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ESPN Features St. Petersburg Limb & Brace Patient, Boston Bill.



History

Quality prosthetic and orthotic care is the foundation upon which St. Petersburg Limb and Brace was built. Our facility provides the full range of prosthetic and orthotic services to patients in Pinellas County, Florida.

St. Petersburg Limb & Brace is accredited by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, fostering, stimulating and maintaining the highest standard of technical competence and ethical practices. All of our practitioners are licensed by the State of Florida and are Board Certified.

We have served Pinellas County for over 20 years and strive to bring our clients the highest level of service possible by combining the latest innovations with years of practical experience.


Staff

Michael R. Rieth, L.P.O. Michael R. Rieth, L.P.O.
Leading our team is Michael Rieth, Board Certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC). Michael graduated from Florida State University and continued his studies in Orthotics and Prosthetics at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.

He fulfilled his two-year residency training in Miami, Florida; Augusta, Georgia; and Columbia, South Carolina. Michael has been in private practice in St. Petersburg since 1987.

  • American Board Certified #1021
  • Florida State License #POR 22
  • American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
  • Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists
  • Florida Chapter, American Academy of Orthothists and Prosthetists
  • Board Member, National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics
  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists


Sean P. Fitzgibbon Sean P. Fitzgibbon
Licensed Orthotic Fitter

Sean has always had a desire to help the disabled community. An amputee since the age of three, he has an invaluable exposure to the world of prosthetics as a patient himself. Sean’s care and compassion toward his patients has driven him to excel in his chosen profession. Sean travels throughout Pinellas County speaking to children with disabilities, other allied health care professionals and physicians. Sean holds four 1st place National Surfing Titles and four 1st Place East Coast Surfing Championships. He also is a certified kayak instructor and guide. These feats prove that Sean treats his disability as a blessing rather than an obstacle.

  • Registered Fitter, American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics
  • Certified Orthotic Fitter, Surgical Appliance Industries, Inc. #3370
  • Florida State License #ORF 126


 

Despite having his leg amputed at 3, Sean Fitzbiggon thrives on the water
Ellen McNamara, ABC Action News

Boston Bill Foundation created after a local man lost leg helping others to keep moving
Ellen McNamara, ABC Action News

ESPN Features St. Petersburg Limb & Brace Patient
Ben Hobbs, ESPN

Prosthetic leg will let Pier businessman return to fossil hunting
Luis Perez, Times Staff Writer

Archaeologist to get back to digging with help of local icon
Bay News 9

Need a new leg?
Better check your health insurance

WTSP.com

Medicare Fraud Letter-to-the-Editor
Michael R. Rieth

Letter to the Editor
Michael R. Rieth

Boston Bill, running strong
WTVT FOX 13 Tampa, FL

Paying For Prosthetic Devices
The Wall Street Journal

10 Connects Hero: One-legged man gives others a kick
10 Connects

Friends For Life
People Magazine

Device helps woman walk
Kathryn Bursch - WTSP Channel 10

Change in insurance helps St. Petersburg employee get prosthesis
By Jackie Alexander

A crusty man becomes perfect mentor for boy dealing with amputation
By Jeff Klinkenberg

A chance encounter - two amputees helping each other
Video Story

Prosthetic leg lets
injured cyclist ride again

By Jeff Klinkenberg

Heather Mills McCartney

The Ripple Effect by Andrew Kelly

Announcements & Awards

Celebrating 20 years of business in 2007
Now C-leg Certified