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Falk Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc
Hi, I am Wayne Portch. I became a bilateral below knee amputee in February 1999. Late one
evening during my first rehab stay, my wife, Paula, and I were discussing how in the world we
were going to find a prosthetist.
Our prayers were answered in five minutes when David Falk came into my room. We
knew immediately that David was our guy. All of his questions showed great
concern for me as a patient and for Paula as the caregiver. We were both at such
peace about our decision that, before David left that evening, we had scheduled
an appointment to meet him in his office when I got out of rehab. We stopped by
his office and he measured and created the form for my 1st set of prosthetic
limbs. He took into consideration my physical condition and activity level,
treating me as an individual with specific needs.
Three weeks later, David Falk had me walking with the use of a walker. I
returned to Pinecrest Rehab for training with a physical therapist. Twelve days
later I walked out of Pinecrest using only a cane. I was ready to start my new
life as a bilateral below knee amputee.
David Falk was insistent on making all the necessary adjustments to my
equipment. He wanted to make sure that I could return to my activity level and
protect my residual limbs at the same time.
I was attending a couple of amputee support groups. I heard many sad stories
from amputees who were having a hard time getting their prosthetists to make the
continued adjustments to their prosthetics. This just convinced me even more of
the blessing David Falk has been to me and my family. I have never left David’s
office without feeling satisfied. He always makes sure I know to return if there
is any problem. He not only cares for the patient, but shows concern for the
patient's family. David is not only my prosthetist, but has grown to be a good
friend.
David has a more than competent staff. Jody Schaaf, the office manager, leads
the staff to be committed to the same standards as David. His staff is just as
caring as he is. They take care of the appointments and insurance so we don't
have to worry about anything.
Paula and I made a great decision in 1999. We would make the same choice today.
John "Wayne" Portch
evening during my first rehab stay, my wife, Paula, and I were discussing how in the world we
were going to find a prosthetist.
Our prayers were answered in five minutes when David Falk came into my room. We
knew immediately that David was our guy. All of his questions showed great
concern for me as a patient and for Paula as the caregiver. We were both at such
peace about our decision that, before David left that evening, we had scheduled
an appointment to meet him in his office when I got out of rehab. We stopped by
his office and he measured and created the form for my 1st set of prosthetic
limbs. He took into consideration my physical condition and activity level,
treating me as an individual with specific needs.
Three weeks later, David Falk had me walking with the use of a walker. I
returned to Pinecrest Rehab for training with a physical therapist. Twelve days
later I walked out of Pinecrest using only a cane. I was ready to start my new
life as a bilateral below knee amputee.
David Falk was insistent on making all the necessary adjustments to my
equipment. He wanted to make sure that I could return to my activity level and
protect my residual limbs at the same time.
I was attending a couple of amputee support groups. I heard many sad stories
from amputees who were having a hard time getting their prosthetists to make the
continued adjustments to their prosthetics. This just convinced me even more of
the blessing David Falk has been to me and my family. I have never left David’s
office without feeling satisfied. He always makes sure I know to return if there
is any problem. He not only cares for the patient, but shows concern for the
patient's family. David is not only my prosthetist, but has grown to be a good
friend.
David has a more than competent staff. Jody Schaaf, the office manager, leads
the staff to be committed to the same standards as David. His staff is just as
caring as he is. They take care of the appointments and insurance so we don't
have to worry about anything.
Paula and I made a great decision in 1999. We would make the same choice today.
John "Wayne" Portch
| Video of one patients reaction to our recent C-Leg Event |