What Handspring does

Handspring is a specialized prosthetic rehabilitation provider that designs, fabricates, and fits custom upper-limb, lower-limb, and partial-hand prostheses for patients with amputations or congenital limb differences, ranging from partial finger loss to bilateral shoulder-level and quadri-membral cases. Founded in 2012 by Tom Passero, CP(E), in Middletown, NY, the company operates as a specialized division of parent entity Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates, Inc. (POA) and runs 8 clinical locations across the Northeastern US (Middletown HQ, a site within NYU Langone's Center for Amputation Reconstruction, Albany via partnership with Capital Orthotic Prosthetic Associates, Kingston, Poughkeepsie) and Mountain West (Salt Lake City regional HQ, Denver, Milford PA). Handspring differentiates through a clinically specialized team (prosthetists, occupational therapists, fabrication specialists, insurance experts) and its proprietary Excelerated Care Program that compresses the typical multi-week fitting process into a one-week intensive regimen for out-of-state patients.

Core technology centers on CAD/CAM design, 3D scanning, digital design, and in-house 3D printing, supported by 10+ years of CAD workflow maturity. The company integrates component technologies from multiple manufacturers (myoelectric systems such as i-Limb Quantum, Michelangelo, and Taska; body-powered devices; activity-specific prostheses; partial-hand solutions from Point Designs, Naked Prosthetics, and i-Digits Quantum) and pairs device delivery with on-site occupational and physical therapy training. Dr. Debra Latour (Occupational Therapist and Associate Professor at Western New England University) holds three patents related to prosthetic technologies and is integrated into the care process.

Handspring's revenue model combines hardware sales of prosthetic devices, professional clinical services (evaluation, fitting, rehabilitation), and managed insurance/billing services — with most services reimbursed through Medicare, Medicaid, Workers' Compensation, Veterans Administration, and private insurance plans. Go-to-market is primarily enterprise field sales through physical clinic locations, complemented by event-driven outreach (AOPA National Assembly, Bionic Reconstruction Conference), social media (Instagram, Facebook), patient success-story content marketing (Handspring Heroes), hospital referrals, and legislative advocacy (SoEveryBODY CanMove). The company serves four primary segments: individuals with upper-limb amputation/difference (primary), lower-limb, partial-hand, and pediatric patients, with no external institutional capital and full founder-family control via the POA parent entity.

Name

Handspring

Legal name

Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates, Inc.

Website

https://myhandspring.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Handspring is a specialized US prosthetic rehabilitation provider designing and fitting custom upper-limb, lower-limb, and partial-hand prostheses across 8 clinics in the Northeast and Mountain West, serving amputee patients and leveraging in-house CAD/3D printing plus a proprietary one-week Excelerated Care Program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prosthetic Rehabilitation Services

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prosthetics/Orthotics Rehab & Amputee Rehabilitation (HSADAIAN), Hand & Upper Extremity (HLAKALAF)

Keywords

• Upper limb prosthetics
• Lower limb prosthetics
• Partial hand prosthetics
• Prosthetic rehabilitation
• Custom prosthetic devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Middletown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Prosthetic Device Sales: Handspring provides custom upper limb, lower limb, and partial hand prosthetic solutions. Prosthetic devices and related components are provided to patients, with most services covered by insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, Workers' Compensation, and private insurance plans.
2. Clinical Services: Clinical services including patient evaluation, custom prosthetic fitting, rehabilitation programs, and ongoing patient care. The company employs prosthetists, therapists, fabrication specialists, and insurance experts.
3. Insurance and Billing Services: Administrative services facilitating insurance authorizations and reimbursement, with dedicated billing specialists helping patients navigate coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Handspring provides custom upper limb, lower limb, and partial hand prosthetic solutions along with prosthetic rehabilitation services. Care is delivered by specialized prosthetists, occupational and physical therapists, and fabrication specialists using CAD/CAM design, 3D scanning, and in-house 3D printing. The company serves patients with amputation levels ranging from partial finger loss to shoulder disarticulation, as well as multi-membral and quadri-membral cases.

