A Legacy of Movement, Powered by Innovation
In a modest Cleveland workshop in 1948, Paul Leimkuehler began building more than prosthetic limbs—he was building a future. After losing his leg in World War II, Paul returned home with a mission: to help others regain their mobility and dignity. That mission became Leimkuehler, Inc., a family-run prosthetics and orthotics company that has quietly transformed thousands of lives over three generations.
Today, the company is led by Paul’s grandsons, Greg and Jim, who have infused the business with a new kind of energy—one that blends deep compassion with cutting-edge technology.
The Driving Force: Restoring Possibility
At its core, Leimkuehler is driven by a simple but powerful belief: mobility is freedom. Every device they create—whether it’s a prosthetic limb, a spinal brace, or a baby’s cranial helmet—is designed to restore that freedom. The team doesn’t just build tools; they build confidence, independence, and hope.
What sets them apart is their ability to merge tradition with innovation. While the company’s roots are grounded in hands-on craftsmanship, its future is being shaped by 3D printing, digital modeling, and advanced materials that make devices lighter, stronger, and more personalized than ever before.
Why Leimkuehler is Top Rated
For many clients, Leimkuehler offers something rare: a place where high-tech solutions meet human understanding. Their 3D printed foot orthotics, for example, are custom-designed to relieve pain from conditions like plantar fasciitis and flat feet. These aren’t generic inserts—they’re precision-engineered supports that improve comfort and performance in everyday life.
Parents of infants with head shape concerns find reassurance in Leimkuehler’s cranial remolding helmets, which are not only medically effective but also thoughtfully designed for comfort and aesthetics. These helmets, made with breathable materials and 3D printed for exact fit, are helping babies grow into healthier futures—one gentle correction at a time.
The Challenge: Time vs. Innovation
As the company grows, so does the complexity of its work. Balancing patient care with research, fabrication, and administrative demands is a constant challenge. The team is always racing the clock—trying to stay ahead of technological trends while giving each patient the time and attention they deserve.
For years, the company’s QuickBooks was managed impeccably by their mother Rosie. With no one else in the family to take care of the financial details and to allow Greg and Jim to stay focused on what matters most: their patients and their craft; BudgetEase was hired. Those were big shoes to fill, but BudgetEase is working hard to continue her tradition of delivering accurate, impactful financial information. It’s a strategic decision that frees up time, reduces stress, and ensures the business runs as smoothly as the devices they create.
A Future in Motion
Leimkuehler, Inc. is more than a prosthetics company. It’s a living legacy—a family’s commitment to innovation, care, and community. From the first limb Paul built in the 1940s to the 3D printed orthotics being fitted today, the mission remains the same: to help people move forward, one step at a time.
