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Program ContentsMessage from the President 5

Don’t Miss These Events! 6

Program-at-a-Glance 10

Education Sessions 14

Wednesday Sessions 14

Thursday Sessions 14

Friday Sessions 19

Saturday Sessions 23

Technical Workshops 29

Specialty Tracks 34

Registration 35

Terms and Policies 35

Code of Conduct 36

Registration Form 37

Accommodations and Travel 38

Academy Partners Partners 39

Exhibitors 42

2019 Annual Meeting Clinical Content Committee

Mark Holowka, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP, Chair

Stefania Fatone, PhD,BPO(Hons)

Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD, MS, CP, FAAOP

Kinsey Herrin, MSPO, CPO

Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP

Sally DiBello, MSPO, CPO, LO

Eric Weber, CPO, LPO, FAAOP

Molly Maguire, Staff Liaison

Credit OpportunitiesTo maximize your credit dollars, quizzes will be offered as part of some education sessions. Completion of these quizzes allows you to determine the number of continuing education credits you earn—from a minimum of 37.5 for no quiz completion to 43.5 for total quiz completion.

(These numbers include three credit hours for Exhibit Hall attendance.)

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!To register online, visit

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This is the preliminary program for the 2019 Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium. Unforeseen scheduling changes are possible. The Annual Meeting is a forum

for the presentation and discussion of ideas. The views of speakers are not necessarily those of the Academy.

Designed for Assistance:Active dorsi-assist spring aiding in toe clearance during swing phase to help prevent toe stubbing and tripping

Increased ground contact for better balance: Articulating ankle with progressive ankle stop provides smooth dorsiflexiontransition for more comfort

Only K2 & K3 hydraulic ankles with independent above the foot shell DF/PF adjustability

Hydraulic Ankle for K2 AmbulatorsThe Kintrol Foot/Ankle combines cutting edge Kinterra™ hydraulic ankle technology with the highest quality, aerospace grade fiberglass foot designed to provide K2 ambulators the comfort and control they demand.

Kintrol provides:

• Adopted Kinterra hydraulic ankle technology for the K2 user• Full fiberglass keel for optimal flexibility and comfort• Ultimate customization for patient preference

K2

Flexibilityand Stability Find the perfect balance.

Freedom Innovations

Hydraulic Ankle Family

The Kinterra™ 2.0 Foot/Ankle System combines hydraulics and carbon fiber technology to provide low to moderate K3 ambulators an exceptionally normal walking gait– regardless of terrain or walking speed. This results in rock solid stability and the confidence for users to choose a new path.

K3

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learn more!

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Message from the President OFFICERSLeigh Davis, MSPO, CPO, FAAOPPresidentAtlanta, GA

Kate J. Allyn, CPO, FAAOP President-ElectSeattle, WA

Jared A. Howell, MS, CPO, FAAOP Vice PresidentHouston, TX

Sarah Thomas, CPO, FAAOPTreasurerMorrisville, VT

Alicia J. Davis, MPA, CPO, FAAOP(D) Immediate Past PresidentAnn Arbor, MI

Chellie Hollis BlondesExecutive DirectorBethesda, MD

DIRECTORSSusan Kapp, MEd, CPO, LPO, FAAOPSeattle, WA

Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD, CP, FAAOPHouston, TX

Gerald Stark Jr., PhD, MSEM, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)Signal Mountain, TN

Mark Holowka, MSPO, CPO, FAAOPAtlanta, GA

JoAnne L. Kanas, DPT, CPOTampa, FL

Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP Exton, PA

Dear Academy Members, Colleagues, and Friends,

In 2019, the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists will celebrate its 45th year of delivering the best in O&P education to practitioners, assistants, technicians, fitters, and others affiliated with the O&P profession. I am honored to present the Preliminary Program for the 45th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium.

There is much to be gained from attending a face-to-face meeting. With the realities of work and life pulling you in every direction, the Academy Annual Meeting offers you the opportunity to unplug from the constant flow of emails, phone calls, and people around you who “just need

one minute” of your time and immerse yourself in three days of top orthotic and prosthetic education. This is your time to focus on new trends in orthotic and prosthetic care and commit to advancing your skills and your career for the betterment of your patients and our profession.

This year’s program offers something for everyone. I’m especially looking forward to the Oxford-Style Scoliosis Debate, during which scoliosis specialists will engage with the audience and debate controversial aspects of scoliosis bracing. There will be hands-on sessions on prosthetic socket design and CAD/CAM AFOs that will be directly applicable to clinical care—even on your first day back in the office. If you’re ready to take the plunge into 3D printing or clinical outcome measures, there are sessions that will help you get started. New for this year, we are offering a wellness track because you can’t help others without first taking care of yourself.

The sessions are just the starting point. There’s more to be learned in the discussions after the presentations. I’ve found the presenters at the Academy Annual Meeting to be open to questions and conversations during scheduled Q&As and after the sessions are over. If asking a question in front of an audience isn’t your style, try joining us at one of the “Can We Talk?” sessions, where you can chat with specialists in an informal, small-group setting.

Then there are the networking opportunities with fellow members of the O&P profession. I’ve learned so much while talking with people in the hallways, in the Exhibit Hall, and during social events. There’s nothing quite like hearing someone’s firsthand experience. I always come home with some new techniques to try and a few new friends.

It’s really the people who keep me coming back to the Academy Annual Meeting. O&P is filled with kind, fun, and brilliant people. Through the Academy, I’ve gotten to know colleagues across the country, and I look forward to seeing these mentors and peers every year. As we listen to presentations and explore the Exhibit Hall together, I am challenged to keep advancing my practice. Every year, there are more people to meet as new students and residents join us. Seeing their excitement and thirst for knowledge inspires me to keep learning every day.

From my time as a student who was soaking it all in (and gathering free tape measures) to my time as the Academy president who has the honor of welcoming you at our Opening Session, in every season of my career I’ve gained something valuable from the Academy Annual Meeting. I hope you’ll join us in Orlando and help us celebrate the 45th year of the Academy Annual Meeting. I look forward to learning with you, reconnecting with you, and, together, advancing the field of orthotics and prosthetics.

My best,

Leigh Davis, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP President

Leigh DavisMSPO, CPO, FAAOP

2018-2019 President




Take advantage of these tailored networking events designed to help you connect with like-minded

professionals at every point in your career.

y Just Getting Started: Residency Networking Session (Thursday, March 7, 6:30 pm)

y Finding Your Niche: Scientific Societies Social (Thursday, March 7, 6:30 pm)

y Celebrating Professional Excellence: Women in O&P Reception (Friday, March 8, 6:45 pm)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

Hands-On Sessions8:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:00–5:00 pm

Hands-on sessions are a great way to learn. The 2019 Academy Annual Meeting features three hands-on sessions: two on socket design, and one on CAD/CAM and AFOs—all led by well-known experts in the profession.

y CAD/CAM for Lower Extremity: The Hands-on Truth!

This hands-on workshop will provide a realistic overview of utilizing CAD/CAM for lower-extremity orthotics. Combining brief lectures with rotating stations, you will have the opportunity to participate in scanning and basic modifications and learn what is required from a CAD/CAM perspective so you meet fabrication standards. You will learn the truth about

what it is like to utilize CAD/CAM technology for optimal outcomes.

yHands-On Casting Technique: Transfemoral Sockets

Accurate and consistent shape capture is one of the most significant challenges to achieving optimal socket fit and contours for patients with transfemoral amputations. This session will give attendees exposure to various transfemoral impression techniques and will include demonstrations and hands-on opportunities with model patients. Experienced clinicians who have honed their impression techniques will discuss and demonstrate their preferred shape-capture methods, including measurements, hand positions, and variations based on residual-limb length and other characteristics.

y Hands-On Casting Technique: Transtibial Sockets

Program will cover the development of concepts and theories of transtibial interface fitting such as: musculoskeletal contouring, hydrostatic loading, total surface bearing, negative pressure systems, dynamic casting, as well as the effect of liner construction and design. Techniques demonstrated will include traditional musculoskeletal contouring, dynamic vacuum, and pressurized chamber techniques as well as their derivations. Enjoy hands-on interaction with each technique and presenter. You are encouraged to share personal case studies.

Opening General Session5:10–6:45 pm

Embark on an exciting journey with colleagues from across the country during the 2019 Academy Annual Meeting Opening General Session. We are thrilled to announce that Phil Hansen will be the keynote speaker at the 2019 Academy Annual Meeting. Phil is an internationally recognized multimedia artist, speaker, author, and innovator. When a tremor in his drawing hand nearly ended his career, Phil explored new ways to create art and discovered that limitations could become a path to creativity. Phil will transform the way you look at your life and career with a message that will inspire, motivate, and energize your creative spirit.

The Academy will also honor and recognize those who have helped make this profession great. We will announce

Can’t-Miss Events

Networking Opportunities

Don’t miss these events at the Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium



Practitioners are people too.

the recipients of the Academy’s Titus-Ferguson Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Practitioner Awards.

The Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation (OPERF) will present the Tamarack Award to a distinguished O&P researcher. Make sure to arrive early and save yourself a seat to experience this unique once-a-year event.

Welcome Reception6:45–8:30 pm

Set the tone for your Academy Annual Meeting experience by connecting with friends and colleagues at the Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall. Explore the exhibits, grab a snack, and gather a group to go out afterward and enjoy all that Orlando has to offer.

THURSDAY, March 7

Thranhardt Lectures8:00–9:00 am

The Thranhardt Lectures are one of the most anticipated events at the Academy Annual Meeting. This honorary award was established by Hanger, Inc., in memory of Howard R. Thranhardt, CP. The Thranhardt Lectures highlight clinical findings, research, statistical analysis, and results.

y TL1 Classification Tree to Determine Probability of Amputee Functional PotentialShane R. Wurdeman, PhD, CP, FAAOP y TL2 Fear-Avoidance Behavior among Persons with Lower-Limb AmputationShannon L. Mathis, PhD

Focus on Data & Registries2:10-3:40 pm

At the 2016 Annual Meeting in Chicago, a panel of O&P leaders convened to discuss how “Big Data” has the potential to shape the way we provide patient care, operate our clinics, contribute to the body of knowledge, and educate the next generation of O&P professionals. During that session, panelists were asked to provide insight into their data collection practices and how they shaped their operations. Now, we can look across the data collected and offer additional insights to the hypotheses that were posed three years ago.

FRIDAY, March 8

Specialty TracksAll Day

y Mastectomy – Technician – Pedorthic

The Academy is pleased to offer a full day of programming for mastectomy fitters, technicians, and pedorthists. Learn the latest in these focused programming sessions. See page 34 for details.

Behavioral Science Certificate Program9:00–10:30 am and 5:10–6:40 pm

Over the course of the conference, all modules will be offered for the new certificate program, Fundamental Principles of Behavioral Science for the Prosthetist Orthotist. Friday’s sessions include modules on motivational interviewing, interdisciplinary team care, clinical empathy in healthcare, and methods for assessing quality of life and wellness.

Future Political Climate of Healthcare10:35 am–12:05 pm

Learn about Academy advocacy activities and share your thoughts on current issues.

SATURDAY, March 9

The "3 Rs" of the JPO 10:00 am–11:30 am

The JPO is a key Academy member benefit. Learn from the JPO Editor-in-Chief how papers are Read, wRitten, and Reviewed.

Can't-Miss Events

Topics to be covered include: burnout, harassment, addiction, and mindfulness.

Saturday, March 9, 10:00 am-4:15 pm

The Wellness Specialty Track reminds you to devote some time and attention to your health and wellness.



