Kevin Carroll (prosthetist)

Kevin Carroll is an Irish prosthetist, researcher, educator, and author.[1] He is the Vice-President of Prosthetics for Hanger Clinic, a prosthetics and orthotics provider in the United States.[2]

Kevin travels around the United States and the world providing care for patients with unique or challenging cases and for disabled athletes.[2][3] He also presents scientific symposiums and educational programs.[1][4]

Carroll is one of the most renowned prosthetists in the world.[5][6] He is an American Board Certified Prosthetist and has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.[7] He is a member of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), the British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO) and the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.[8] In 2009 Carroll was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the United States Sports Academy because of his contributions to the advancement of prosthetics and his dedication to numerous disabled and Paralympic athletes.[9]

  1. ^ a b "2008–2009 Updates". MSPO Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Georgia Institute of Technology. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  2. ^ a b Mahr, Krista (20 March 2012). "Building a Better Athlete". TIME. Archived from the original on 24 March 2008. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Amputee expert 'Macgyvers' tail for dolphin". IOL SciTech. IOL. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  4. ^ "Hanger Annual Education Fair Held in Reno". Rehab Management. Allied Media. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  5. ^ "World Renowned Prosthetist Giving People And Animals A Better Quality of Life". Northland's News Center. A Granite Broadcasting Station. Archived from the original on 24 May 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  6. ^ Cochran, Amanda. "Dolphin's prosthetic tale comes to the big screen". CBS News. CBS. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  7. ^ "Current Academy Fellows". American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists. The American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists. Archived from the original on 9 December 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  8. ^ "Advisory Board". The O&P Edge. Western Media LLC. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  9. ^ "Academy Honors Carroll for Work with Paralympians and Challenged Athletes". United States Sports Academy. United States Sports Academy. Retrieved 3 January 2012.