Meet Our Practitioners
Daniel H. Bastian, CP
CP Owner / Progressive O&P, Inc.
Dan is Vice-President and co-founder of Progressive O&P, Inc., since its incorporation in 1999.
- American Board Certified Prosthetist since 1996
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Marist College in 1987
- Member of the Amputee Coalition of America
- Member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Member of National Amputee Golf Association (life member)
- Member of the Disabled Sports Association
- Dan is our Upper-Extremity prosthetics specialist; he is certified in all aspects of myoelectric prostheses, including MyoBock™, SensorHand™, Dynamic Arm™, I-Limb™, and Utah Arm™
- Certified to fit C-Leg™ and Rheo™ microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee technology
- Certified to fit Harmony™ and LimbLogic™ elevated vacuum prosthetic socket systems
- Certified to fit Proprio™ microprocessor-controlled foot technology
Dan is an above-knee amputee since 1989 and became a prosthetist in 1993. Please click on our “Meet An Amputee” section to learn how Dan’s experience as an amputee helps Progressive O&P to better serve our patients.
Sal Martella, CPO
CPO Owner / Progressive O&P, Inc.
Sal is President and co-founder of Progressive O&P, Inc. since its incorporation in 1999.
- American Board Certified Prosthetist since 1995
- American Board Certified Orthotist since 1996
- Bachelor of Science degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics from Florida International University in 1993
- Member of the Amputee Coalition of America
- Member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Expert in Spinal Orthotics for management of Scoliosis and other spinal pathologies
- Certified to fit C-Leg™ and Rheo™ microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee technology
- Certified to fit Harmony™ and LimbLogic™ elevated vacuum prosthetic socket systems
- Certified to fit Proprio™ microprocessor-controlled foot technology
- Certified in all aspects of myoelectric prostheses, including Dynamic Arm™, I-Limb™, and Utah Arm™
Sal was a competitive bodybuilder for many years; his thoroughly detailed knowledge of the musculoskeletal system enables Sal to make difficult clinical decisions and expert diagnoses. Sal is the senior practitioner here at Progressive O&P and his dedication to his patients is unparalleled.
William Lifford, CP
- American Board Certified Prosthetist since 1999.
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Prosthetics from University of Connecticut’s Newington Children’s Hospital.
- Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers College, Rutgers University in 1992
- Member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Developed Progressive O&P’s Insurance Appeals Team, fighting for patients’ rights everyday
- Certified to fit C-Leg™ and Rheo™ microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee technology
- Certified to fit Harmony™ elevated vacuum prosthetic socket systems
- MyoBock™ myoelectric prosthesis certified
Bill is Progressive O&P’s Insurance Appeals specialist. To learn more about how the Insurance Appeals team can help you obtain the prosthetic/orthotic products or services you need, click here.
Abe Mathews, CPO
Abe is the newest addition to Progressive O&P's professional staff, joining us in March 2011.
- American Board Certified Prosthetist since 1998
- American Board Certified Orthotist since 1999
- Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from New York Institute of Technology in 1995
- Accepted to Drexel University's Master's Degree program in Biomedical Engineering before entering the Newington Certificate Program in Orthotics & Prosthetics in 1996
- Member of the Amputee Coalition of America
- Member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Expert in Spinal Orthotics for management of Scoliosis and other spinal pathologies
- Certified to fit GeniumT advanced microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee technology
- Certified to fit C-LegT and RheoT microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee technology
- Certified to fit HarmonyT and LimbLogicT elevated vacuum prosthetic socket systems
- Certified to fit ProprioT microprocessor-controlled foot technology
- Certified in all aspects of myoelectric prostheses, including Dynamic ArmT, MyoBockT, I-LimbT, and Utah ArmT
- Certified to fit the WalkAideT functional electronic stimulator for foot drop
- Certified in pediatric cranial remolding technology
Abe's background in engineering has helped shape his detailed problem-solving approach to patient care. His specialized knowledge in the application of forces to various joints and body segments enable Abe to see orthotic and prosthetic solutions to complex patient care problems. While he specializes in Pediatrics, Abe has worked with myriad types of prosthetic and orthotics patients, including those with Cerebal Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Early Intervention, Lower Extremtity Weaknesses, and other congential conditions, as well as sports medicine and rehabilitation patients.