Behavioral Science Certificate Program10:00 am–1:05 pm

This block will include the remaining modules for the new certificate program Fundamental Principles of Behavioral Science for the Prosthetist Orthotist. Saturday’s sessions include a clinical psychologist’s perspective on the management of rehabilitation patients, effective communication from the clinician and patient’s perspectives, and an interactive wrap-up session.

Special Preview of SSC13 2:45–4:15 pm

SSC13: Economic Science in Lower-Limb Prosthetic Rehabilitation

Recognizing the increasing relevance of economics in healthcare policy and decision making, the Academy held a State of the Science Conference in November 2017, on this important topic. Learn what information was shared at this pivotal meeting.

Can't-Miss Events

THURSDAY, March 7

NCOPE Special Event9:00 am–5:00 pm

NCOPE offers ACM certification with this comprehensive, all-day

course that provides clinicians with the skills and information necessary to more effectively teach and mentor students in the context of a residency program or educational program.

FRIDAY, March 8

2019 ABC Update y The Practice of the Future: Successful Strategies and Privileging Changes All While Remaining Compliant

1:50–3:20 pm

Change is all around us, and it’s how you stay ahead of the curve that will ensure your success. Where is our profession going, and

Related O & P Organization Events

what changes can we make within our practices to stay on top? Join us for this educational opportunity and discussion of the practice of the future. We’ll discuss what some of the leading practices across the country are doing and how your team can be better equipped to meet the challenges of running a successful healthcare practice.

THURSDAY, March 7

Laugh for OPAF5:30 pm–7:00 pm

Come join us for an evening of laughter and music with your friends and support the First Clinics. Featuring

ABC’s Jim Lawson, Coyote Design’s Jen Fayter, O&P Edge’s Kim Espinoza, Jim Young, CP and more!



Wine & WalkingJoin the Gait Society and Lower Limb Orthotics Society for a fun evening of wine and walking. Find out more about these societies and connect with other gait nerds before jumping into a friendly game of Gait Deviations Bingo.

Poster PresentationsThe Academy posters session provides an additional

forum for sharing information. Posters showcase a solution found to a common problem, patient or

practice management technique, innovative uses of technology, and current research findings.

CrowdsourcingGet the Academy Annual Meeting App and take control. Cast your vote in real-time and decide which topics get additional airtime as presentations.

Can We Talk?Everybody knows that the Academy Annual Meeting provides countless

opportunities to network and learn from other colleagues—and here’s one more. To keep the conversation flowing in Orlando, round-table discussions with specific

table-topics will allow participants to be part of at least three group discussions to brainstorm, sound off, and share their challenges, experiences, and ideas, while

strengthening ties to their professional community.

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Program-at-a-Glance

Wednesday, March 6(Exhibit Hall Open 6:45–8:30 pm)

8:00 AM 8:00 am–Noon

y Technical Workshops 8:30 AM

9:00 AM 8:00 am–12:00 pm

y Hands-On Workshop:

HS1: CAD/CAM

8:00 am–12:00 pm

y Hands-On Workshop:

HS2: Sockets Transfemoral

9:30 AM

10:00 AM

10:30 AM

11:00 AM

11:30 AM

12:00 PM 12:00–1:00 pm

y Lunch on Your Own12:30 PM

01:00 PM 1:00–5:00 pm

y Technical Workshops

1:00–5:00 pm

yHands-On Workshop:

HS3: Sockets Transtibial

01:30 PM

02:00 PM

02:30 PM

03:00 PM

03:30 PM

04:00 PM

04:30 PM

05:00 PM 5:10–6:45 pm

yOPENING SESSION with Keynote05:30 PM

06:00 PM

06:30 PM 6:45–8:30 pm

yWELCOME RECEPTION

Possible Credits = 8.75

Program CodesHS Hands-onTL Thranhardt Lecture

Series PresentationSE Special EventOS Organized Sessions

FP Free PapersPD Professional

DevelopmentCP Certificate Program

Program KeyTech Workshop

Organized Session

Professional Development

Free Papers

Certificate Program

Special Event

All-dayProgram

Wellness Program

34.25 credits with no quiz or Exhibit Hour credits37.25 credits with ABC Exhibit Hour credits42.25 credits with quiz and ABC Exhibit Hour credits



Thursday, March 7(Exhibit Hall Open 10:30 am–5:30 pm)

8:00 AM 8:00–9:00 am

2 Thranhardt Lectures 8:30 AM

9:00 AM 9:10–10:40 am

yOS1

Complicated Case Studies in Prosthetics

9:10–10:40 am

yOS2

Quality Measures Relavent to AFO Use

9:10–10:40 am

y PD1

Numbers Don’t Lie

9:10–10:40 am

y Free Papers

(ULP)

9:00 am–5:00 pm

y SE1

NCOPE

9:30 AM

10:00 AM

10:30 AM

11:00 AM10:45 am–12:25 pm

y Brunch/Lunch in Exhibit Hall w/3 Product Displays 11:30 AM

12:00 PM

12:30 PM 12:30–2:00 pm

yOS3

Challenging Orthotics Case

12:30–2:00 pm

yOS4

Amputation Surgery for Improved Patient Outcomes

12:30–2:00 pm

y PD2

Respect Your Mom

12:30–2:00 pm

y Free Papers

(ULP)

01:00 PM

01:30 PM

02:00 PM 2:10–3:40 pm

yOS5

Abandonment Issues in Upper Limb Prosthetics

2:10–3:40 pm

yOS6

Outcome Measure Selection Case Studies

2:10–3:40 pm

y SE2

Data Science

2:10-3:40 pm

y Free Papers

(Orthotics)

02:30 PM

03:00 PM

03:30 PM

04:00 PM 3:45–5:20 pm

y Break in Exhibit Hall w/3 Product Displays04:30 PM

05:00 PM

05:30 PM 5:25–6:30 pm

yOS7

Wine & Walking with LLO+Gait

5:25–6:30 pm

yOS6b / CP1a

Intro to Motiv Interview Process

5:25–6:30 pm

y PD3

Compliance

5:25–6:30 pm

y Free Papers

(LLP)

5:25–6:30 pm

y Poster Presentations

06:00 PM

06:30 PM 6:30–7:30 pm

y SOCIETY SOCIAL

Possible Credits = 9.5; with quizzes = 11.5


Organized Session


Free Papers

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Program-at-a-Glance

Friday, March 8(Exhibit Hall Open Noon–5:00 pm)

8:00 AM8:00–8:45 am

yAnnual Business Meeting

8:30 AM8:45–9:00 am

yMeet the Board

9:00 AM 9:00–10:30 am

yOS8

Prosthetic Mgmt Following Osseo-integration

9:00–10:30 am

yOS9

Outcomes in Orthotic Treatment of Toe Walking

9:00–10:30 am

y Free Papers

(Prosthetic Foot)

9:00–10:30 am

y CP1b

Hands-On MI Session

All Day

y CPED

yMASTECTOMY

y TECH

9:30 AM

10:00 AM

10:30 AM 10:35 am–12:05 pm

yOS10

3D Printing

10:35 am–12:05 pm

yOS11

Can We Talk?

10:35 am–12:05 pm

y Free Papers

(Orthotic)

10:35 am–12:05 pm

y SE3

Future Political Climate

11:00 AM

11:30 AM

12:00 PM12:10–1:45 pm

y Lunch in Exhibit Hall w/3 Product Displays

12:30 PM

01:00 PM

01:30 PM

02:00 PM 1:50–3:20 pm

yOS12

Documenting for Dollars

1:50–3:20 pm

yOS13

Scoliosis

1:50–3:20 pm

y Free Papers

(LLP)

1:50–3:20 pm

y SE4

ABC

02:30 PM

03:00 PM

03:30 PM 3:25–5:00 pm

y Break in Exhibit Hall w/3 Product Displays 04:00 PM

04:30 PM

05:00 PM

5:10–6:30 pm

yOS14

Dynamic Carbon Fiber AFO

5:10–6:30 pm

y PD4

Considering a PhD

5:10–6:30 pm

y Free Papers

(LLP)

5:10–5:40 pm

y CP2

Interdiscip Team Care

5:10–6:30 pm

y PD5

Path to Priorities

05:30 PM

5:40–6:10 pm

y CP3

Clinical Empathy

06:00 PM

6:10–6:40 pm

y CP4

Assessing QoL



Organized Session


Free Papers

Certificate Program

Special Event

All-dayProgram

Wellness Program


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Saturday, March 9(Exhibit Hall Open 8:00–10:00 am)

8:00 AM8:00–9:50 am

y Breakfast in Exhibit Hall with 3 Product Displays

8:30 AM

9:00 AM

9:30 AM

10:00 AM 10:00–11:30 am

yOS15

Gaining a Foothold on our Understanding of Falls…

10:00–11:30 am

yOS16

The “3 Rs” of the JPO

10:00–11:30 am

y Free Papers

(OM/Gen’l)

10:00–10:45 am

y CP5

ClinPsyc Persp

10:00–11:30 am

y Burnout10:30 AM

11:00 AM 10:45–11:30 am

y CP6

Eff Clin Comms

11:30 AM 11:35 am–1:05 pm

yOS17

Prosthetic Foot Selection

11:35 am–1:05 pm

yOS18

Gait Analysis

11:35 am–1:05 pm

y Free Papers

(Orthotic)

11:35 am–12:25 pm

y CP7

Patient's View Effective Communications

11:30 am–1:05 pm

yHarassment12:00 PM

12:30 PM 12:30–1:05 pm

y CP8

Audience Wrap-Up

01:00 PM 1:10–2:40 pm

yOS19

CPGs

1:10–2:40 pm

yOS20

Back to the Future–OM

1:10–2:40 pm

y Free Papers

(Sockets)

1:10–2:40 pm

y PD6

Interngenerational Communications

1:10–2:40 pm

yAddictions01:30 PM

02:00 PM

02:30 PM 2:45–4:15 pm

yOS21

Cranial Remolding

2:45–4:15 pm

yOS22

SSC13

2:45–4:15 pm

y Free Papers

(Prosthetic/TF/MPK/Gen'l)

2:45–4:15 pm

y SE5

Journal Club

2:45–4:15 pm

yMindfulness03:00 PM

03:30 PM

04:00 PM

04:30 PM



Organized Session


Free Papers

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Special Event

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Wednesday, March 6

Hands-On Workshops8:00 am–Noon

y HS1 CAD/CAM for Lower Extremity: The Hands-On Truth

This hands-on workshop will provide a realistic overview of utilizing CAD/CAM for lower-extremity orthotics. Combining brief lectures with rotating stations, you will have the opportunity to participate in scanning and basic modifications and learn what is required from a CAD/CAM perspective so you meet fabrication standards. You will learn the truth about what it is like to utilize CAD/CAM technology for optimal outcomes.Dino M. Scanio, MPH, CO, LOBryan UngerJessi Palmer

8:00 am–Noon

y HS2 • Hands-On Casting Technique: Transfemoral Sockets

Accurate and consistent shape capture is one of the most significant challenges to achieving optimal socket fit and contours for patients with transfemoral amputations. This session will expose attendees to various transfemoral impression techniques and will include demonstrations and hands-on opportunities with model patients. Experienced clinicians who have honed their impression techniques will discuss and demonstrate their preferred shape-capture methods, including measurements, hand positions, and variations based on residual-limb length and other characteristics.John M. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)Nathan Kearns, MSOP, CPOMark L. Edwards, MHPE, CPKevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOPStan Patterson, CP

