapolis. The center’s clinical manager is Pat Prigge, CP; Jennifer Peterson, MA, PT, is the rehabilitation coordinator.

Mr. Prigge joined AAD in 2008 as the clinical manager of the Midwest Center of Excellence in Waterloo, Iowa. Prior to that, he was the director of prosthetics education for Otto Bock HealthCare in Minneapolis, leading efforts to educate practitioners and patients on the use of advanced prosthetic technologies.  Previously, he worked as a clinical prosthetist with Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics and at Gillette Children’s Hospital.

Ms. Peterson joined AAD in 2010. Prior to that, she was a staff physical therapist at Fairview-University Medical Center in Minneapolis for 17 years.  She has extensive experience in wound care, inpatient rehabilitation and clinical education.  

"Minneapolis was selected as the location for our new center for two reasons,” said John Miguelez, CP, AAD president and senior clinical director. “The first is Pat Prigge---an exceptional upper extremity prosthetist who provides the highest level of patient care. The second reason is to give patients in the North Central region of the country better access to comprehensive upper extremity prosthetic rehabilitation. “

The North Central Center of Excellence will open March 1. It is located at 11671 Fountains Drive, Suite 220, 
Maple Grove, MN, 55369. It features a full lab, comfortable patient rooms, a conference room and a kitchen, and includes convenient amenities like cable television, movies and Internet access. A friendly and experienced office staff is on hand to assist patients and their families.  

“The Minneapolis center is focused completely on the patient’s needs and helping them feel at home for however long they are here,” said Prigge. “Our goal is to truly listen to people, and then educate them about new technologies and opportunities. We want to hear patients say ‘Wow---this prosthesis is going to change my life.’ ” 

About Advanced Arm Dynamics

Advanced Arm Dynamics (AAD) is the nation’s leading provider of upper extremity prosthetic rehabilitation and has Centers of Excellence located across the United States. Their comprehensive approach to patient care includes the most advanced technologies, rehabilitation planning, occupational therapy, psychological counseling, and insurance authorization/negotiation.  AAD is proud to be the exclusive provider of upper extremity prosthetic care for wounded service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

For additional information, visit www.armdynamics.com