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History

In 1993 J. Thomas Andrew CP left his post of 14 years as Director of Prosthetics for the MedArts Division of Iomed, Inc., developers of the Utah Artificial Arm, and started Ability Prosthetic Systems. In the years since, Ability Prosthetic has grown from a one man operation to a very successful small business with seven full time employees, housed in a beautiful state-of-the art 4000 square foot facility near downtown Salt Lake City. Ability Prosthetic has produced hundreds of limbs for patients throughout North America. We are continually seeking better ways to help people in need of our expertise.

Professional Affiliations

American Board for Certification in Prosthetics & Orthotics (ABC)
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP)
American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA)
Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)
Association of Children's Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC)
International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO)
Amputees in Motion- Utah Chapter (AIM) Board of Directors
National Committee of Orthotics and Prosthetics Education (NCOPE)
A Child's Reach (ACR)
American Amputee Foundation (AAF)
Upper Limb Society (ULPS) :
Founding Chairman 1990-1994
Chairman Publications Committee 1994-1997
Chairman Electronic Media Committee 1997 to date
Vice Chairman 1998-2000
Secretary/Treasurer 2000-2002
 
Certifications
 
ABC Certified Clinic
NCOPE Accredited Residency Facility
 
Motion Control Certifications:
Utah Arm/U2/U3
Developer of the Utah Arm Practioner Training Program
Pro Control Myoelectric Systems

Otto Bock Certifications:
C-Leg Knee System
Myobock
Myobock Customizing
Custom Silicone

Ohio Willow Wood Certifications:
Pathfinder Foot System
Alpha Liner System

Cascade Certifications:
Carbon Composites
Five Protocols of Thermoforming

DAW Certifications:
Lower Extremity Componentry

TEC Certifications:
Harmony System
Double Wall Socket

Ossur Certifications:
Lower Extremity Componentry
FlexFoot
Iceross Casting and Fitting Techniques
Springlite Feet
Tracer- CAD/CAM
 
Scientific Publications

Andrew, JT. "Elbow Disarticulation and Above Elbow Amputations: Prosthetic Principles," Atlas of Limb Prosthetics, C.V. Mosby & Co., St. Louis, ed. J. Bowker and J. Michael, 1991.
 
Sears, HH., Andrew, JT., Jacobsen, SC. "Clinical Experience With the Utah Artificial Arm," Yearbook of the Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists, June 1984.
 
Sears, HH., Andrew, JT., Jacobsen, SC. "Experience With The Utah Arm, Hand and Terminal Device," Comprehensive Management of the Upper-Limb Amputee, ed. DJ Atkins & RH Meier, Springer-Verlag, New York, 1989.
 
Andrew, JT. "A Propos de la CAT-CAM," Appareillage des Membres Inferieurs, Springer-Verlag, Paris, ed. Bonnel, JJ., Barrault et F. Blotman, 1989.
 
Andrew, JT. Greshick, J., Doolan, K. "Children and Myoelectrics: Do They Go Together?" Journal of the Association of Children's Prosthetic Orthotic Clinics (JACPOC), Spring 1994.

 

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