Cilnical Prosthetist
Kierra Falbo, PhD, MPO, CPO
Kierra Falbo, PhD, MPO, CPO
Kierra is a clinician and a researcher who strives to bridge the gap between research and practice, ensuring that scientific advancements are accessible and translated to clinical care.
As a clinical prosthetist with Humotech, Kierra works with patients and their providers to trial different prosthetic foot options and aid in clinical decision making. As a postdoctoral researcher with the University of Pittsburgh, Kierra’s work focuses on phantom limb pain, amputation, and rehabilitation. She aims to conduct patient-centered research with the goal of improving engagement and quality of life for individuals with disability.
Kierra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics from Northwestern University, and a PhD in Rehabilitation Science with the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis VA.
"There is an art to science, and science in art; the two are not enemies, but different aspects of the whole.”