Symmetry’s Wendy Carter, CFoM, LPN, will be available to answer questions regarding custom mastectomy breast forms.  Wendy will also be demonstrating the latest in advanced scanning technology which allows her to provide the highest quality custom breast form. 

The expo’s primary focus is on middle-to upper-income women, with the majority of guests falling between the ages of 25-54. Our guests are working women, entrepreneurs, mothers, single women, married women, and stay-at-home moms – all responsible for making the purchasing decisions for their households and businesses.

Women attend events with friends, co-workers, and family members, increasing your potential exposure. They attend the show for education and enjoyment and are receptive to learning about products and services offered that address their individual needs. Attendees are there to shop, learn, and be entertained.

For more information on the expo, please contact www.restoresymmetry.com OR www.agreatwaytospendmyday.com

About Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc.  Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. was founded in 2004 in Gettysburg, Pa with a mission to provide patients with the most advanced and innovative prosthetic and orthotic care and devices available in a streamlined, efficient, patient-centered model of care.  Ability was recently profiled in the February & October 2006 issues of Fortune Small Business, March 2007, September 2008 and March 2010 issues of O&P Edge, March 2010 edition of Rehab Management, March 2009 issue of Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation and most recently on the Fox Business News, National Science Foundation’s Whisker Robots, NBC’s Today Show and ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition.  Ability operates eleven patient care centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and southeast.  The company recently spun off its custom breast division to form Symmetry.  Visit www.AbilityPO.com to find out more about how an orthotic brace or artificial limb can enhance your quality of life.

February 2012, Gettysburg, Pa-

Founded in 2005 along with the staff at the then Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, the mission of Project Enduring Pride is to assist in developing an outreach program beyond the boundaries of the federal campus.  “We provide a regional community support umbrella of activities and events which are organized to help plan, coordinate, arrange, and conduct recreational and educational support to a wide diverse set of seriously wounded service member who are out-patients at military hospitals and V.A. healthcare facilities,” explains Ken Strafer, the projects Director & Founder, “These events include sports, recreational, developmental, career counseling, and benefit counseling.”

“We are happy to sponsor Project Enduring Pride,” says Jeffrey Brandt, COO & Founder of Ability, “Ken and his group do an excellent job providing our veterans with additional access to events and activities that build confidence and promote recovery.”  For more information on how you can support Project Enduring Pride, please visit www.enduringpride.org

About Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc.  Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. was founded in 2004 in Gettysburg, Pa with a mission to provide patients with the most advanced and innovative prosthetic and orthotic care and devices available in a streamlined, efficient, patient-centered model of care.  Ability was recently profiled in the February & October 2006 issues of Fortune Small Business, March 2007, September 2008 and March 2010 issues of O&P Edge, March 2010 edition of Rehab Management, March 2009 issue of Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation and most recently on the Fox Business News, National Science Foundation’s Whisker Robots, NBC’s Today Show and ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition.  Ability operates eleven patient care centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and southeast.  Visit www.AbilityPO.comto find out more about how an orthotic brace or artificial limb can enhance your quality of life.

February 2012, Greenville, SC-

The Greenville Chamber’s vision is to build one of the premier business communities in the world.

• Lead Through Collaboration: We will connect our members and work with strategic partners to build a globally recognized business
  community – driven by our commitment to be Greater Greenville’s unifying institution of collaboration.
• Build Community Prosperity: We will focus on entrepreneurial growth, existing business and targeted initiatives –
  fostering an innovative business environment, which strengthens Greater Greenville’s economy.
• Be the Voice of Business: We will influence vital business, education and legislative issues, which are crucial for a prosperous business environment.
• Enhance Quality of Life: We will mobilize our membership and resources to positively impact education, workforce and community
  development – to enhance quality of life in Greater Greenville.
• Strive for Organizational Excellence: We will engage our members, empower our employees, maximize our resources, and build an innovative organization – aligned with our Vision and Missions.

“We look forward to experiencing the membership benefits as well as contributing in whatever way we can in regards to healthcare/Orthotics & Prosthetics,” says Brian Kaluf, Certified Prosthetist and managing practitioner of the Greenville patient care center.

For more information on the Greenville Chamber of Commerce or to find out more about how an artificial limb or brace can enhance your quality of life, call us today at 864-552-1840 or visit us at www.abilitypo.com.

About Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc.  Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. was founded in 2004 in Gettysburg, Pa with a mission to provide patients with the most advanced and innovative prosthetic and orthotic care and devices available in a streamlined, efficient, patient-centered model of care.  Ability was recently profiled in the February & October 2006 issues of Fortune Small Business, March 2007, September 2008 and March 2010 issues of O&P Edge, March 2010 edition of Rehab Management, March 2009 issue of Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation and most recently on the Fox Business News, National Science Foundation’s Whisker Robots, NBC’s Today Show and ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition.  Ability operates eleven patient care centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and southeast.  Visit www.AbilityPO.com find out more about how an orthotic brace or artificial limb can enhance your quality of life.

