Dr. Wurdeman is the Chief Clinical Officer with the Hanger Institute and Hanger Clinic. He entered the field of O&P as a technician before transitioning to working as an orthotist/prosthetist and finally into his role as a principal investigator. He has co-authored more than 60 peer-reviewed manuscripts, published three book chapters, and presented more than 100 conference abstracts within the field of orthotic and prosthetic rehabilitation.
He is a Fellow with Distinction of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), and was recognized in 2020 with their Research Award. He has previously served on the Academy’s Board of Directors and is a co-founder of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research. He currently serves as the Research Director for the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA).
Shane has been supported by private grants as well as government grants from the National Institutes of Health and Department of Defense. In addition to his research work, he continues to see patients.
Education
- PhD in Biomechanics
- Master of Science in Health Care Transformation
- Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Bachelor of Science in Physics