1:00–5:00 pm

y HS3 • Hands-On Casting Technique: Transtibial Sockets

Program will cover the development of concepts and theories of transtibial interface fitting such as: musculoskeletal contouring, hydrostatic loading, total surface bearing, negative pressure systems, dynamic casting, as well as the effect of liner construction and design. Techniques demonstrated will include traditional musculoskeletal contouring, dynamic vacuum, and pressurized chamber techniques as well as their derivations. Enjoy hands-on interaction with each technique and presenter. You are encouraged to share personal case studies.Gerald E. Stark, PhD, MSEM, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)Gary HooksBob Tillges, CPO, FAAOP

Thursday, March 7

Thranhardt Winners8:00 am

y TL1 • Classification Tree to Determine Probability of Amputee Functional Potential

This study utilized big data analysis to formulate early predictive analytics surrounding a lower-limb prosthesis user’s functional potential. The resultant classification tree correctly assigned individuals as limited community/household ambulators (K1/K2) or unlimited community ambulators (K3/K4) for 87.4% of the sample (SEM 1.4%).Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD, CP, FAAOP

y TL2 • Fear-Avoidance Behavior among Persons with Lower-Limb Amputation

The fear-avoidance model presents a source for understanding poor outcomes among persons with lower-limb amputation. Fear of movement is an avoidance behavior that has not yet been explored in this population. This study presents a novel method for identifying subgroups of individuals who may be at risk for poor outcomes following lower-limb amputation surgery.Shannon L. Mathis, PhD

9:10 am

Organized Sessions y OS1 • Complicated Case Studies in Prosthetics

This session will be an interactive session discussing complex, multifaceted clinical case studies.Gary M. Berke, MS, CP, FAAOP

Education Sessions

Program CodesHS Hands-onTL Thranhardt Lecture

Series PresentationSE Special EventOS Organized Sessions

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y OS2 • Quality Measures Relevant to AFO UseQuality measurement is important for monitoring and improving services and obtaining reimbursement. There is a need to measure quality, particularly patient outcomes, relevant to orthotic practice. We describe issues important to the quality-of-care for custom AFO users, instruments that could measure these issues, and the measurement priorities of orthotists and physical therapists.Allen Heinemann, PhDStefania Fatone, PhD, BPO(Hons)Nicole T. Soltys, CP

Professional Development y PD1 • At the End of the Day, Numbers Don’t Lie: Staying Profitable in the World of O&P

This presentation will focus on some of the financial pitfalls in running an O&P business, how to gain market share and leverage your footprint in your region, controlling runaway costs, and financial benchmarking. Attendees will be challenged to know, understand, and respond to the numbers, data, and trends of their business.Rob Benedetti

Special Event9:10 am

y SE1 • NCOPE Approved Clinical Mentor (ACM) CourseNCOPE offers ACM certification with this comprehensive, all-day course that provides clinicians with the skills and information

necessary to more effectively teach and mentor students in the context of a residency or educational program.Chris Robinson, MS, MBA, CPO, ATC, FAAOP(D)Thomas Karolewski, CP, FAAOP

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y FP1 • Older Individuals with Upper-Limb Difference and Secondary Conditions: Telehealth

Individuals with upper-limb loss/difference often require specialized services that may be difficult to access. They are generally uninformed about the secondary conditions they are likely to encounter. The Unlimbited wellness program results indicate that a telehealth service delivery can be beneficial to enact health behavior change and empower people with upper-limb difference.Debra Latour, OTD, MEd, OTR/L

y FP2 • Evaluating the Ability of Congenital Upper-Extremity Amputees to Control a Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Myoelectric Prosthesis

While pattern-recognition control for upper-extremity myoelectric prostheses has become increasingly common among traumatic amputees, there is limited available evidence to demonstrate that patients with congenital limb differences can also utilize and benefit from the technology. This research explores the ability of persons with congenital limb differences to control a virtual prosthesis.Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP

y FP3 • Novel Electrically Conductive Silicone Liner for Use with Upper-Limb Myoelectric Prostheses

In this presentation, we will describe the methods used to develop a novel conductive silicone liner to enable the use of liners in myoelectric fittings. We present data demonstrating the liner’s signal quality, biocompatibility, and mechanical strength. We will also present case studies demonstrating the everyday usability of the liner.Rahul Reddy Kaliki, PhD

y FP4 • Dexterous Fingertip Prosthesis: Initial Clinical Evaluation

A dexterous fingertip terminal device, Pointdexter, is a two-tonged add-on to existing multiarticulating hands, replacing the index finger. LTI conducted an initial clinical evaluation of functional outcome measures to compare Pointdexter, a bebionic hand, and a powered split-hook ETD. The Pointdexter was able to emulate the precision of the split-hook ETD in manipulating small objects and improve the performance when compared to the standard hand.Todd Farrell, PhD

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y FP5 • Trade-Off Analysis for Powered Hand Orthosis Design

Efforts to aid in the design of powered hand orthoses by prioritizing various design features and identifying a target grip force for the device are described. Feedback from a panel of subject matter experts ranked various design features on the basis of relative importance. Then, several common objects were instrumented to measure grip force to explore the target force for the device.Todd Farrell, PhD

12:30 pm

Organized Sessions y OS3 • Challenging Orthotic Cases

This popular session is getting a new twist this year. In addition to the case presentation and discussion of the outcome, the challenging orthotic cases will include commentary from an expert panel. Don’t miss this opportunity for collaboration on and discussion of these tough cases.Garth Shippen, COKristie Bjornson, PhD, PTGary Bedard, CO, FAAOPNick LeCursi, CO

y OS4 • Amputation Surgery for Improved Patient Outcomes

Patient outcomes improve when amputation surgery is performed as a reconstructive procedure and with future prosthetic use in mind. Patients with problematic residual limbs require more prosthetic and medical care and often fail to achieve their rehabilitation potential. Presenters will discuss amputation techniques, revisions, how surgery influences prosthetic fittings, and ways to improve outcomes including the new Ewing Amputation technique.John Rheinstein, CP, FAAOP(D)Matthew J. Carty, MDTyler Clites, PhDChristian W. Ertl, MD, FACS

Sponsored by the Lower Limb Prosthetics Society

12:30 pm

Professional Development y PD2 • Respect Your Mom, Respect Your Money, Respect Your Business...

This presentation will focus on three elements of business: people, process, and profit to keep a company financially strong and viable. Financial reporting, operating budgets, and controlling costs will be discussed in detail. Attendees will be challenged to implement

processes to ensure that cash flow, the lifeblood of the company, is not interrupted or compromised.Rob Benedetti

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y FP6 • Occupational Therapy Benefits for Multiarticulate Prosthetic Hand Users

The DASH and TAPES-R were used to identify the benefits associated with receipt of occupational therapy (OT) among users of multiarticulate prosthetic hands. Compared with their peers who did not receive OT, those receiving OT reported improved vocational abilities, more time spent working, improved psychosocial adjustment, and decreased residual-limb pain.Phillip Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOP

y FP7 • Effect of Virtual Reality on Phantom Limb Pain and Phantom Limb Sensation

Seven subjects with upper-limb amputation participated in virtual reality therapy for six, one-hour sessions. Phantom limb pain and phantom limb sensation were tracked with surveys (visual analogue scale, short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire, and two study specific questionnaires). Functional improvement was also tracked with virtual target achievement control tests.Diana Pressney, MPO, BSME, CO

y FP8 • High-Quality EMG Recorded in Chronic Study with Novel Myoelectric Implant

This work describes the most recent development and testing of an implantable myoelectric device for improved prosthetic control.Daniel McDonnall, PhD

y FP9 • Effects Of Upper-Limb Loss and Prosthesis Use On Standing Balance

This study characterized the impact of unilateral upper-limb loss on postural control and informed interventions to enhance balance. The aims were to compare standing balance between persons with and without upper-limb loss and evaluate the effects of wearing an upper-limb prosthesis on standing balance, particularly the impact of matching the mass of the prosthetic limb to the sound limb.Matthew J. Major, PhD

y FP10 • Differences in Multigrip Hands for Facilitating Activities of Daily Living

Results from questionnaires on ease, usefulness, and method for performing activities of daily living (ADLs) with i-limb and bebionic users were compared to previously published data from Michelangelo users. An analysis of the data reveals important



differences that may help match the right prosthetic hand with patients based on an understanding of the relative importance of specific ADLs.Russell Lundstrom, MS

y FP11 • Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces Enable Dexterous Hand Control

We have developed a procedure to acquire control signals for a prosthesis with multiple degrees of freedom that achieves both muscle specificity and long-term signal stability called a regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI) implantation. Two individuals with upper-limb amputation were able to control finger movements in a virtual prosthetic hand with high accuracy using signals from their RPNIs.Deanna H. Gates

2:10 pm

Organized Sessions y OS5 • Abandonment Issues in Upper-Limb Prosthetics: Addressing the Problems

For persons with upper-limb loss/difference, the choice to utilize or abandon a prosthesis can stem from many reasons. High rejection rates have been reported for adult and pediatric populations. An expert panel will discuss various causes of device rejection and make recommendations for addressing the problems. In addition to providing an overview of rejection, the panel will discuss pain, psychological issues, device construction (weight, comfort, length, etc.), cosmesis, and expectation management.Chris Baschuk, CPO/LPO, FAAOP

Sponsored by the Upper Limb Prosthetics Society

y OS6 • Outcome Measure Selection Case StudiesJoin us as clinicians debate the selection and interpretation of outcome measures using case studies from clinical practice.Brittany M. Pousett, MSc, CP(c)Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOPShane R. Wurdeman, PhD, CP, FAAOP

2:10 pm

Special Event y SE2 • Data Science

At the 2016 Annual Meeting in Chicago, a panel of orthotic and prosthetic leaders convened to discuss how “big data” has the potential to shape the way we provide patient care, operate our clinics, contribute to the body of knowledge, and educate the next generation of O&P professionals. During that session, panelists were asked to provide insight into their data collection practices and discuss how it shaped their operations. Now, we can look across the data collected and offer additional insights to the hypotheses that were posed just three years ago. Join us for an unprecedented look at data science concepts that are shaping every facet of the O&P profession from clinical decision-making to the development of enhanced workflows. Chris Robinson, MS, MBA, CPO, ATC, FAAOP(D)Paul E. Prusakowski, CPO , FAAOP

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y FP11a • Quantifying the Shear Modulus of 3D-Printed Materials for Use in Foot Orthotics

Previous works have shown that 3D printing is capable of creating samples of various hardness through differing material composition and varying a novel geometric void pattern between each sample. This project aims to further characterize the 3D-printed materials and voided architecture by evaluating their shear modulus using an adapted lap-shear style test method.Kyle Walker

y FP12 • Long-Term Follow Up of Patients Treated with the Boston Brace

This session will discuss the results of a multicenter long-term follow up study of adult patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated with the Boston Brace, including quality improvement from the patient’s perspective.Lauren R. Houle, PT, DPT, MPO

y FP13 • The Energetic Demands of Walking with and without the IDEO

The purpose of this study was to investigate how walking with a passive-dynamic ankle-foot orthosis (the IDEO) after lower-limb trauma affects metabolic demands and pain levels. Patients with lower-limb reconstructions may expect to use advanced ankle-foot orthoses, such as the IDEO, with no deleterious effects on the metabolic demand of walking and with the possible benefit of pain reduction.Elizabeth Russell Esposito

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y FP14 • The Impact of Hip Exoskeleton User Interface on User Comfort and Metabolic Cost

This pilot study focuses on the design and testing of a novel hip exoskeleton user interface. Through a clinically focused lens, the novel interface was compared to an off-the-shelf interface using metabolic cost, a likert pain scale survey, the OPUS-Satisfaction with Device survey, and a skin redness/irritation inspection protocol.Claire Kilpatrick, MSPOSeung Eun Lee, MSPO

5:25 pm

Organized Sessions y OS6b/CP1a • BSci: Introduction to the Motivational Interviewing Process

The session will define motivational interviewing with examples and demonstrations of applicable techniques.John M. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)

y OS7 • Wine and Walking with the Lower Limb Orthotics and Gait Societies

Find out more about the Gait and Lower Limb Orthotics societies and connect with colleagues.Sally DiBello, MPO, CPO, LO

5:25 pm

Professional Development y PD3 • Beating Insurers With Their Own Words: How to Use Medical Policies to Your Advantage

Learn why payors’ own medical policies often offer you the best route to a successful claims outcome – even when they restrict coverage. Dave McGill

5:25 pm

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y FP15 • Can Improved Prosthetic Alignment Increase Activity Level in Patients with Lower-Extremity Amputations?

