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Employee Spotlight: Kevin Gehsmann ⚡️

Swipe to learn more about our PROTECT3D co-founder and CEO.

"Throughout my life I’ve had great teammates and coaches who pushed me to be the best version of myself... We have the same thing at PROTECT3D, where everybody is working towards the same goal and driven by the 'WHY', helping people achieve the best versions of themselves." - Kevin Gehsmann, CEO

Building a company, or a championship team, takes relentless hard work, long-term consistency, and a shared mission. Seven years into PROTECT3D, Kevin and our team are more motivated than ever.

Whether we’re designing custom 3D-printed protection or bracing for elite athletes, warfighters, or grandparents regaining their mobility, our team shows up every day to help people Move Without Limits.

Say goodbye to heavy, uncomfortable bracing that holds you back. The PROTECT3D AFO is lightweight, dynamic, and is designed to bend and spring back providing energy return to help maintain your natural gait.

By supporting natural biomechanics, the PROTECT3D AFO helps prevent muscle atrophy and significantly boosts daily compliance, so patients actually wear their brace. Custom 3D-printed protection engineered for those managing:
- Ankle/Hindfoot Arthritis
- PTTD (Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction)
- Chronic Ankle Instability
- Foot Drop

Restore motion. Reclaim comfort. Move Without Limits.

⭐ TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY ⭐

Meet PROTECT3D Patient, Kevin D.

After surviving a near-fatal car crash in November 2023, Kevin underwent a total replacement of his right talus bone with a cobalt-chrome implant. While the surgery was a success, standard daily life became a battle against pain, instability, and an altered gait.

Before using the PROTECT3D AFO, Kevin avoided household projects and daily physical activities because he knew he would pay for it with days of recovery.

As Kevin put it best, he cannot overstate the difference this device has made in his daily life: his PROTECT3D AFO brought back 10,000-step Saturdays, date nights, and a life without limits.

Yesterday in Chapel Hill was one for the books! PROTECT3D had an amazing time at the NCMBC Medical Biomedical Biodefense (MBB) Symposium.

From our roots in Duke University engineering and elite sports to scaling point-of-care 3D custom bracing across the defense landscape, yesterday was a great opportunity to share our journey and connect with leaders dedicated to warfighter health and readiness.

⭐ TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY ⭐

Meet PROTECT3D Patient, Chris L.

After three surgeries in five years, including a spinal fusion for genetic spinal stenosis, Chris was left with severe pain, foot drop, and leg coordination challenges that made walking, pivoting, and getting up safely a daily struggle.
He needed a solution that brought real stability without the bulk.

That’s where the custom-printed PROTECT3D AFO comes in. Designed from a quick 3D scan, our low-profile, lightweight brace fits seamlessly inside standard footwear so patients can move with confidence, and often forget it’s even on.

Swipe ➡️ to see how Chris’s custom AFO fits discreetly under his pants and right into his everyday shoes!

Support shouldn’t hold you back—it should propel you forward.

For anyone experiencing foot drop, traditional AFOs can often feel bulky, heavy, and restrictive. We’re changing that narrative.

The custom-fit PROTECT3D AFO delivers necessary dorsiflexion support while staying lightweight and low-profile. Designed using a quick 3D scan, it fits seamlessly into your regular shoes. Plus, its energy-returning properties assists with forward motion, helping you maintain a natural gait so you can move with comfort and confidence.

Ankle arthritis shouldn't force you to sacrifice your movement for pain relief. Traditional rigid braces lock down the entire joint, limiting your natural stride and leading to muscle atrophy.

The PROTECT3D AFO takes a different approach. Custom 3D-printed to your exact anatomy, the dynamic AFO stabilizes the ankle complex while actively bending and springing back with every step. This energy-returning design unloads the joint, helping you walk longer with less pain so you can get back to the daily activities you love.

Talk to your foot and ankle specialist to see how personalized 3D technology can help you preserve mobility.

Dealing with Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) means choosing between bulky, restrictive braces or off-the-shelf options that fail to halt progressive arch collapse.

The PROTECT3D AFO changes everything through our scan-to-print process. Our semi-weight-bearing 3D scan captures your foot's exact anatomy in seconds to deliver targeted arch restoration before it collapses.

The ultra lightweight and high-strength 3D printed AFO fits comfortably in standard shoes while offering dynamic energy return to eliminate foot & ankle fatigue so you can Move Without Limits.

Stop settling for heavy, one-size-fits-none braces that fail to hold up your arch. Ask your doctor about getting fitted with a custom PROTECT3D AFO, or tap the link in our bio to learn more!

Tired of bulky, uncomfortable braces stopping you from living your life?

The PROTECT3D AFO delivers custom, 3D-printed, dynamic support engineered specifically to your anatomy: giving you the perfect blend of stability and mobility, without forcing you to size up in shoes.

If you or a loved one is struggling with:
- Foot Drop
- Ankle or Hindfoot Arthritis
- PTTD (Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction)
- Chronic Ankle Instability
..this lightweight, low-profile brace is built to help you regain your balance, reduce pain, and get back to the daily activities you love doing.

Be sure to keep an eye on our socials this week as we dive deeper into the clinical indications the PROTECT3D AFO works best for! 👀