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Friday, February 28, 2025
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
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Annual Member Business Meeting Registration Grand E,F,C-South & D-South
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
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Annual Member Business Meeting Registration
Room: Centennial II-IV
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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Morning Break with Coffee
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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Morning Break with Coffee
Room: Centennial Foyer
Special Event
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Nursing Room
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Nursing Room
Room: Meeting Planner Office 4
Special Event
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration - Open
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration - Open
Room: Centennial Foyer
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Speaker Ready Room
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Speaker Ready Room
Room: Show Office
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
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Annual Academy Member Business Meeting - Meet The Board
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
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Annual Academy Member Business Meeting - Meet the Board
Room: Centennial II-IV
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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2026 Exhibitor Sign-Up
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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2026 Exhibitor Sign-Up
Submitter:
Kate Feuling
– AAOP
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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2026 Exhibitor Sign-Up Assistance
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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2026 Exhibitor Sign-Up Assistance
Room: Chicago AB
Submitter:
Kate Feuling
– AAOP
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
ET
New Tools to Digitize and Optimize Partial Hand Prosthesis Fittings
Presenter:
Levin Sliker
– Point Designs, LLC.
Presenter:
Chris Baschuk, MPO, CPO, FAAOP(D)
– Point Designs LLC
Clinical Technique
CE: 1.0 CEU
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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New Tools to Digitize and Optimize Partial Hand Prosthesis Fittings
Room: The Learning Center
Presenter:
Levin Sliker
– Point Designs, LLC.
Presenter:
Chris Baschuk, MPO, CPO, FAAOP(D)
– Point Designs LLC
Clinical Technique
Sponsored By
CE: 1.0 CEU
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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The Inclusive Lens in Perspective and Practice
Session Leader:
Kiley L. Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Northwestern University
Speaker:
Amandi Rhett, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers)
– Baylor College of Medicine
Speaker:
Tonya Parker, MTh (she/her/hers)
– Georgia Institute of Technology
Speaker:
Scott Thach, MSPO, CPO (he/him/his)
– Shriners Children's Hawaii
Speaker:
Brogan Comstock, BS, MSOP (she/her/hers)
– Harborview Medical Center
Change Management
CE: 1.5 CEU
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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The Inclusive Lens in Perspective and Practice
Room: Regency VII
Session Leader:
Kiley L. Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Northwestern University
Speaker:
Amandi Rhett, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers)
– Baylor College of Medicine
Speaker:
Tonya Parker, MTh (she/her/hers)
– Georgia Institute of Technology
Speaker:
Scott Thach, MSPO, CPO (he/him/his)
– Shriners Children's Hawaii
Speaker:
Brogan Comstock, BS, MSOP (she/her/hers)
– Harborview Medical Center
Change Management
CE: 1.5 CEU
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Lasting Influences of COVID on O&P Practice and Education
Session Leader:
Kierra J. Falbo, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Moderator:
Kierra J. Falbo, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Speaker:
Kyle R. Leister, PhD, CPO
– East Tennessee State University
Speaker:
Jennifer A. Richards, MA, CPO (she/her/hers)
– University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center
Speaker:
John T. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his)
– Northwestern University
Organized Session
CE: 1.5 CEU
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Lasting Influences of COVID on O&P Practice and Education
Room: Centennial II-IV
Session Leader:
Kierra J. Falbo, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Moderator:
Kierra J. Falbo, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Speaker:
Kyle R. Leister, PhD, CPO
– East Tennessee State University
Speaker:
Jennifer A. Richards, MA, CPO (she/her/hers)
– University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center
Speaker:
John T. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his)
– Northwestern University
Organized Session
CE: 1.5 CEU