The aims of this study were to compare activity level and subjective reports of pain, quality of life, and overall satisfaction with lower-extremity amputees’ prostheses before and after alignment was altered using the Smart Pyramid recommendations. Scott Alexander Annis, MSPO, CO

y FP16 • Temporal-spatial Gait Parameters during a 180-Degree Step Turn in People with Lower-LimbAmputation

Greater time to perform a turn has been found to be predictive of increased fall risk in people with lower-limb amputation (LLA). The study purpose was to determine the differences in temporal-spatial parameters during a turn in people with unilateral LLA. Differences were expected when a turn is performed with a prosthetic inner limb compared to an intact inner limb.Sheila Clemens, PhD, PT

y FP17 • Comparison of Lower-Extremity Involvement in Timed Submerged Swimming (Scuba) Trials with and without Lower-Extremity Prostheses

The purpose of this presentation is to examine the symmetry of kicks during submerged swimming propulsion with (Px) and without a lower-extremity prosthesis (no Px).Duffy Felmlee, MSPO, CPO

y FP18 • Daily Step Counts and Use of Activity Monitors by Individuals with Lower-Limb Loss

Health and physical activity are so highly correlated that clinicians are constantly encouraging their patients to be more active. The aims of this research are to observe the activity levels of individuals with lower-limb amputation, to determine if they are



willing to use smart activity monitors as part of their daily lives, and to discover if self-monitoring can increase their activity levels.Glenn K. Klute, PhD

y FP18b • The Efficacy of Silver Carboxylate Coatings on Prosthetic Liners

Amputees are susceptible to skin irritation/infection with accompanying odor from bacterial and fungal by-products. We assessed the dose effect of silver carboxylate complex coatings against bacteria and found a rapid reduction of multiple strains in a dose-dependent manner. Regular decontamination of liners with long-lasting residual coatings is a new approach for improving the patient experience.John D. Jarrell, PhD, PE

5:25 pm

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Organized Sessions y OS8 • Prosthetic Management Following Osseointegration

As osseointegration becomes increasingly common, practitioners should begin to understand the differences in implant design, regulatory oversight, and rehabilitation pathways. This session will describe these considerations for the OPRA, OGAP-OPL, and POP implants. Each technique will be described by a clinical prosthetist who is experienced with that technique with an emphasis on prosthetic management following implantation.Phillip M. Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOPMatthew Garibaldi, MS, CPOStefan Laux

y OS9 • Outcomes in Orthotic Treatment of Toe Walking

The goal of this session is to improve providers’ understanding of outcomes in the orthotic treatment of clubfoot and idiopathic toe walkers using both instrumented and non-instrumented assessment techniques. The session will also discuss clinically useful outcomes measures in these populations.Todd Dewees, CPO/LPOMark D. Geil, PhDMark McMulkin

Certificate Program y CP1 • BSci: Hands-On Motivational Interviewing Session

This session will apply the principles discussed in the Introduction to the Motivational Interviewing Process session, engage the audience, and encourage them to apply principles and techniques of motivational interviewing.Nate Kearns, CPO, MSOPJohn Brinkmann, CPO

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y FP19 • Impact of Price Variation on Prosthetic Foot Utilization among 2015 Medicare Beneficiaries

There is increasing pressure placed on providers to justify component selection. This study attempts to quantify the influence of prosthetic foot reimbursement rates on the utilization patterns of prosthetic feet and makes recommendations for additional research to better understand the economic factors associated with component selection.Sean Zeller, MBA, MSPO, CPO

y FP20 • Why Do Diabetic Amputees Succumb to Contralateral Amputation? An Investiation of Foot Temperature Differences

The objective of this study was to determine if individuals with T2D and transtibial amputation demonstrate a significant difference in foot temperature during a 30-minute walking bout compared to intact type II diabetics. Kyle Leister, CO

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y FP21 • Literature Review of the Evidence on Non-MP and MP-Controlled Ankles

This paper presents a review of the scientific literature on the benefits of non-MP-controlled prosthetic feet with dorsiflexion feature, passive MP-controlled feet, and powered ankles. A summary of 54 publications on these advanced ankles and feet will be presented.Andreas HJ Kannenberg, MD, PhD

y FP22 • Examining the Viability of Three-Dimensionally Printed Prosthetic Feet

This study examined the viability of applying a three-dimensional printing technique called composite filament fabrication as a manufacturing method for patient end-use prosthetic feet. Experimental prosthetic foot design prototypes were systematically iterated upon to achieve similar energy return values to that of a conventionally manufactured carbon fiber prosthetic foot.Joseph K. Fairley

y FP23 • Characterization of Prosthetic Feet to Estimate Roll-Over Shape Radii for Clinical Prescription

The purpose of this study was to validate a prediction model that estimates roll-over shape (ROS) radii from the effective ankle joint rotational stiffness for different combinations of prosthetic keels and ankle dorsiflexion bumpers.Steven A. Gard, PhD

10:35 am

Organized Sessions y OS10 • 3D Printing: Dipping Your Toes in the Water

After a brief introduction on 3D-printing technology and its initial developers, a panel of speakers will offer their perspectives on the technology based on their respective involvement. A solo practitioner, an institutional practitioner managing the technology within an O&P department, an MSPO faculty member, and an MSPO student will share their experiences.Gary Bedard, CO, FAAOPMike Nunnery, CPODuffy Felmlee, MSPO, CPOWill Hendrix Brian Emling, CPO

y OS11 • Can We Talk?These roundtable discussions with specific table topics will allow participants to be part of at least three group discussions to brainstorm, sound off, and share their challenges, experiences, and ideas, while strengthening ties to their professional community.Kinsey Herrin, CPO/LPOWalter Lee Childers, PhD, CPChrysta R. Irolla, MS, MSPO, CPOBrian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOPWendy Beattie, CPO, FAAOPKathryn A. Johnson, MS, SPOJessica L. Corso, CO, LO

Special Event y SE3 • Future Political Climate

Discuss the current political climate and the Academy's role as it relates to healthcare and O&P professionals.Bruce P. “Mac” McClellan, CPO/L, FISPO, FAAOP(D)Jared A. Howell, MS, CPO, FAAOP


y FP24 • AFOs for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Clinical Practice Guideline

A systematic review was used to identify available high level evidence related to the indications, benefits and potential harms associated with the use of AFOs in children with Cerebral Palsy. Evidence statements were extracted from available evidence and synthesized into four actionable clinical practice guidelines.Phillip M. Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOP



y FP25 • A Preliminary Case Series to Investigate the Use of Powered Knee-Ankle Prosthesis

The incidence of low back pain is high in amputees due to inequality of body symmetry. The comparison of current microprocessor knee components to a novel integrated powered knee-ankle prosthesis provides new information about gait performance and the potential for reduction of overuse injury such as low back pain.Shenan Hoppe-Ludwig, CPO

y FP26 • Algorithmic Approach to Design of an Articulated AFO for a Patient with MMC

The orthotic management of sacral-level myelomeningocele using articulated, tunable AFOs has functional advantages, but the prerequisite for the application of these AFOs to this population is effective postural control. An algorithmic approach to the design of an articulated AFO is helpful to achieve this objective.Nicholas LeCursi, CO

y FP27 • The Impact of Ankle-Foot Orthosis Stiffness on Gait: A Literature Review

A systematic literature review was conducted to investigate the impact of AFO torsional stiffness on walking performance. Studies varied in their stiffness ranges, subject populations, and reported outcome measures. Deema Totah, MSE 1:50 pm

Organized Sessions y OS12 • Documenting for Dollars: How Proper Documentation Can Pay Dividends

High-quality documentation from the CPO is more important than ever now that our documentation is considered part of the medical record. This practical session will review proper clinical documentation practices that go beyond requirements for detailed written orders and delivery receipts, including what contractors are looking to see in the clinical notes.Bruce P. “Mac” McClellan, CPO/L, FISPO, FAAOP(D)Kevin Hines, CPORick Miller, CO, FAAOP

y OS13 • Scoliosis Treatment Guidelines: An Oxford-Style Debate

This interactive session will introduce a number of scoliosis topics. A panel of experts will have the opportunity to sway the audience as they discuss opposing views. Treatment guidelines, compliance, and brace design will be debated and discussed in-depth in a

team format. The session will include live polling of the audience to assess the outcome of the debate topics.Sean Zellers

Special Event y SE4 • 2019 ABC Update: The Practice of the Future: Successful Strategies and Privileging Changes All While Remaining Compliant

This session reviews what the practice of the future could look like; business strategies that could separate your practice from your competition; processes to make sure you get paid for the services you provide and advice to help defend yourself from audits; and changes in privileging standards.Jim Lawson


y FP28 • 3D-Printed Antibacterial ProsthesesThe purpose of the current investigation is twofold: (i) describe the development of 3D-printed prostheses using antibacterial filament, and (ii) verify the antibacterial properties of the 3D-printed prostheses.Jorge M. Zuniga, PhD

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y FP29 • Prosthesis Adherence and Perspiration While Walking in a Hot and Humid Environment

Individuals with lower-limb loss often complain about liner slippage and perspiration inside their prostheses when they are active in hot and humid environments or are engaged in vigorous activities. The aim of this research is to compare the performance of a novel prosthesis designed to expel accumulating perspiration with a standard-of-care prosthesis under hot and humid conditions.Glenn K. Klute, PhD

y FP30 • Amputee Mobility Predictor Scores for Persons with Recent Lower-Limb Amputation

The Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP) has become the most common instrument used among U.S. prosthetists; however, no study has reported AMPnoPRO scores for patients with recent lower-limb amputations prior to receiving their first prosthesis. By capturing AMPnoPRO scores from patients with recent lower-limb amputation and examining the change in AMP scores, the usefulness of the AMP can be improved.Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP

y FP31 • Development of a Physical Function Prediction Model to Guide Prosthetic Rehabilitation after Lower-Limb Amputation

The purpose of this research was to develop and test a clinical prediction model for patient-reported function following lower-limb amputation.Chelsey B. Anderson, CPO, FAAOP

y FP32 • Taxonomy of Clinical Encounters during the First 90 Days Post-Delivery of the Initial Lower-Limb Prosthesis

This presentation will introduce a novel way to evaluate prosthetic clinical efficiency and support advocacy efforts to improve reimbursement. A model for performing future studies will be elucidated and is expected to generate a lively discussion among attendees.Daniel J. Lee, DPT, PT, GCS

