Sean McKale, C.O.

Sean McKale's career began as an athletic trainer. Sean helped athletes 'get back on the field and get back in the game'. Later, as an Orthotist, he found he could make a bigger impact to these athletes on a daily basis. "I enjoy being able to help impact people's lives doing something I love. If it means a better quality of life or returning to what they love doing, then I've had an amazing day." Sean's real passion has become helping patients through neuromuscular advances and pediatrics. "Treating patients as individuals and seeking an improved outcome is always my goal."

Certifications and Unique Training;
2003 Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
2004 ABC Certified Orthotist (CO)
2006 RGO training completed with Filauer corp.
2007 Neuroprosthetics training with Bioflex Inc.
2007 attended DAFO training course
2008 Sensorwalk Microprocessor trained with Ottobock Healthcare
2008 Saebo trained Orthotist
2008 attended Sure Step training course
2009 Omega Scanner trained
Speaking engagements;
2007 Mackinac Island, MI Society of Neurological Nurses – Orthotic Spinal management pre and post-operatively.
2008 Detroit, MI Wayne State University, Family and physician conference on care of patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth – Orthotic Management of patients with CMT.
2008 Chicago, IL AOPA, - Unique Case presentation; Application of an Ischial Weight Bearing Stance control KAFO on a patient with Neurofibromatosis.
2009 Palo Alto, CA – Physician and patient conference of treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth.

Sean has spoken at multiple CMT support groups around the country (Denver, Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Atlanta) as a ‘clinical expert’ supported by the Charcot-Marie-Tooth association.