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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The Future of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring in Action
Session Leader:
Zachary Wright, PhD
– Coapt, LLC
Speaker:
Kristi Turner, DHS, OTR/L
– Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Speaker:
Patricia Rogel, CO, OTR (she/her/hers)
– Chicago Pediatric Orthotics
Speaker:
Jennifer L. Johansson, MS (she/her/hers)
– Liberating Technologies, Inc
Speaker:
Miriam Rafferty, PT, DPT, PhD
– Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Moderator:
Zachary Wright, PhD
– Coapt, LLC
Organized Session
CE: 1.5 CEU
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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The Future of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring in Action
Room: Centennial I
Session Leader:
Zachary Wright, PhD
– Coapt, LLC
Speaker:
Kristi Turner, DHS, OTR/L
– Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Speaker:
Patricia Rogel, CO, OTR (she/her/hers)
– Chicago Pediatric Orthotics
Speaker:
Jennifer L. Johansson, MS (she/her/hers)
– Liberating Technologies, Inc
Speaker:
Miriam Rafferty, PT, DPT, PhD
– Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Moderator:
Zachary Wright, PhD
– Coapt, LLC
Organized Session
CE: 1.5 CEU
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free Papers: Lower Limb Prosthetics: Gait and Mobility Assessment
Moderator:
Glen Thompson, MS,CPO
– Integrum
Q&A Moderator:
Matthew J. Major, PhD
– Northwestern Univerity and Department of Veterans Affairs
Free Paper
CE: 1.5 CEU
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free Papers: Lower Limb Prosthetics: Gait and Mobility Assessment
Room: Regency VI
Moderator:
Glen Thompson, MS,CPO
– Integrum
Q&A Moderator:
Matthew J. Major, PhD
– Northwestern Univerity and Department of Veterans Affairs
Free Paper
CE: 1.5 CEU
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
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Gait Classification in Individuals with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation Using K-means Clustering
Room: Regency VI
Presenter:
Toshiki Kobayashi, PhD
– The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Free Paper
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
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Markerless Motion Capture for Clinical Gait Analysis: Feasibility Study
Room: Regency VI
Presenter:
Anthony Cimorelli, III, CPO, MSPO (he/him/his)
– Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Free Paper
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
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Algorithm Development for Accelerometery-based Step & Wear Time Measurement in Lower Limb Prosthesis Users
Room: Regency VI
Presenter:
Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO (Hons) (she/her/hers)
– University of Washington
Free Paper
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Prosthetic Attention Among People with Lower Limb Bone-anchored Prostheses: A Pilot Study
Room: Regency VI
Presenter:
Cody L. McDonald, PhD, MPH, L/CPO (she/her/hers)
– University of Washington
Free Paper
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
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Viability of a Horizontal Ladder Task as a Functional Test of Somatosensation in Lower Limb Prosthesis Users
Room: Regency VI
Presenter:
Katie Bricarell, M.S.
– University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Free Paper
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Advances in O&P Care through Innovative Research
Session Leader:
Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD
– Hanger Clinic
Moderator:
Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD
– Hanger Clinic
Moderator:
Ashlie White, MSHLS, MA (she/her/hers)
– Amputee Coalition
Speaker:
Todd Farrell, PH.D
– Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Speaker:
Jason M. Wilken, PT, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Iowa
Speaker:
Sara Morgan, PhD, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Special Event
CE: 1.5 CEU
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Advances in O&P Care through Innovative Research
Room: Regency V
Session Leader:
Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD
– Hanger Clinic
Moderator:
Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD
– Hanger Clinic
Moderator:
Ashlie White, MSHLS, MA (she/her/hers)
– Amputee Coalition
Speaker:
Todd Farrell, PH.D
– Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Speaker:
Jason M. Wilken, PT, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Iowa
Speaker:
Sara Morgan, PhD, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Special Event
CE: 1.5 CEU
9:15 AM - 5:00 PM
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Technical Program
Session Leader:
Lindi Mitsou, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers)
– University of Hartford
Session Leader:
Duffy Felmlee, CPO
– University of Hartford
Speaker:
Gary G. Bedard, CO, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his)
– Rhode 401 LLC
Speaker:
Niles S. Leonard
– Leonard Industries
Speaker:
Michael Intorcia
– USG - United States Gypsum
Speaker:
Scott Wimberley, CPA, CTPO (he/him/his)
– Fabtech Systems, LLC.