5:10 pm

Organized Session yOS14 • Dynamic Carbon Fiber AFOs

Material science, fabrication techniques, and clinical approaches with carbon fiber prepreg AFOs has advanced to a level that they can provide support and gait function that traditional thermoplastic AFOs and off-the-shelf AFOs cannot. Carbon fiber prepreg AFOs are able to restore stance phase propulsion,

control entry into and exit out of stance phase, and maintain energy conservation during swing phase more effectively than traditional and off-the-shelf AFOs.Eric L. Weber, CPO, LPO, FAAOPJason Jennings, CPO, LPOElizabeth Russell-Esposito, PhD

Professional Developmenty PD4 • So You’re Considering a PhDWith the profession’s education standards raised to a master’s level, there are seemingly more individuals who are considering pursuing education beyond their master’s degree. Several individuals who have earned or are pursuing a doctoral degree will present on some of the considerations, both positive and negative, that they feel are worth being aware of prior to making the commitment.Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD, CP, FAAOPSally DiBello, MPO, CPO, LOLee Childers, PhD, MSPO, CPKyle Leister, MPO, CO

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y FP33 • Changes in Prosthetic Alignment Affect GRF Symmetry and Pain during Sit-to-Stand

During sit-to-stand motions, people with transtibial amputation have asymmetric ground reaction forces and greater lateral trunk lean relative to non-amputees. Since asymmetry can result due to the alignment of a prosthesis, we sought out to determine how altering sagittal plane alignment affects ground reaction force symmetry, residual limb, and low back pain during sit-to-stand.Luis Nolasco


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y FP34 • Determining Compensatory Muscle Activations in Sprinters with Amputation

The goal of this study was to develop descriptive analyses of muscles in the lower extremity of subjects with lower-limb amputation during a maximum velocity sprint. Specifically, this study examined the use of compensatory muscle contractions and kinematic differences between able-bodied sprinters and those with amputation.Breanne R. Moen, MSOP, CPO

y FP35 • Comparative Effectiveness of Microprocessor and Energy-Storing Prosthetic Ankles

This study compared knee and ankle joint angles for unilateral transtibial amputees walking on a 15-degree sloped ramp with a microprocessor-controlled ankle (Kinnex, Freedom Innovations) and fixed-ankle, energy-storing-and-returning foot (Pacifica LP, Freedom Innovations). Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP

y FP36 • Minimal Change in Metabolic Activity of Individuals with Transtibial Amputation

This study investigated the effects of prosthesis mass alterations on the metabolic activity of individuals with transtibial amputation following one week of acclimation.Mayank Seth, MS, BPO

y FP37 • Physical Performance Predicts Cadence Variability during Community Ambulation among Individuals with a Transtibial Amputation

The ability to vary cadence is required to justify the prescription of higher-level prosthetic componentry, but interpretation of cadence variability is subjective. Using FitBit monitors to track real-world cadence variability, this study determined that better performance on clinical measures of functional mobility is predictive of increased cadence variability during community ambulation.Emma Beisheim, DPT, PT

y FP38 • Taking a Stride toward Prosthetic Rehabilitation Education for the Underserved

This project represents a multiyear collaboration between the University of Hartford and LIMBS International to develop prosthetic education rehabilitation materials for persons with lower-extremity amputation and their caregivers in developing nations. Biomedical engineers, physical therapists, prosthetists, visual communication designers, and students collaborated on this project.Diana Aziz Veneri, EdD, PT, RYT

Certificate Program5:10–5:40 pm

y CP2 • BSci: Interdisciplinary Team CareTeam care and the role of each team member will be explored in this presentation. Methods to enhance interprofessional care in the O&P environment will also be provided. Jacob L. Lindquist, MSOP, CPO

5:40–6:10 pm

y CP3 • BSci: Clinical Empathy in HealthcareClinical empathy will be examined and related to every day practice. Methods for identifying barriers and developing empathy will be discussed.Nathan Kearns, MSOP, CPO

6:10–6:40 pm

y CP4 • BSci: Methods for Assessing Quality of Life and Wellness

The importance of quality of life and wellness measures will be examined along with methods for using this information to help optimize patient care.J. Chad Duncan, PhD

Saturday, March 9 10:00 am

Organized Sessions y OS15 • Understanding Falls and Locomotor Stability in Lower-Limb Prosthesis Users

The objective of the session is to explore how lower-limb prosthesis users fall, why they fall, and what we can learn about their balance to minimize falls. Specifically, we will introduce audience members to research on developing improved fall-classification schemes and characterizing stability and maneuverability in this cohort.Matthew J. Major, PhDAndrew Sawers, PhD, CPONicholas Fey, PhD

y OS16 • The “3 Rs” of the JPO Attend this new session and brush up on “the 3 Rs”—Reading, wRriting, and Reviewing—scientific papers for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics (JPO).Steven A. Gard, PhDMark D. Geil, PhD

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Certificate Program y CP5 • BSci: A Clinical Psychologist’s Perspective on

This presentation will provide an overview of clinical psychology in patient rehabilitation and the specific role O&P professionals play in care and referral.Stephen T. Wegener, MA, PhD

10:45–11:30 am

y CP6 • BSci: A Discussion on the Components of

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y FP47 • Differences in Outcome Measures among Individuals with Lower-Limb Loss

This presentation will review outcome measures historically used by clinicians to distinguish between Medicare Functional Classification Levels K3 and K4. New outcome measures that assess functional lower-extremity strength and balance, with recently established reliability, will be proposed for use among adults with unilateral lower-limb loss to aide clinicians in objective K-level assignment.J. Megan Sions, PhD, DPT, PT

y FP48 • Prosthesis User Experience and Coping Strategies: A Social Media Content Analysis

This session will discuss the results of a social media content analysis examining prominently used open-source groups on social media platforms for novel solutions to commonly experienced prosthetic problems.Anna Clark Seibert, MSPO

y FP49 • A Clinical Method to Determine Variable Cadence Using Common Outcome Measures

This project established a method of calculating cadence within and between the 10-Meter Walk Test and Four Square Step Test completed at comfortable and fastest possible speeds. Basic psychometric properties were also established.Tyler Klenow, MSOP, CPO, LPO

y FP50 • Finding the Specialists: Causal Diagnoses and Their Impact on Amputation Rates

This analysis aimed to discover if any relationship exists between hospital discharge rates for comorbidities that contribute to amputations and the rate of amputations in medical facilities in the United States.Michael Carroll, MBA, CPO, FAAOP

y FP51 • Earlier Prosthetic Fittings Improve Quality of Life for Dysvascular Amputees

This study examined the impact of earlier prosthetic fittings on 761 individuals with dysvascular/diabetic amputations.Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD, CP, FAAOP

y FP52 • Characteristics of Effective Motivational Interviewing Training in Healthcare

The purpose of this review is to characterize motivational interviewing training and identify effective training strategies within healthcare professions that may influence the field of prosthetics and orthotics.Hannah F. Howington, BS

11:35 am

Organized Sessions y OS17 • Prosthetic Foot Selection: Let’s Figure It Out

The prosthetic foot represents the most common component among lower-limb prosthesis users, yet clinicians find themselves without a common solution. This townhall-esque session will provide talking points from presenters that are intended to lead to group discussions regarding what factors influence prosthetic foot selection among the vast selection of feet available.Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD, CP, FAAOPBrian D. Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP

y OS18 • Clinical Gait Analysis in OrthoticsThis combined session sponsored by the Lower Limb Orthotics and Gait Societies will provide attendees the opportunity to hear from prominent O&P researchers who focus on lower-limb orthotics and gait-analysis research. Speakers will present relevant research and discuss how gait lab data can help inform orthotic design and decision making. Stay up-to-date on the latest in lower-limb orthotics research.Sally DiBello, MPO, CPO, LO

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Effective Clinical Communication

niproviders of using good patient/practitioner commu tion and examine those benefits in the context of orthotics and prosthetics. Some ideas about “what to do” and “what not to do” when it comes to patient/practitioner communication will also be considered.Andrea Sherwood, CPO, MPO

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11:35 am–12:25 pm

Certificate Program y CP7 • BSci: A Patient’s Perspective on Effective Communication

Effective communication will be discussed from the perspective of an O&P patient (or an O&P patient’s parent) with insights on how communication has affected patient care.Darla Clayton, PsyD

12:30-1:05pm

y CP8 • BSci: Interactive Audience Wrap-UpThis interactive session will engage the audience and encourage application of the principles discussed in the BSci sessions.


y FP43 • 30 Reasons: Innovative Orthotic Project for Nonfunctional Hands

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y FP45 • Interim Results from The C-Brace RegistryInterim results are presented based on subjects completing six-month follow-ups in a prospective registry of patients undergoing routine fittings of the C-Brace, a microprocessor-controlled, swing and stance controlled knee ankle foot orthosis.Russell Lundstrom, MS

y FP46 • Provider Confidence Levels in Pediatric Orthopedic Assessment Measures

An investigation into confidence levels of orthotists and physical therapists attending a continuing education program on clinical gait analysis and orthotic management in 50 essential lower-limb assessments was done. Variations in levels of confidence between assessments, professions, and after instruction will

be discussed. This presentation will also reveal the “top ten” assessments that scored the lowest confidence.Elaine Owen, MSc, SRP, MCSP

1:10 pm

Organized Sessions y OS19 • Clinical Practice Guidelines in Prosthetic and Orthotic Rehabilitation

Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are increasingly common in modern healthcare. While historically underrepresented in orthotics and prosthetics, they are beginning to appear in our field as well. As there are differing approaches to the breadth, depth, and scope of CPGs, this session is intended to expose attendees to a range of these preferences. Attendees will be introduced to CPGs developed by the Veterans Administration, the American Physical Therapy Association, and Hanger Clinic.Phillip M. Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOPColleen Coulter, DPTJoseph Webster, MD

yOS20 • Back to the Future: A Look over the Five-Year Horizon of Academy-Led Outcome-Measure Initiatives

The Academy is leading several initiatives related to outcome measures following calls for improvement and guidance in the area from influential national entities. These initiatives, in addition to results of a national database pilot project and key outcome measures utilized, will be discussed.Tyler D. Klenow, MSPO, CPO/LPOShane R. Wurdeman, PhD, MSPO, CPJ. Megan Sions, PhD, DPT, PT

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Rate of Infants with PlagiocephalyA retrospective chart review was performed on 499 patients with deformational plagiocephaly. The patients were divided into age groups, and the average rate of cranial vault asymmetry index (CVAI) change per month for each group was plotted. This information was used to derive a predictive equation that can be used clinically to estimate treatment duration based on the desired CVAI change and the initial age of the patient.Tiffany Graham, MSPO, CPO, LPO


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Professional Developmenty PD6 • Communicating across Generational Differences

Free PapersSockets

y FP39 • Tensile and COF Testing of Textured Prosthetic Socket Specimens

Textured prosthetic sockets produced using fused deposition modelling may provide improved suspension by increasing the coefficient of sliding friction (COF) between the socket, stockinette, and liner. Hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect friction between socket/liner/stockinette and the tensile strength of differently textured prosthetic socket specimens.Julia Quinlan, PhD

y FP39b • Development of Multi-hardness Socket InlayA custom socket insert was developed to combat interface pressure-distribution issues and patient discomfort. The custom multi-hardness insert, termed inlay, was tested in a single-participant pilot study. Interface pressure measurements and patient-reported outcome measures were recorded. Meredith K. Owen

y FP40 • The Effect of Above-Knee Prosthetic Socket Interface Designs on Skeletal Kinematics, Comfort, Gait, Balance, Mobility, and Preference: A Randomized Clinical Trial

