Category: News
Morgan Stickney: From Rising Star to Paralympic Champion Amid Adversity
Morgan Stickney was an aspiring Olympic swimmer when a serious injury led to the amputation of her left leg below the knee at 20 years old. Despite the life-changing event, Morgan’s passion for swimming didn’t diminish. In fact, she jumped back into the pool just three months after her amputation and became a national champion…
Breaking Barriers: Kendra Herber’s Inspiring Story
Paratriathlete Kendra Herber has a relentless drive to balance family life with her athletic and professional endeavors. With an impressive resume as an author, model, public speaker, disability advocate, longtime teacher, wife and mother of two, Kendra proves that you can find harmony in the chaos of life by pursuing what you love and never…
Fillauer TRS Relocates to Chattanooga
Fillauer TRS is moving its operations to Fillauer’s Chattanooga, TN location. The move will allow Fillauer to streamline its upper body power product line, giving customers a single point of contact for orders and logistics. “Having all body power products in one location will allow us to continually improve our offerings and focus on the…
Craig Harrington – Defying Limits in Adaptive CrossFit
Craig Harrington from New Zeeland is a lower extremity adaptive athlete who has quickly made his mark in competitive CrossFit. Across 2023 and 2024, he appeared at the Torian Pro in Brisbane, an elite event where he shared the stage with the world’s top athletes, including Rogan Dean, currently ranked number one in the lower…
Nathan A. Sprunger is the new Director of Clinical Education at Fillauer
Nate Sprunger, MSPO, CP, joined Fillauer Motion Control as an educator in October 2017 focusing on the myoelectric and upper limb line of products, including the TASKA Hand. During his tenure he has presented to universities and traveled to many local and international clinics for device specific training and fitting. In February 2025 he was…
From Battling Cancer to Paralympic Glory: The Remarkable Journey of Hailey Danz
From battling cancer to becoming a Paralympic champion, Hailey Danz’s journey is a remarkable example of strength and determination, culminating in a gold medal win at the Paris Paralympic Games. Her story is a testament to her unwavering spirit and commitment to overcoming obstacles. Growing up, Hailey was always very active. As a young athlete,…
From Battlefield to Triumph: The Inspiring Journey of Melissa Stockwell
From the ashes of a battlefield explosion to the pinnacle of Paralympic glory, Melissa Stockwell’s story is filled with courage and determination. Her journey began on the battlefield in Iraq, where a roadside bomb caused her to lose her left leg. This significant event started a new chapter in her life, where Melissa would push…
Meet Chris Ruckel: Product Sales Specialist, Mid-South
We are happy to introduce Chris Ruckel, Fillauer’s new Product Sales Specialist. He joins us after spending 16 years in medical device sales. Covering the Mid-South region of the US, he enjoys seeing patients thrive while using Fillauer products. Chris graduated from University of California in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology.…
Meet Amy Ginsburg: Fillauer’s New Clinical Educator
We are excited to welcome Amy Ginsburg to our US education team! Amy brings a wealth of experience in biology, education, and prosthetics. Amy graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Secondary Education from the University of St. Thomas. Following college, she taught freshman biology then worked as an outdoor educator on Catalina Island…
Meet Kenth Lund: Fillauer Europe’s New Lower Extremity Specialist
Fillauer is proud to sponsor and support the innovative work of Mission Gait through the Solomon Islands Prosthetic Project, part of Mission Gait’s international division, Walking Free. This groundbreaking initiative has introduced a state-of-the-art prosthetic and orthotic lab to the Solomon Islands, transforming lives and enabling greater independence for those with mobility challenges. We are…
Fillauer Celebrates 10 Years of Glädjeruset (Happy Race)
Fillauer proudly celebrated the 10th anniversary of Glädjeruset on August 24th, marking our third year as sponsors of this incredible event. Glädjeruset, held in Täby, Sweden, stands as a testament to inclusivity, joy, and the pursuit of an active lifestyle. At Fillauer, we’re dedicated to helping individuals achieve their best functional outcomes through our advanced…
Meet Our Experts at AOPA 2024!
