How long does it take to get used to a first prosthetic leg?

Adjustment varies. Many people feel physically comfortable within weeks, while confidence and ease develop gradually over several months.

Will my first prosthetic leg feel natural?

Most people don't describe it as natural at first. Over time, it often fades into the background of daily life, which is usually the goal.

Is discomfort normal in the beginning?

Some adjustment discomfort is common early on, but ongoing pain or instability should be addressed through follow-up care.

Do I need to be active to benefit from a prosthetic leg?

No, Prosthetic legs are designed to support everyday life, not just high activity levels.

When should I contact my prosthetist?

Anytime something feels off, uncomfortable, or harder than it should. Early adjustments often prevent bigger issues later.

Certified Prosthetists & Orthotists | Bionic P&O Clinical Team

Allen Johnson, CPOA

Resident Prosthetic & Orthotic

Wisconsin

Anthony Gutierrez, CP

Director of Clinical Advancement & Innovation - Certified Prosthetist

National

Brian Little, CPO

Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

North Carolina

Cassie Morton, BEPO

Board Eligible Prosthetist & Orthotist

Illinois

Daniel Chan, COA, CFo, CFts

Clinical Manager - Certified Orthotic Assistant, Certified Orthotic Fitter

Indiana

Dheeraj Bhambhani, BOCO, BOCP

Regional Manager, Senior Prosthetist & Orthotist

Indiana

Emily Power, CPO

Clinical Manager - Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

Illinois

Frank Riska, BOCO

Clinical Manager - Certified Orthotist

Indiana

Jay Howland, BOCP

Licensed Prosthetist

Kentucky

Jeffrey Wojtanowicz, CPO

Regional Manager - Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

Illinois

Julie Czech

Resident Prosthetist & Orthotist

Kentucky / Indiana

Kelly Starykowicz, CPO

Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

Illinois

Leeann von Korff, CPO

Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

Ohio

Madhu Dash, BPO, CFo, CFts

Prosthetist & Orthotist

Indiana

Matthew Paruch, CPO

Clinical Manager - Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

North Carolina

Michael K Keene, BOCO

Certified/Licensed Orthotist

Pennsylvania / New Jersey

Neha Chaudhary

Board Eligible Prosthetist & Orthotist

Pennsylvania / New Jersey

Peter Marx, CPO

Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

Pennsylvania / New Jersey

Sangeeta Bhambhani, BOCO, BOCP

Clinical Manager - Senior Prosthetist & Orthotist

Indiana

Tim Kading, CP

Certified Prosthetist

Wisconsin

William Kavanagh, CPOA

Certified Prosthetic & Orthotic Assistant

Illinois

Andrew Sloan

Resident Prosthetist & Orthotist

Tennessee

Austin Dinkins, CPO

Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist

Kentucky

Brian Wiggen II, CO, BOCO, BOCP

Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

North Carolina

Chris Welch, CPO

Regional Manager - Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

Wisconsin

David Patridge, CP, BOCO, BOCP

Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist

North Carolina

Douglas LeClair, CO

Certified Orthotist

North Carolina

Eric Christensen, CPO/LPO

Certified/Licensed Prosthetist & Orthotist

Florida

Jacob McCleary, CP

Certified Prosthetist, Board Eligible Orthotist

Illinois

Jayanta Padhi, MSPO

Prosthetist & Orthotist

Indiana

Jenny Hutchison, CFo, LO

Certified Orthotic Fitter / Licensed Orthotist

Tennessee

Kasey Turner, CFo

Certified Orthotic Fitter

Kentucky

Kendle Nagy, LOFa

Licensed Orthotic Fitter Assistant

Florida

Libbi Adkison, CO/LO

Cranial Program Manager

Texas

Mathew Wibel, C. Ped.

Certified Pedorthist

Wisconsin

Mattie McKee

Resident Prosthetist & Orthotist

North Carolina

Michael McDonald, CO

Clinical Manager - Certified Orthotist

North Carolina

Nicholas Gardner

Resident Prosthetist & Board Eligible Orthotist

Illinois

Rebecca L. Nitsche, CPO

Clinical Manager - Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

Wisconsin

Sheri Harper, CPO

Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

Ohio

Victoria Mendez, CP/LP

Certified/Licensed Prosthetist

Florida

Anjali Patel

Board Eligible Prosthetist & Orthotist

New Jersey / Pennsylvania

Beti Golriz, CPO

Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist

Illinois

Bryce Dahl, CPO

Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

Tennessee

Christine Geeding, CP

Regional Manager - Certified Prosthetist

Ohio

Dean Karkut, CPO, MBA

Clinic Manager - Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

Michigan

Ellyson Martens, CPOA, BEPO, MSOP, BSE

Certified Prosthetic/ Orthotic Assistant

Wisconsin

Felix Martinez, CPOA, CFo

Clinical Manager, Certified Prosthetic & Orthotic Assistant/Orthotic Fitter

Indiana

Jacob Watters, BEPO

Board Eligible Prosthetist & Orthotist

Tennessee

Jeff Phelps, CPO

Senior Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

Kentucky

Jignesh Parmar, CPO

Clinical Manager - Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

Florida

Kayla Watts, CPO

Clinical Manager - Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

North Carolina

Kyndall Mayer

Resident Prosthetist and Othotist

North Carolina

Lynn (Brad) Watson, BOCO, BOCP

Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

Tennessee / Kentucky

Matthew Eckdahl

Board Eligible Prosthetist & Orthotist

Wisconsin

Meghan Baley, CPO

Clinical Manager - Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist

Illinois

Mohit Srivastava

Board Eligible Prosthetist & Orthotist

Texas

Pedro Bernal, CPOA

Certified Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistant

Texas

Riley Cruse

Board Eligible Prosthetist & Orthotist

Indiana

Sy Rosen, CO

Senior Clinical Manager, Certified Orthotist

Illinois

Vinay Verma

Resident Prosthetist & Orthotist

Indiana