An uncomfortable socket is the primary complaint among prosthetic users.The purpose of this study is to compare IRC to alternatives. This report is a double blind, repeated measures, three-period randomized crossover clinical trial of 15 above-knee subjects fit with three different socket designs: IRC, a dynamic socket (DS), and a sub-ischial (Sub-I). Objective and subjective outcome measures are discussed.Jason T. Kahle, MSMS, CPO, LPO

y FP41 • Strength Testing of Definitive 3D-Printed Transtibial Prosthetic Sockets

Twenty-four 3D-printed transtibial prosthetic sockets were tested to ISO 10328 strength standards and one was tested to ISO 10328 cyclic fatigue testing standard in an iterative development process

designed to develop a 3D-printed prosthetic socket design that is sufficiently strong and durable for clinical use.Eric Nickel, MS

y FP42 • Objective Comparison of Pressure and Pistoning across Transtibial Socket Fit

We present results of our preliminary efforts to identify and measure objective metrics for the assessment of transtibial prosthetic socket fit via the development and testing of a novel pressure and pistoning sensor-integrated socket in a single patient across a range of fit conditions simulated by volumetric changes; for example, through prosthetic sock adjustments.Negin Behzadian

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Organized Sessions y OS21 • Current Practice and Emerging Trends for Cranial Remolding Orthoses

This program combines the newest ideas and the most up-to-date techniques to provide an overview of the care associated with the treatment of patients with plagiocephaly and other skull deformities. The panel of clinical speakers will cover key areas of cranial care programs that include: educational foundation in the master’s programs, interdisciplinary best practices for plagiocephaly, the development and function of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists’ Craniofacial Society, post-operative protocols for craniosynostosis, the development and impact of coverage policy, and an international perspective on cranial care programs. The purpose of this program is to summarize a body of clinical knowledge to enhance professional practice protocols for the benefit of caregivers and patients.Deanna J. Fish, MS, CPOJessica L. Corso, CO, LOTiffany Graham, MSPO, CPO, LPOKyle Sherk, MS, CPO, FAAOP Darren Poidevin, CPO/LPO Christina Hinton

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y OS22 • SSC13: The Economic Science of Prosthetic Rehabilitation

Hear the results of the Academy’s latest State of the Science Conference, jointly held with the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association in late 2017, which produced proceedings that include reprints of relevant economic publications, multidisciplinary perspective pieces, and an introduction to economic science for those working in amputee rehabilitation.Phillip M. Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOPM. Jason Highsmith, PhD, DPT, PT, CP, FAAOPDavid Boone, PhD


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Special Event y SE5 • Journal Club

Join us for a live presentation and discussion of this month's journal club article. You will learn more about this new endeavor, participate in our first discussion session and find out how to create a local journal club.

Note: Participants must read the designated article prior to participating.

Free PapersProsthetics/General

y FP53 • Effect of Experimental Powered Prosthesis

y FP54 • Electroencephalogram-Based Brain-Computer Interface and Lower-Limb Prosthesis Control: A Case Study

The purpose of this study was to establish the feasibility of manipulating a prosthetic knee directly by using a brain-computer interface (BCI) system in a transfemoral amputee.William T. Lovegreen, MS, CPODouglas Murphy, MD

y FP55 • Predicting Low-Mobility Amputees Who Will Benefit from an MPK

There are known limitations to the usefulness and validity of the Medicare Functional Classification Level (K-level) system for patient classification. K-level assignment relies heavily on subjective information and the varied experience and personal opinions of care providers. This report describes an alternative objective classification system to identify patients who will benefit from an MPK.Kenton R. Kaufman, PhD, PE

y FP56 • Matching Individuals Based on Comorbid Health Reveals Improved Function for MPK

By matching 1:50 individuals with an MPK to 1:50 individuals with a non-MPK, and to 1:50 individuals with a BK amputation based on comorbid health status, it was possible to compare functionality among individuals of similar health. Results showed improved function for MPK users over non-MPK users, and the improvement practically split the functional gap between AK and BK amputees in half.Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD, CP, FAAOP

y FP57 • Needs Assessment Pilot Survey for a Doctoral Program in Orthotics and Prosthetics

The concept of a terminal doctoral degree in orthotics and prosthetics has been discussed in various groups for several years. The discussion of a professional doctorate has centered on the themes of professional roles, demand, and economic justification. This needs assessment survey was designed as a pilot survey for the profession to assess opinions regarding education and the doctoral pathway.Thomas Karolewski, CP/L, FAAOP

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on Hip KineticsOur experiment was an (n=1) case study analyzing joint kinetics when the subject used an experimental prosthesis that provides powered assist at the knee and ankle and compared it to the joint kinetics while the subject used his habitual passive prosthesis. The main finding was that the powered prosthesis reduced hip flexion moment on the prosthetic side during preswing.Maximilian Tobias Spencer



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y A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pediatric Lower-Extremity Orthotic Intervention Using Dynamic Systems

Sponsored by: Allard USA and Surestep

Learn tips and techniques to assist with the optimization of the performance of orthotic intervention for pediatric treatment. Enhance your understanding of multidisciplinary approaches for desired outcomes using dynamic lower-extremity systems for children. Learn to create documentation to support the medical necessity of the chosen treatment plan.

y Socket Selection Criteria and Alignment Considerations

Sponsored by: Alps South

An overview of the selection of the type of socket and interface in relation to residual-limb shape, tissue type, components, and projected vocation, along with alignment considerations.

y Stance Control Orthotic Application in Chronic and Acute Patient Applications

Sponsored by: Becker Orthopedic

Chronic and acute patient categories present unique challenges in the use of stance control technology. Success has been directly linked to a physical trial with an evaluation orthosis. In this approach, a practitioner can ascertain if any physical restraints exist from the

late effects of a neuromuscular deficit in chronic patients. In acute cases, the practitioner can initiate gait retraining and determine if sufficient muscular strength exists for the patient to initiate over-the-ground weight bearing. In either category, patients undergo physical challenges when using the trial orthosis and, if successful, can transition to a custom device. This workshop will cover the unique physical limits of acute and chronic applications and provide a practicum on the use of the PreStride immediate fit stance control orthosis.

y Using Controlled Ankle Mobilization and Alignment to Improve Gait Function with the Triple Action Ankle Joint

Sponsored by: Becker Orthopedic

The Triple Action ankle joint delivers ease of use with independently adjustable alignment, range of motion, and resistance to ankle motion. Triple Action was developed for controlled mobilization of the ankle in the orthotic treatment of stroke and cerebral palsy. This educational program presents the clinical application of the pediatric and adult Triple Action ankle joints. Learn how to optimize and evaluate the orthotic care you deliver using the Triple Action ankle joint and help your patients navigate the real world outside the exam room.

y Case by Case: Brace Selection Practicum

Sponsored by: Cascade Dafo

Most of us learn best by doing and putting theory into practice. In this advanced workshop, you’ll have an opportunity to work through multiple case studies and complex scenarios with your peers. After watching several patient videos and observing how gait is affected by various brace styles, you’ll use your clinical expertise to recommend bracing solutions and select orthoses and optimizations. Along the way, you’ll hone your assessment skills and learn about new DAFO products. This is an advanced course for experienced DAFO users. For a refresher on the basics, complete our Intro to Dynamic Bracing course series online prior to attending.

y Conservative Treatment of Adult Scoliosis and Hyperkyposis

Sponsored by: Cascade Orthopedic Supply, Inc.

Participants of this course will acquire an understanding of patient and component selection utilized when creating a dynamic TLSO treatment option for adults with painful degenerative scoliosis. Participants will also gain knowledge and skills for fitting a dynamic TLSO while learning how to identify and support adjunctive treatment for physical therapists.

Technical Workshops

Technical Workshops are presentations featuring the newest products and technology in the O&P industry. Sessions run concurrently during the morning and afternoon.

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y Upper-Limb Innovations and the Espire Elbow System from College Park Industries

Sponsored by: College Park Industries

This presentation will cover new innovations from College Park Industries, including the Espire Elbow family of elbow systems, the mechanical and electronic locking Axis shoulder joint, and M-finger partial-hand solutions. In addition to determining which member of the Espire family would be most appropriate for your patients, control strategy selection criteria for the Pro and Hybrid will be discussed. Reimbursement and coding recommendations will be discussed as well.

yNew K2 and K3 Knee Solutions from College Park Industries

Sponsored by: College Park Industries

This workshop will provide an overview of the concepts behind the development of the Guardian mechanical, Victor pneumatic, and future Capital hydraulic knees from College Park Industries. Details on the features of the products and patient selection criteria will be discussed. In addition, this workshop will provide a general review of the gait requirements for transfemoral amputees.

y Transtibial, High-Activity Assessment and Alignment

Sponsored by: Fillauer

The process of selecting a “high-activity” foot is often based on a feeling, a deal, or a brand, and mounting those posteriorly attached devices can sometimes seem like too much of a risk. New research published this year by the University of Washington indicates that we should be fitting these devices as a standard for higher activity patients, but the process can be intimidating. We will show alignment and fabrication of our posterior-mounted feet from start to finish with repeatable methodology and some great new tools to simplify the process and achieve terrific results.

yMotion Control Upper-Extremity Components with TASKA® Certification

Sponsored by: Fillauer

Join Motion Control for a fact-filled four hours of the latest in upper-extremity prosthetics. We will present the NEXO system, the latest in lightweight, easy-to-fabricate, body-powered prostheses. Motion Control will discuss myoelectic control and adjustment with the iOS (Apple)-based user interface and the

TASKA hand. TASKA is the most robust multiarticulating hand on the market, and it is water resistant! Learn more about the features of the TASKA hand and the simplicity of the user interface. Attendance for the entire course will be required for TASKA certification.

y The NEURO SWING AFO: Scientifically Grounded Technology for the Orthotic Management of Neurological Disorders

Sponsored by: Fior & Gentz GMBH

Take part in a course about a breakthrough technology grounded in scientific research for the proper orthotic management of neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, CMT, and more. The NEURO SWING ankle joint system was engineered in Germany and patented in 2013. Ever since, hundreds of users around the world have benefitted from improved orthotic treatment. The AFO design matches the pathological gait based on the user’s physical condition and offers the possibility of independent alignment adjustments of the segments and customized mechanical forces according to activity level, weight, range of motion, and manual muscle tests. The AFO is fully adjustable according to the user needs during the rehabilitation process. You will also learn about a new casting technique and the use of the Orthothis Configurator software to design the AFO. Welcome to a new era in orthotic treatment!