Friday | 9:00 – 10:30 am Jodie O’Connell Ponkos TASKA User, Patient Participant in Fillauer’s Workshop – Innovations in Upper Limb Prosthetics -Reach Beyond the Boundaries Jodie is a Certified Occupational Therapist, and right-hand amputee for over 20 years. She has experience with both the TASKA HandGen2 and the TASKA CX Hand. Stop by Fillauer’s…
The Solomon Islands Prosthetic Project
Fillauer is proud to sponsor and support the innovative work of Mission Gait through the Solomon Islands Prosthetic Project, part of Mission Gait’s international division, Walking Free. This groundbreaking initiative has introduced a state-of-the-art prosthetic and orthotic lab to the Solomon Islands, transforming lives and enabling greater independence for those with mobility challenges. Empowering Through…
Fillauer launches Learning Management System
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Fillauer Learning Center, your new go-to platform for professional growth and engagement. Designed with O&P and Allied Health professionals in mind, the Fillauer Learning Center offers a comprehensive collection of resources to enhance your skills and streamline your workflow This innovative online platform provides access to…
Discover Fillauer Café at OTWorld
Step into the world of innovation and inspiration at the Fillauer Café, located in hall 5 booth D14. This unique space celebrates Hanger’s acquisition of Fillauer and showcases the expertise of our end users, product developers, and educators. Join us for a special series of engaging sessions featuring inspirational and educational talks, free signature smoothies, snacks,…
Myoelectric University (MyoU): An Invaluable Training Resource for Upper Limb Clinicians
As a new group of O&P attendees filled the classroom at Fillauer Motion Control in Salt Lake City there was an air of curiosity and excitement The Spring 2024 Myoelectric University session, or MyoU for short, was about to start. The course consists of three and a half days of intensive training in myoelectric upper…
Fillauer Allstars Shine at 2024 Americas Paratriathlon Championships
Fillauer Allstars Kendra Herber, Kyle Stepp, and David Whelan delivered standout performances at the 2024 Americas Paratriathlon Championships in Miami. Kendra and Kyle both clinched impressive third-place finishes, while David secured a strong fourth place. We are immensely proud of our Allstars’ achievements, resilience, and character. It’s also thrilling to see our Obsidian running blade…
Hanger Completes Acquisition of Fillauer
As we first announced last month, today we have officially transitioned and become part of the Hanger family. Going forward, we will be part of Hanger’s Products & Services business segment, and will maintain our brand, leadership, and team, led by Michael Fillauer. “For more than a century, Fillauer has been the global leader in…
Living Life Unlimited
People talk about ‘the little things in life’ a lot. But many won’t have the context to appreciate what a big deal these little things are unless they spend fifteen minutes having a chat with Korrin Barrett. “Just being able to hold a knife. You can’t imagine what that meant.” Korrin said of a recent…
Fillauer Announces Acquisition by Hanger
We at Fillauer are thrilled to announce we have entered into an agreement to be acquired by Hanger, Inc., a leading provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) patient care services and solutions. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 of 2024. As a family-owned company with a strong legacy of more than 100 years,…
Fillauer’s Mission to Empower and Educate in Ukraine
Embarking on a Mission of Hope and Empowerment As a family-owned business deeply rooted in the field of prosthetics, Fillauer is led by a lineage of expert prosthetists. We recently embarked on a mission that transcends business – it is a journey of hope, connection, and empowerment. Our destination was the city of Lviv, Ukraine,…
From the Ice Rink to Patient Advocacy, Kevin Herbert Makes an Inspiring Difference.
Our Fillauer spotlight this month is on Kevin Herbert, a father, patient advocate, and ambassador for disability awareness with a passion for hockey. As he works out in the gym or slides across the ice in his Team USA jersey taking shots at the net it’s hard to tell he is missing part of his arm. You can see that he’s enjoying the sport; for…
Amputee Blade Runners (ABR)
Amputee Blade Runners (ABR) is dedicated to helping lower-limb different athletes of all ages reimagine what is possible in sports and in life. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, ABR provides free custom running and sports prosthetics to lower-limb amputees seeking to regain an active lifestyle. Active amputees are a small minority of the overall amputee community…
Changing Lives, One Mile at a Time
Known as “The Mother of all Relays,” Hood to Coast is the most popular and largest running and walking relay in the world. Since its start in 1982, the race has drawn participants from over 40 counties and all 50 states to form an 8–12-member relay team and run/walk 196 miles from the iconic top…