“Our mission is to help youths find the right prosthetic that fits both their lifestyle and daily routine, by sharing our experiences, resources and support.”  

Javier Zambrano, Founder

At the age of seventeen, Javier Zambrano was much like any other teenager focused on completing his baccalaureate education, enjoying time with friends and playing sports. One of Javier’s favorite pastimes included playing tennis; a sport he enjoyed from a very young age.  

In April of 1993, Javier was involved in an accident that resulted in the amputation of his right foot. The period after the unfortunate incident and subsequent surgery were extremely trying times for both Javier and his family. In September of the same year, he received his first prosthetic at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. The prosthetic opened up an array of possibilities that allowed him to almost fully return to his rhythm of life prior to the accident. However, the side effects of his prosthetic required him to use a cane and a very specific type of shoe. It also resulted in severe pain and discomfort that limited his physical ability.

After several visits with the surgeon, Javier began to seriously consider further amputating his leg in the hopes of finding a better fit for his prosthetic.  By a chance of fate, Javier met Mr. Eugenio R. Silva, an American Board Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist. Mr. Silva insisted that the answer did not lay in expanding upon the amputation but rather finding the right prosthetic technology that would fit the amputee’s needs. Thanks to Mr. Silva’s assistance Javier routinely plays tennis and incorporates CrossFit into his physical activities.

Eugenio R. Silva, CPO

Mr. Silva has a long and established track record within the prosthetics and orthotics field. He obtained his degree from Florida International University in 1993 and went on to become one of the first physicians to obtain licensure in Prosthetic and Orthotics field from the State of Florida in 1998.  Mr. Silva is an American Board Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist.

Mr. Silva’s passion for helping others began long before his medical formation. Once he completed his education he went on to become a resident with one of the nation’s largest prosthetics and orthotics establishments. During this time, the majority of his patients formed part of the pediatric and geriatric populations. Mr. Silva went on to design, develop, and manage the Orthotic and Prosthetic Facility of the West Palm Beach V.A. Hospital.

 His diverse experience in assisting children, adolescents, the elderly, and our nation’s veterans gave him the drive to develop his own practice.  Upon completing his tenure at the V.A. Mr. Silva established his practice in Miami, Florida in 1996. Since opening its doors, Advanced Motion Control has flourished into one of the regions top prosthetics and orthotics centers. Mr. Silva now treats patients ranging in age from toddlers to octogenarians as well as domestic and foreign patients.

Mr. Silva also recognizes the importance of staying current with the industry’s advances in care and technology. Mr. Silva continuously attends professional development programs in order to maintain the level of excellence that he and his center are recognized for.