Advanced Arm Dynamics Names Rob Dodson Clinical Manager at Southwest Center of Excellence

Redondo beach, ca – July 28, 2010 – Advanced Arm Dynamics (AAD), the nation’s leading provider of upper extremity prosthetic rehabilitation, announces the promotion of Rob Dodson, CPO, LPO, to clinical manager of AAD’s Southwest Center of Excellence in Dallas, Texas.  He has been an upper limb prosthetic specialist at the center since 2005. 

"The success of our patients is the most important aspect of my work at AAD," he said. "My expertise in the field of upper extremity prosthetics has been greatly enhanced by numerous opportunities to present, publish, and participate in research and development."

Before coming to AAD, Mr. Dodson spent three years as a prosthetist /orthotist at the Center for Independent Rehabilitative Services in San Jose, California.  His prosthetic residency was performed at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, and he completed prosthetic and orthotic rotations with the Scottish Rite Hospital and Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics. 

“Over the past five years, Rob has been vital to the operation of our Southwest Center of Excellence,” said John Miguelez, AAD president and senior clinical director. “He is dedicated to the unique prosthetic needs of our patients, and consistently reaches above and beyond in his pursuit of clinical excellence.” 

Mr. Dodson’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A & M University, and a Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.  He has co-authored a range of research case studies published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, and given presentations at professional conferences and in academic settings on both a national and international level.

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, insurance authorization/negotiation, and a patient-to-patient mentoring program.  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

Contact:
Carol Sorrels
Advanced Arm Dynamics
405-250-8555