Valves, Sockets, and Creating Consistency in Prosthetic Care With Matthew Doering

The Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast

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Matt Doering shares how Cypress Adaptive came to fruition.
• Entering the prosthetic industry through an unexpected path from Coast Guard service to selling cars
• Building Cypress Adaptive with a focus on superior valve technology using spring and diaphragm systems that work even with debris present
• Designing components with replaceable parts that prioritize patient convenience over planned obsolescence
• Introducing the Symphony Aqua system that captures limb shape under weight-bearing conditions
• Creating a repeatable "recipe" for successful socket fabrication that bridges the experience gap between senior and junior practitioners
• Addressing industry challenges of consistency and knowledge transfer as new master's-level practitioners enter the field
• Enabling practice owners to maintain quality standards across all clinicians through systematized approaches
• Fostering collaboration between traditional fabrication methods and new technologies like 3D printing
• Emphasizing patient-centric care while maintaining business sustainability
To learn more about Cypress Adaptive's products and the Symphony Aqua system, visit cypressadaptive.com or reach out directly through their website.

Special thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Season 11 (00:00:00)

2. Meet Matt Doering from Cypress Adaptive (00:00:25)

3. Matt's Unique Entry into Prosthetics (00:01:50)

4. Building Cypress Adaptive and Industry Experience (00:05:46)

5. The Symphony Aqua System Explained (00:13:40)

6. Benefits of Weight-Bearing Socket Casting (00:22:30)

7. Consistency and Scalability in Practice (00:44:30)

8. Closing Thoughts and Company Information (00:56:04)