January 2012, Gettysburg, PA-

About Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc.  Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. was founded in 2004 in Gettysburg, Pa with a mission to provide patients with the most advanced and innovative prosthetic and orthotic care and devices available in a streamlined, efficient, patient-centered model of care.  Ability was recently profiled in the February & October 2006 issues of Fortune Small Business, March 2007, September 2008 and March 2010 issues of O&P Edge, March 2010 edition of Rehab Management, March 2009 issue of Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation and most recently on the Fox Business News, National Science Foundation’s Whisker Robots, NBC’s Today Show and ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition.  Ability operates eleven patient care centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and southeast.  Visit www.AbilityPO.com to find out more about how an orthotic brace or artificial limb can enhance your quality of life.

January 2012, Charlotte, NC- Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics’ Charlotte patient care center recently became a member of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce.  “We are very excited to join the Chamber,” says President and Founder, Jeffrey M. Brandt, “Joining the Chamber is integral to our strategic plan to sustain and expand our business in the Charlotte and surrounding regions.” 

The Charlotte Chamber is a not-for-profit organization owned and operated by its members.  Our mission is to create competitive advantage by growing the economy, advocating pro-business public policies and delivering innovative programs and services.  As the number one advocate for Charlotte business, we work every day to create the nation’s best economy and quality of life for all Charlotteans. 

“We look forward to experiencing the membership benefits as well as contributing our own expertise with respect to healthcare/Orthotics & Prosthetics,” says Amy W. Street, Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist and managing practitioner of the Charlotte patient care center.

For more information on the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce or to find out more about how an artificial limb or brace can enhance your quality of life, call us today at 704-372-7660 or visit us at www.abilitypo.com.    

About Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc.  Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. was founded in 2004 in Gettysburg, Pa with a mission to provide patients with the most advanced and innovative prosthetic and orthotic care and devices available in a streamlined, efficient, patient-centered model of care.  Ability was recently profiled in the February & October 2006 issues of Fortune Small Business, March 2007, September 2008 and March 2010 issues of O&P Edge, March 2010 edition of Rehab Management, March 2009 issue of Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation and most recently on the Fox Business News, National Science Foundation’s Whisker Robots, NBC’s Today Show and ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition.  Ability operates eleven patient care centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and southeast.  Visit www.AbilityPO.com to find out more about how an orthotic brace or artificial limb can enhance your quality of life.

Kirk L. Ferris, CPO

December 2011, Gettysburg, Pa- Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. recently opened its tenth Prosthetic & Orthotic patient care facility in seven years in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. 

“Opening the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania office allows us to meet the needs of our growing patient population in Pennsylvania,” explains Ability CEO, Clint McKinley, “The tenth Ability office marks the first organic opening since Ability purchased BridgePoint Medical in January.  Mechanicsburg represents the first office of our next phase of growth.”

Ability Mechanicsburg will be operated by Kirk Ferris, CPO, who has been with the company for over four years.  Ability has become a “model of efficiency” under the company’s COO, CPO & Founder, Jeffrey Brandt.  Ability outsources 100% of its fabrication and utilizes electronic medical records.  Ability has grown to ten offices in just seven years with patient care centers in five states with more offices scheduled to open in 2012. 

The office is located in PinnacleHealth’s Fredricksen Center at 2005 Technology Parkway, Suite 200, Mechanicsburg, Pa, 17050.  Ability Mechanicsburg office hours are 8am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday; please call 717-458-8429 or visit us at www.AbilityPO.com. 

A grand opening celebration is being planned for the spring.  

About Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc.  Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. was founded in 2004 in Gettysburg, Pa with a mission to provide patients with the most advanced and innovative prosthetic and orthotic care and devices available in a streamlined, efficient, patient-centered model of care.  Ability was recently profiled in the February & October 2006 issues of Fortune Small Business, March 2007, September 2008 and March 2010 issues of O&P Edge, March 2010 edition of Rehab Management, March 2009 issue of Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation and most recently on the Fox Business News, National Science Foundation’s Whisker Robots, NBC’s Today Show and ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition.  Ability operates ten patient care centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and southeast.  Visit www.AbilityPO.com to find out more about how an orthotic brace or artificial limb can enhance your quality of life.

Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. was recently featured in Maryland Life Magazine.  Click here to read the article.

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November 2011, Gettysburg, Pa- Taffy Bowman, CPO with Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics’ patient care facility in Exton,  Pa, took part in the Chester County Hospital’s 17^th Annual Diabetes Self-Management Day.  Over 200 patients, family and friends attended the “Food For Thought” themed event with activities, screenings and displays in an effort to help patients with diabetes explore new ways to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

“As prosthetists and orthotists, we deal with many aspects of the end stages of diabetes,” explains Taffy Bowman, CPO and managing practitioner of Ability’s Exton, Pa patient care facility, “The half day event provides education on nutritional foods, exercise tips and glucose optimization techniques”.   

About Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc.  Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. was founded in 2004 in Gettysburg, Pa with a mission to provide patients with the most advanced and innovative prosthetic and orthotic care and devices available in a streamlined, efficient, patient-centered model of care.  Ability was recently profiled in the February & October 2006 issues of Fortune Small Business, March 2007, September 2008 and March 2010 issues of O&P Edge, March 2010 edition of Rehab Management, March 2009 issue of Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation and most recently on the Fox Business News, National Science Foundation’s Whisker Robots, NBC’s Today Show and ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover.  Ability operates eleven patient care centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and southeast.  Visit www.AbilityPO.com to find out more about how an orthotic brace or artificial limb can enhance your quality of life.