Product overview

Handspring is a prosthetics provider specializing in upper and lower limb prosthetic rehabilitation. The company's product portfolio centers on three core prosthetic categories: Upper Limb Prosthetics (including myoelectric, body-powered, and activity-specific prostheses), Lower Limb Prosthetics, and Partial Hand Prosthetics. These are supported by rehabilitation services (Upper and Lower Limb Rehabilitation) and enabled by Advanced Design capabilities utilizing 3D scanning and printing technology. The Excelerated Care Program provides an accelerated fitting protocol for out-of-town patients. Handspring's approach combines clinical expertise with advanced manufacturing to deliver personalized prosthetic solutions for patients ranging from partial finger to full limb amputations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Upper Limb Prosthetics Custom upper limb prosthetic solutions including myoelectric, body-powered, and activity-specific prostheses for patients with arm amputations from partial hand to shoulder level. For individual patients with upper limb amputation or limb difference.
• Lower Limb Prosthetics Custom lower limb prosthetic solutions for patients with leg or foot amputations, including advanced ankle and knee joint components. For individual patients with lower limb amputation or limb difference.
• Partial Hand Prosthetics Specialized prosthetic solutions for patients with partial hand or finger amputations, utilizing advanced component manufacturers including Point Designs, Naked Prosthetics, and i-Digits Quantum systems. For individual patients with partial hand or finger loss.
• Upper Limb Rehabilitation Occupational therapy and rehabilitation services specifically designed for upper limb prosthetic users to achieve proficiency with their devices. For patients fitted with upper limb prostheses at Handspring.
• Lower Limb Rehabilitation Physical therapy and rehabilitation services for lower limb prosthetic users to support mobility and functional goals. For patients fitted with lower limb prostheses at Handspring.
• Advanced Design (3D Scanning & Printing) In-house 3D scanning, digital design, and additive manufacturing capabilities that enable rapid prototyping and custom prosthetic fabrication with reduced turnaround times. For Handspring prosthetic patients across upper and lower limb cases.
• Excelerated Care Program An accelerated fitting protocol designed for out-of-town patients that condenses the prosthetic fitting process into a one-week timeframe with multiple daily sessions, including occupational therapy training. For patients traveling from outside the local clinic region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prosthesis delivery in 3-6 weeks on average
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Center for Amputation Reconstruction (CAR) at NYU Langone HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandspring is an integral part of a premier multi-disciplinary team including surgeons (Drs. Jacques Hacquebord and Omri Ayalon), prosthetists, and therapists under the umbrella of CAR at NYU Langone. They evaluate and treat persons with all manner of upper limb differences in various accessible locations in and around NYC.
• Capital Orthotic Prosthetic AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandspring has a close association with Rich Burke, Owner and Prosthetist at Capital Orthotic Prosthetic Associates, to bring quality upper limb prosthetic treatment to the Capital District of New York. Rich Burke's team brings expertise in lower limb prosthetic care, and Handspring collaborates to bring upper limb expertise.
• Therapy ConnectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPoughkeepsie clinic located within Mid Hudson Regional Hospital with collaboration with Therapy Connection across the hall for physical therapy services.
• Blythedale Children's HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative pediatric prosthetic care with Blythedale Children's Hospital for specialized pediatric patient needs.
• Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates (POA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOA is the sister company of Handspring, operating from the same Middletown, NY location. POA provides orthotic care and additional prosthetic services, allowing comprehensive O&P care from one location.
• Dr. Debra Latour / Single-Handed Solutions, LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDr. Debra Latour ensures success of Handspring clients through guidance in application of prosthetic technologies. She is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Western New England University and owner of Single-Handed Solutions, LLC. She has three patents for prosthetic technologies.
• SoEveryBODY CanMoveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots movement advocating for state legislation to ensure access for orthotic and prosthetic services. Goal of coverage in 28 states by 2028 LA Paralympics. Dr. Debra Latour advocates for this movement in Massachusetts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hanger Clinic (Hanger, Inc.): Largest US orthotic and prosthetic care provider with 700+ patient care locations offering upper limb, lower limb, and partial hand prosthetic services directly overlapping Handspring's core offering across the same payor mix.
• Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics: Multi-location US provider of prosthetic and orthotic care with a similar clinical model - in-house fabrication, certified practitioners, and multi-state clinic footprint serving upper and lower extremity patients.
• Fillauer Companies: Tennessee-based manufacturer and clinical provider of prosthetic and orthotic devices, including upper extremity components used by Handspring; competes in the same clinician and patient channels.
• Advanced Arm Dynamics: Specialty upper-extremity prosthetic rehabilitation center with multiple US clinic locations and dedicated occupational therapy programming - the closest direct competitor in Handspring's chosen niche.

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetics manufacturing and patient care; owns Touch Bionics (multi-articulating hand) - a brand named in Handspring leadership's prior experience - and competes head-on in myoelectric, body-powered, and partial hand componentry.

Emerging players

• Point Designs: Salt Lake City-based specialist manufacturer of partial hand and finger prosthetic components - directly named as a Handspring supplier and serving the same partial hand amputee segment.
• Naked Prosthetics: Manufacturer of custom mechanical fingers for partial hand amputees - directly listed by Handspring as a component partner for the same niche patient population.

Others

• Touch Bionics (Ottobock): Creator of the i-limb multi-articulating hand (a Handspring-prescribed device); now an Ottobock brand and the upstream technology supplier whose products Handspring clinicians fit and program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/myhandspring
• Instagraminstagram.com/handspringprosthetics
• Xx.com/myhandspring

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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