Practioners and Staff

KEN VYVLECKA, CO, C.Ped
President and Founder
Family Orthotics & Prosthetics Inc.

Credentials:
American Board for Certification,
Certified Orthotist, 2004
Board for Orthotic Certification,
BOCO, Orthotist, Certified, 1997.
Board for Certification in Pedorthics,
Certified Pedorthist, C.Ped., 1996.
Education:
BS Degree Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Electronics Management, 1989.

Experience:
Ken's career in orthotics and prosthetics began with a special emphasis in pediatric care at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. He took a position as clinical manager of NovaCare in Kearney, Nebraska before co-founding Family O&P and serving as its president.

Affiliations:
The International Association of Orthotist & Prosthetist
Pedorthic Footwear Association
American Academy of Orthotist and Prosthetist.
Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics

Special Certifications

Ischial Containment above Knee Socket designs
Myoelectric Otto Bock upper-extremity systems
Flex-Foot Systems
Iceross Liners
OSSUR Accredited Facility

Jeff Johnson, CP
Chief Prosthetist
Manager
Family O&P Lincoln

Credentials
American Board of Certification
Certified Prosthetist, 2006
Education
Bachelors of Science 2000
Midland Lutheran College
Fremont, NE

Prosthetic Practitioner Certificate
Century Community College
White Bear Lake, MN

Experience

Jeff began his prosthetic career as the Lead Technician for Lifestyles Inc in 2000. While managing an office for Rehab Designs of America in Joplin, Missouri he completed his prosthetic residency with them in 2003. Shortly thereafter, he returned to Nebraska as a Prosthetic Practitioner for Lifestyles and managed their Lincoln office. In 2006 Family Orthotics & Prosthetics welcomed as the Chief Prosthetist and Manager of our Lincoln office.

Special Certifications

Upper Extremity Prosthetics/ Myoelectrics (Motion Control Utah 3 Certified practitioner)
M.A.S. socket designs for Transfemoral and Transpelvectomy amputation
Microprocessor controlled knees (C-Leg Certified)
Harmony vacuum systems and total contact socket designs
STAR Band Cranial Remolding Orthosis

Brad Schepers