Mary Free Bed Prosthetics Team

Injuries and disease impact people in various ways — physically, socially, psychologically and even spiritually. At Mary Free Bed Prosthetics, our approach is to integrate patient treatment to achieve the most independence possible. Depending on the patient’s specific condition, some or all of the following professionals may be a part of his care at Mary Free Bed Prosthetics.

Certified Prosthetist (CP)

Evaluates the patient for the prescribed prosthesis
Designs and fabricates the appropriate prosthesis
Manages patient treatment by fitting and adjusting the prosthesis for comfort

Prosthetics Technician

Fabricates and repairs prosthetic devices to be fit by a certified prosthetist

Physiatrist (pronounced fizz-i-a-trist)

Physician specializing in rehabilitation medicine
Manages the treatment of each patient and coordinates the work of other professionals on the therapy team

Rehabilitation Nurse

Evaluates and monitors each patient
Develops care plans
Focuses on patient’s self care, comfort, and education

Physical Therapist (PT)

Evaluates patient’s balance, mobility, strength, and muscle function
Provides physical training and teaches techniques for everyday functioning

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Teaches techniques and skills for eating and drinking, dressing, toileting, bathing, hygiene, shopping, and laundry
Helps with fitting and customizing special adaptive equipment

Patient Coordinator

Schedules appointments
Assists patient with insurance information
Answers questions and directs patients to appropriate care