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Technical Workshops

y iFIT Transtibial Prosthesis Workshop: Immediate Fit, Innovative Technology

Sponsored by: iFit Prosthetics

The iFIT prosthesis was developed to create an affordable and readily accessible prosthetic device for a large and growing number of people with lower-limb loss. The prosthesis can be fit in a single session with hand tools and customized to each patient. The adjustable buckle system makes it an ideal device for new amputees who experience drastic limb volume changes, as well as for patients with vascular disease. This presentation will review the key features and advantages of the iFIT, who it is for, and how the prosthesis is fit. It will also touch on recently completed research on the iFIT system. A certification quiz will follow the presentation.

y The End of Rigid Sockets: The Latest Advancements in Socket-less Sockets™

Sponsored by: Martin Bionics Innovations, LLC

Through working with NASA, Martin Bionics created counterintuitive new methods for connecting prosthetic devices to amputees using conforming materials and fabrics versus encapsulating the limb with traditional rigid plastics. The Martin Bionics’ Socket-less Socket™ technology fits like a sneaker and provides superior control and unparalleled comfort and conformity. Discover all-new socket configurations for all amputation levels. This session will

discuss how fitting the Socket-less Socket™ technology offers a more efficient clinical practice, increased revenue, and fewer follow-up adjustment appointments compared to conventional fitting methods.

y Functional Solutions for Partial-Hand Amputations

Sponsored by: Naked Prosthetics

Most upper-limb amputations are traumatic in origin, and 94 percent of them occur at the fingers and metacarpals. Naked Prosthetics will be addressing partial-hand amputation and finding a prosthetic solution, and discussing how our prostheses are engineered for strength.

y Safety, Stability, and Dynamics with the latest in Microprocessor Technology from Össur: PROPRIO FOOT, RHEO KNEE XC, and Össur Logic Technology

Sponsored by: Össur

Össur’s commitment to changes in our profession is displayed in this four-hour workshop covering the latest technologies to address comorbidities and help improve rehabilitation and outcomes. See the next generation of microprocessor foot technology: the all-new PROPRIO FOOT and the RHEO KNEE XC with a patient-model demonstration. ÖssurLogic software will also be demonstrated to provide participants with an understanding of how to implement the software for training the user and capture objective data relative to the user’s daily activities.

y Latest Developments in Technology for Upper-Limb Loss and Deficiency

Sponsored by: Össur

Join us to learn about the latest advancements in upper-limb technology by Össur. This session will focus on the Touch Solutions upper-limb product line for full and partial hand. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with product champions to deepen their level of understanding of these exciting advances.

y New Knee Offerings for Transfemoral Amputees and ALLUX Certification

Sponsored by: PROTEOR USA

Learn about the latest offerings from PROTEOR and Nabtesco to address the many needs of transfemoral amputees. Learn about new mechanical hydraulic knees as well as the ALLUX. The ALLUX is the world’s first and only hydraulic four-bar knee. All clinicians who complete this course will receive ALLUX certification.

y New Innovations from the RUSH Foot Collection, Including the EVAQ8

Sponsored by: PROTEOR USA

Learn about the latest developments in the RUSH Foot collection, including the new, fully integrated vacuum system—the RUSH FOOT EVAQ8. See how these developments can help you offer the best in patient care and performance.

y New Approach to Promote Increased Control and Function for the Transfemoral Amputee, an Introduction of a Unique Functional Articulating foot, and a Re-introduction of the Sensor Knee

Sponsored by: ST&G USA Corp.

Transfemoral sockets are compromised from anatomical control, compounded by prosthetic knee moment of inertia effect. The MAS Socket 2.0 offers superior anatomical contour and bony lock to greatly eliminate control issues. ST&G will also reintroduce the Sensor Knee and present the ToeFlex Foot, which features a novel functional articulating foot design.

y Townsend AFO and KAFO Innovations

Sponsored by: Townsend Design/Thuasne USA

Explore the clinical and functional benefits of lightweight composite AFOs and KAFOs. Anterior and posterior SpryStep off-the-shelf AFOs are now available in



custom versions. A new dynamic KAFO incorporates this innovation technology featuring a spiral posterior lateral strut that fits more easily into shoes and is incredibly durable and cosmetically superior.

y Innovative Spinal Bracing Solutions

Sponsored by: Townsend Design/Thuasne USA

This workshop will acquaint you with O&P focused spinal solutions made in the USA and in Europe by Townsend and its parent company (Thuasne). Cost-effective, time-efficient, patient-friendly solutions. Come try on a universal-sized sternal bar TLSO, a very adjustable Jewett-type brace, and other unique designs.

y Using CAD/CAM to Elevate Your Clinic and Prepare for 3D Printing

Sponsored by: Vorum

Every 79 seconds, somewhere in the world, a patient benefits from a custom prosthetic or orthotic device designed and manufactured using Vorum’s CAD/CAM technology. Learn more about how Vorum enables you to standardize your clinic’s processes by using ultra-accurate 3D scanning technology,

repeatable design techniques, and customized patient reports. Attend this hands-on workshop to see demonstrations of how your casting and plaster process can be translated to digital workflows for O&P devices. This workshop will cover 3D printing industry trends and how CAD/CAM can prepare your clinic for 3D printing.

y Improving Comfort and Suspension by Regulating Limb Temperature

Sponsored by: WillowWood

Common prosthetic interface materials have insulating properties that can lead to excessive perspiration, patient discomfort, skin irritation, and loss of suspension. WillowWood’s SmartTemp® Liner addresses these issues through innovative use of a phase change material (PCM). The PCM particles in the liner absorb heat generated by the amputee’s body, then release the stored heat as the skin cools. This workshop will examine the material properties, clinical applications, and research outcomes for this liner, and introduce the newest addition to the Alpha family.

y CAD/CAM Modifications Design Essentials

Sponsored by: WillowWood

This highly informational, hands-on workshop examines how CAD technology enables O&P technicians, assistants, and practitioners to easily modify scanned images in preparation for fabrication. Featured in the workshop is OMEGA® CAD Software by WillowWood. Emphasis is placed on its user interface, workspace, and workflow tools. Attendees will work directly with CAD software throughout the course.

y C-Brace: Step into Your FutureSponsored by: Ottobock

Learn more about the new C-Brace, as well as Ottobock’s other innovative KAFO solutions. Discover what the new C-Brace has to offer, including the sleek diagnostic trial tool. Gather tips on device selection, casting techniques, and final fittings. Encourage and inspire your patients to walk normally and safely, and live life more fully.

Technical Workshops



y Making the Right Decisions on Mechatronic Technology for Your Patients

Sponsored by: Ottobock

Advances in prosthetic technology are transforming patient outcomes more than ever. This course will review mechatronic solutions from Ottobock for both lower- and upper-limb amputees. We will focus on functional differences, patient selection, fitting, and training tips. We will introduce new product updates to C-Leg, Genium, and X3 and make sure you leave with an understanding of what technology to use to enhance your clinical-practice outcomes.

y Improving Practice ProfitabilitySponsored by: OPIE Software

Come learn why thousands of O&P professionals trust OPIE Software to be the backbone of their practices. No other software company has the skills and experience to partner with you in your success. We will show you how you can increase your profitability with the multiplying power of OPIE and our new Business Intelligence program.

y OPIE Users Group MeetingSponsored by: OPIE Software

This meeting is a must for current OPIE users who want to see the latest and greatest innovation from OPIE software. Secure, cloud-based practice management, advanced dashboards, and analytics tools are just some of the new things that you will be able to experience.

y Orthotic Management for Adult and Pediatric Patients Featuring the Fuzion and Spectrum Orthotic Systems

Sponsored by: Orthomerica Products

The foot and ankle complex is frequently affected by deterioration of the joints and ligamentous structures secondary in trauma, inflammatory diseases and degenerative changes. This 2 -hour presentation reviews

the anatomy of the foot and ankle and discusses common pathologies that cause dysfunction. A full spectrum of orthotic management strategies is discussed to improve alignment, increase function and relieve pain. This presentation also presents innovative approaches to the management of patients with deformities and spasticiy using materials that fuse traditional plastics with colorful, skin friendly foam.

y Orthotic Design Concepts for Charcot Foot Syndrome and Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Sponsored by: Orthomerica Products

The foot and ankle complex is frequently affected by deterioration of the joints and ligamentous structures secondary in trauma, inflammatory diseases and degenerative changes. This 4 -hour presentation reviews the effects that diabetes myelitis and peripheral neuropathy can have on the foot. Treatment options to unweight diabetic foot ulcers and a new approach to treating Charcot disease will introduce a new alignment technology for all custom walking orthoses including OWLS, shark-o, and CROW designs. This new technology offers a dynamic and adjustable solution to aligning orthoses normally aligned by grinding soling material. This new system can eliminate hours of technician time when fitting “custom walking” style boots.

y Bone Anchored Prosthetics- Eliminating the Socket - The

OPRA SystemSponsored by: Integrum Inc. & Ottobock NAOttobock and Integrum have alwaysstrived to provide innovative solutions for transfemoral amputees. Exciting opportunities lie ahead! The OPRA (Osseointegrated Protheses for Rehabilitation of Amputees) implant system has been used by hundreds of amputees in a growing number of centers around the world, (14 currently) since

the first surgery in 1990. Our innovative, FDA provided HDE technology is based on osseointegration, a coined team representing the direct connection of a titanium implant to bone. This bone in growth allows a direct skeletal connection of an artificial limb to the amputee’s body. Several benefits, such as increased prosthetic use, improved mobility, and enhanced quality of life, have been demonstrated. Prosthetists are invited to attend this seminar which introduces this revolutionary approach to amputee care including a review of component selection through the perspective of a closed chain system. Additionally, patient selection, surgical procedures, rehabilitation protocols, and a thorough review of the Axor II and its’ design principles will be covered.

y Conquering the Unique Challenges of the K2 and K3

AmputeeSponsored by: LegWorks

Indications for the All-Terrain Knee. Patented AutoLock Technology function and clinical benefits of amputee engagement/release methods. Review of swing phase mechanisms and comparison to the All-Terrain Knee’s Variable Cadence Controller technology. Live patient model fitting for demonstration of adjustments and training. Contrast between Premium models and common water knees.

The Infinite Socket™ TT-S is the slimmest, dynamic, dual-walled prosthetic socket offering daily volume adjustability. The training will provide an in-depth look at the features, a series of hands-on demonstrations, and certify you to fit the most adjustable multi-durometer socket on the market. Become certified today.

Technical Workshops


y Introducing the Infinite Socket™ TT-SSponsored by: LIM Innovations


Specialty Tracks

Pedorthic y Adult and Pediatric Biomechanics

Review the biomechanics of gait and Perry’s model of “rockers”. This lecture will look at the critical joints of the foot and ankle and how their function is essential to smooth ambulation. We will also briefly review development of the lower limb in children, and highlight some key points for consideration.Seamus Kennedy, B.Eng (Mech), C Ped

y Predictable Changes in Posture and Gait Secondary to Partial Foot Amputation

The incidence of partial foot amputation is seen as increasing secondary to the epidemics of obesity and diabetes. These amputations have predictable negative consequences with respect to posture and gait. Resolving these issues is tantamount to helping partial foot patients regain a more neutral posture and more functional gait. Robert Meier, CO

y Informing Decisions About Dysvascular Partial Foot Amputation Using a Shared Decision-making Approach

This presentation will describe the development of shared decision-making resources for persons facing amputation due to dysvascular disease, as well as training materials for clinicians who wish to engage in shared decision-making. Review interviews about the lived experience of partial foot amputation surgery, which provide insights to better inform people about this difficult healthcare decision.Stefania Fatone, PhD

y Leg Length Inequality: To Treat or Not To Treat?Often limb length inequality can be overlooked when evaluating or treating patients. Learn about the effects of a LLD, techniques for measurement and effective methods to treat this common finding.Kathy Siesel, DPM

y Pedorthic Management of the Partial Foot Amputation

The goal of this presentation is to assist clinicians in: Identifying the types of amputation; Accommodating the unique pathomechanics of the amputated foot; Preventing and healing neuropathic ulceration, and; Determining appropriate footwear and orthosis design.Louis N. Iannuzzi, DPT, C Ped

Mastectomy y Are All Breast Prostheses Created Equal?

This presentation will look at a data-driven comparison of breast prostheses from different manufacturers including sizing, weight, and materials. (An AABCP Fellowship course)

y PTSD in the workplace: Post-mastectomy fitter burnout!

An objective look at the signs, symptoms and causes of provider burnout including suggestions to overcome healthcare workplace stress. (An AABCP Fellowship course)

y Post Mastectomy in the Global Arena An overview of global statistics of breast cancer, culturally-based post-mastectomy issues and different approaches to fitter education.

y Informational Needs of the Post-Mastectomy Patient

A preliminary review of the initial data in a study whose aim was to determine informational needs of post-mastectomy patients in the United States.

