Practitioners

Our P&O Practitioner has over 30 years of experience in the field and has worked with diverse patient populations. She is one of the most highly-qualified P&O professionals in all of Central Massachusetts, as evidenced by her experience, education, and ABC Certifications, and is capable of devising novel solutions as needed to assure your prosthetic and/or orthotic needs are met.

Karen M. Lynch, CPO, CFm

Ms. Lynch is the Chief Orthotic/Prosthetic Practitioner and President of Sunrise Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. She attended the University of Massachusetts on a full academic scholarship and obtained her bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1989. After graduation, she worked as an Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician at Pioneer Valley Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc., where she learned to fabricate a variety of orthotic and prosthetic devices from start to finish. She attended the Newington Orthotics and Prosthetics Practitioner Certification Programs and graduated Valedictorian of her class.

Ms. Lynch received her Certification in Orthotics from The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) in 1996 and became a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist in 2001. She has attended many post-certification workshops and seminars and has the necessary training and credentials to provide many high-tech prosthetic and orthotic devices, including all the latest microprocessor-controlled and myoelectric prostheses and the WalkAide functional electrical stimulation orthotic device.

Ms. Lynch is also a Past President of the New England Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, an organization devoted to the continuing education of O&P practitioners and technicians.

In her spare time, Karen enjoys yoga, travel, camping, playing guitar and bass, and spending time with her family.

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Certifications & Specialized Training

  • Charleston Bending Brace Certification
  • Providence Scoliosis Orthosis Certification
  • E-Knee Electronic Microprocessor Stance-Control Orthosis Certification
  • Horton Mechanical Stance-Control Orthosis Certification
  • Sigvaris Compression Hose Course
  • Camp Mastectomy Fitters Course
  • Utah Arm Myoelectric Prosthesis Certification
  • Liberating Technologies Myoelectric Boston Arm Certification
  • MyoBock Myoelectric Prosthesis Certification
  • I-Limb Certification
  • C-Leg, Genium, & X3 Certification
  • WalkAide Certification

We Look Forward to Working With You!

Main Office

10 Harvard Street
Worcester, MA 01609                                   
Tel: (508) 753-4738
Fax: (508) 797-4390

Branch Offices:

220 Russell St, Suite 200A                   
Hadley, MA 01035                                         
Tel: (413) 468-0723 

2 South Main St.
Milford, MA 01757                                         
Tel: (508) 473-9943