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y Spouses and ChildrenSpouses and Children must complete a registration form to attend sessions or visit the Exhibit Hall. Registered individuals may purchase tickets for guests, their spouse, or family members. Children 10 and under are free, and children ages 11–18 pay $135. Those over the age of 18 must pay the full applicable registration fee. Everyone attending the Welcome Reception must be registered or purchase a reception ticket.

Children 10 and under are allowed in the Exhibit Hall but must have adult supervision. Certified clinicians eligible for Academy membership may not register under the Spouses and Children category. Those attending the Annual Meeting to earn continuing education credits for any professional organization may not register under the Spouses and Children category.

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Platinum

Alps (727) 528-8566

FAX: (727) 528-8862

www.easyliner.com

Booth 415It is the mission of ALPS to deliver innovative products that improve the lives of those with mobility challenges. With four divisions—prosthetics, orthotics, silicone, and post-surgical—it’s our goal of “Making Lives Better” that pushes us to provide a superior product to all of our customers.

GOLD PARTNERS

Allard USA (888) 678-6548

FAX: (800) 289-0809

www.allardusa.com

Booth 420Allard USA is the world leader in the carbon fiber AFO market. We are continually researching the biomechanical needs of patients and investing in state-of-the art materials and technology to develop and manufacture a full range of quality AFOs. Allard USA products also include pediatric and small adult hip orthoses, contracture management, soft goods braces, spinal orthoses, and splinting and bracing materials.

American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics

(703) 836-7114

FAX: (703) 836-0838

www.abcop.org

Booth 811The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) is the premier credentialing organization for orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics, representing more than 12,000 certified individuals and nearly 5,000 accredited facilities. ABC’s mission is to establish and advocate for the highest patient care and organizational standards in the provision of safe and effective patient care.

Academy Premier Partners

Thank you to our Platinum and Gold Partners whose generous support allows us to provide the highest level of education for the O&P profession. The Academy acknowledges and appreciates the strong support it receives from exhibitors.


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http://www.allardusa.com

http://www.abcop.org


Premier Partners

College Park Industries

(800) 728-7950

FAX: (586) 294-0067

www.college-park.com

Booth 101College Park Industries creates custom-built prosthetic solutions. With headquarters in Warren, Michigan, all products are thoughtfully designed and manufactured in the United States. In 2019, College Park introduces the Espire Elbow series. This elbow is easy to use and anatomically correct, propelling the industry toward a New Era in Motion.

Endolite (800) 548-3534

FAX: (800) 929-3636

www.endolite.com

Booth 113Endolite is part of the Blatchford Group, a world-leading rehabilitation provider with 128 years of innovation and expertise in lower-limb prosthetic technology. By using our rich heritage, clinical expertise, and innovative technology we are able to shape the future of our industry and improve patient mobility.

Fillauer (423) 624-0946 ext. 293

FAX: (423) 629-7936

www.fillauer.com

Booth 215Fillauer, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a global leader in the manufacturing, fabrication, and development of orthotics and prosthetics. Included in Fillauer’s comprehensive brand portfolio are Fillauer Feet, Hosmer Hooks, Motion Control Myoelectrics, PDQ Ovens, and Trautman Tools & Equipment.

Freedom Innovations (949) 748-0716

FAX: (949) 672-0084

www.freedom-innovations.com

Booth 419Freedom Innovations designs, manufactures, and markets advanced technology lower-limb prosthetic solutions that allow amputees to step beyond their limitations and enter a new world of freedom and confidence. Focused on developing world-class lower-limb prosthetic devices in close collaboration with amputees and prosthetists, Freedom Innovations’ solutions encompass technological innovations, training, education, and consultative support. Based in Irvine, California, Freedom Innovations’ lower-limb prosthetics, including the Plié® 3, Kinterra®, Kinnex, and Renegade®, are distributed in more than 40 countries around the world.

Opie Software (352) 331-3741

FAX: (352) 727-4018

www.opiesoftware.com

Booth 711OPIE Software leads the profession in developing business best practices by harnessing the power of data. We have rebuilt OPIE from the ground up to take advantage of today’s technology and enhance the clinical and administrative experiences. We are a proven leader in the field and trusted by more independent practices to be the backbone of their business. We are dedicated to your success!

Össur Americas, Inc. (949) 382-3842

FAX: (949) 362-3888

www.ossur.com

Booth 414Össur is a leading global manufacturer of noninvasive orthopedics. Visit us at booth 414 to see innovative technologies, including the new Pro-Flex® Torsion line of prosthetic feet, the weatherproof RHEO KNEE®, and the Supro Wrist. Other highlights include our OA and Injury Solutions products featuring the Unloader One® and Rebound® PCL.

A Blatchford Company


http://www.college-park.com

http://www.endolite.com

http://www.fillauer.com

http://www.freedom-innovations.com

http://www.opiesoftware.com

http://www.ossur.com


Premier Partners

Ottobock (512) 806-2648

FAX: (512) 806-2714

www.ottobockus.com

Booth 714Ottobock was founded in Germany in 1919 by a prosthetist, Otto Bock. His vision of restoring mobility lives on today, growing to 50+ locations and reaching 100+ countries. The global leader in prosthetic and orthotic technology, Ottobock’s mission is to help people maintain or regain their freedom of movement.

Proteor USA (855) 450-7300

www.proteorusa.com

Booth 206PROTEOR USA puts the #HumanFirst…ALWAYS. For over 100 years, PROTEOR has been a European leader in orthotics and prosthetics. Global expansion has brought the progressive product portfolio to the United States as PROTEOR USA! By designing and manufacturing innovative products, we provide orthotic and prosthetic solutions that allow individuals worldwide to live the life they love without limitations. The exciting new expanded premium product line now includes everything from the virtually indestructible RUSH Foot collection, to the advanced MPK technology of the ALLUX, to basic orthotic management (AFLEX ankle joints) and materials. Discover PROTEOR USA. A whole NEW look. A whole NEW vibe. A whole NEW world. We are PROTEOR USA. www.proteorusa.com

SPS (800) 767-7776 ext. 1241

www.spsco.com

Booth 614SPS is the leading distributor of orthotic and prosthetic products in the United States. SPS offers more than 400,000 O&P products including the latest technology in prosthetic feet, prosthetic knees, prosthetic liners, and orthotic devices. Through its five strategically positioned distribution centers, SPS is able to provide thousands of clinics their O&P products within a day or two, enabling them to provide for patients quickly and efficiently. For more information, visit SPS’ website at www.spsco.com.

Townsend Designs/Thuasne USA

(661) 837-1795

FAX: (800) 798-2722

www.townsenddesign.com

Booth 1105Townsend Design, the USA subsidiary of The Thuasne Group, is the O&P industry’s most supportive and respected manufacturer of knee orthoses, composite AFOs, custom KAFOs, non-custom spinal orthoses, rehabilitation and compression braces. Townsend offers proprietary custom, customized, and OTS bracing solutions. In-house CPOs, Cos, and orthotic technicians collaborate with O&P customers who utilize Townsend’s technology to optimize patient mobility and function. Visit our exhibit or our website for new product updates.

WillowWood (740) 869-3377

FAX: (740) 869-4374

www.willowwoodco.com

Booth 310From product development to assembly line, WillowWood’s passionate and dedicated team creates, improves, and distributes high-quality prosthetic devices with a single shared motivation: to help people get back to the lives they love. Visit WillowWood® at booths 310, 211, 213, and 312 for more information or call (740) 869-3377.


http://www.ottobockus.com

http://www.proteorusa.com

http://www.proteorusa.com

http://www.spsco.com

http://www.spsco.com

http://www.townsenddesign.com

http://www.willowwoodco.com


■ Platinum Partner ■ Gold Partner ■ Silver Partner

■ Acor Orthopaedic, Inc.

■ Airlite Plastics Company

■ Allard USA

■ Alps South

■ Alternative Prosthetic Services

■ American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC)

■ American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA)

■ American Prosthetic Components, LLC

■ Amfit, Inc.

■ Amputee Coalition

■ Anodyne

■ Apis Footwear Company

■ APO Technologies, Inc.

■ Aspen Medical Products, Inc.

■ Becker Orthopedic

■ Bi Medical, LLC

■ BioSculptor Corporation

■ Blue Diamond Orthopedic

■ Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)

■ Bremer Group Company

■ Brightree, LLC

■ Bulldog Tools

■ Cailor Fleming Insurance

■ Cascade Dafo, Inc.

■ Cascade Orthopedic Supply, Inc.

■ Click Medical

■ Coapt

■ College Park Industries, Inc.

■ Comfort Products, Inc.

■ Coyote Design

■ Create O&P

■ Curbell Plastics, Inc.

■ Custom Composite Manufacturing, Inc.

■ Cypress Adaptive, LLC

■ DARCO International

■ DAW Industries, Inc.

■ DJO Global Company

■ DME MAC Medicare Contractors

■ Drew Shoe Corporation

■ Endolite

■ Engineered Silicone Products, LLC

■ Epica Applied Technologies

■ Fabtech Systems

■ Fillauer

■ Fior & Gentz GmbH

■ Forrest Stump

■ Fred’s Legs, Inc.

■ Freedom Innovations

■ Friddle’s Orthopedic Appliances, Inc.

■ Grace Prosthetic Fabrication, Inc.

■ Hersco Ortho Labs

■ iFit Prosthetics, LLC

■ Integrum, Inc.

■ International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics (IIOP)

■ JMMR, Inc.

■ JMS Plastics Supply

■ Kinetic Research

■ Kingsley Manufacturing Company

■ KISS Technologies, LLC

■ Knit-Rite, Inc.

■ Launch Pad

■ LegWorks

■ LIM Innovations

■ Lord Custom Molded Shoes, Inc.

■ Lumbrella

■ Martin Bionics

■ Med Spec (ASO EVO)

■ Meditech Group, LLC

■ Mile High Orthotics Lab

■ Motion Unlimited

■ Naked Prosthetics

■ National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE)

■ New Option Sports

■ New Step Orthotic Lab, Inc.

■ Nymbl Systems

■ O&P EDGE (The)/Amplitude

■ OHI

■ OP Solutions

■ OPAF & The First Clinics

■ Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA)

■ OPIE Software

■ Orfit Industries America

■ Orthofeet, Inc.

■ Orthomerica® Products, Inc.

■ Osseointegration Group of Australia

■ Össur Americas, Inc.

■ Ottobock

■ OTN Implants BV

■ Paceline, Inc.

■ PEL, LLC

■ Powerstep

■ PROTEOR USA

■ Restorative Care of America

■ Royal Knit, Inc.

■ Simona America

■ Soletech, Inc.

■ Spinal Technologies, Inc. SILVER

■ SPS

■ ST&G USA Corporation

■ Taipei Smart Materials Ltd. Co.

■ Tamarack Habilitation Technologies

■ Tillges Technologies

■ Titan O&P Fabrications, Inc.

■ Townsend Design/Thuasne USA

■ TRS, Inc.

■ Tru-Mold Shoes

■ Turbomed Orthotics

■ U.S. Orthotics

■ Vorum

■ WBC Industries, Inc

■ WillowWood®

■ Wolters Kluwer

ExhibitorsThe Academy acknowledges and sincerely appreciates the strong support it receives from all exhibitors.

(This is a list of exhibitors as of November 5, 2018. Visit academyannualmeeting.org for the latest list of exhibiting companies.)




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