Speaker:
Tim Fair, MSIDT LCPO
– Hanger Fabrication Network
Speaker:
Rob Schulman
Technical Program
CE: 7.0 CEU
9:15 AM - 5:00 PM
ET
Technical Program
Room: Embassy C
Session Leader:
Lindi Mitsou, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers)
– University of Hartford
Session Leader:
Duffy Felmlee, CPO
– University of Hartford
Speaker:
Gary G. Bedard, CO, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his)
– Rhode 401 LLC
Speaker:
Niles S. Leonard
– Leonard Industries
Speaker:
Michael Intorcia
– USG - United States Gypsum
Speaker:
Scott Wimberley, CPA, CTPO (he/him/his)
– Fabtech Systems, LLC.
Speaker:
Tim Fair, MSIDT LCPO
– Hanger Fabrication Network
Speaker:
Rob Schulman
Technical Program
CE: 7.0 CEU
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Technical Program
Room: Embassy C
Speaker:
Michael Intorcia
– USG - United States Gypsum
Technical Program
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
ET
Advancing AFO Custom Fabrication: Polypropylene vs. Composite Materials
Room: Embassy C
Speaker:
Gary G. Bedard, CO, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his)
– Rhode 401 LLC
Technical Program
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
Simplicity of Plastics with the Efficiencies of Carbon
Room: Embassy C
Speaker:
Scott Wimberley, CPA, CTPO (he/him/his)
– Fabtech Systems, LLC.
Technical Program
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Quantitative Safety Standards for Composite Orthotic and Prosthetic Fabrication”
Room: Embassy C
Speaker:
Niles S. Leonard
– Leonard Industries
Technical Program
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Prosthetic Alignment for Fabrication
Room: Embassy C
Speaker:
Tim Fair, MSIDT LCPO
– Hanger Fabrication Network
Technical Program
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Observations from International Humanitarian Fabrication and Clinical Experiences
Room: Embassy C
Speaker:
Rob Schulman
Technical Program
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
LEAN Management “Systems for Technicians"
Room: Embassy C
Speaker:
Scott Wimberley, CPA, CTPO (he/him/his)
– Fabtech Systems, LLC.
Technical Program
9:15 AM - 5:30 PM
ET
Foot-Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics Program
Session Leader:
Séamus Kennedy, BEng(Mech), CPed, FAAOP(A)
– Hersco Ortho Labs
Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
CE: 6.0 CEU
9:15 AM - 5:30 PM
ET
Foot-Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics Program
Room: Embassy D
Session Leader:
Séamus Kennedy, BEng(Mech), CPed, FAAOP(A)
– Hersco Ortho Labs
Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
CE: 6.0 CEU
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
ET
Fall Risk Among the Elderly: Assessment below and above the ankle
Room: Embassy D
Speaker:
Phillip M. Stevens, CPO, MEd
– Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education
Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
ET
Materials for Foot Orthoses: How to choose?
Room: Embassy D
Speaker:
Geza F. Kogler, PhD, CO
– Clinical Biomechanics Laboratory / Kennesaw State University
Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
Casting Light on the Dark Matter of Foot biomechanics: How Sheering Plantar Shear Shears the Foot
Room: Embassy D
Speaker:
Metin Yavuz, PhD
– shifatech inc
Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
ET
Typical Gait, Deviations, and Evaluations – A 90-minute workshop.
Room: Embassy D
Speaker:
Malaka (Graci) Finco, CPO, LPO, MS
– University of North Texas Health Science Center
Speaker:
Ashley Mullen, PhD, MSAT, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Baylor College of Medicine
Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
ET
Incorporating SCFO’s Into Your Practice
Room: Embassy D
Speaker:
Dennis J. Janisse, CPed
– National Pedorthic Services, Inc
Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Safely Addressing Leg Length Discrepancies.
Room: Embassy D
Speaker:
Séamus Kennedy, BEng(Mech), CPed, FAAOP(A)
– Hersco Ortho Labs
Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
State of the Science Program Committee Meeting (Invitation Only)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
State of the Science Program Committee Meeting (Invitation Only)
Room: Harris
Meeting Organizer:
Michelle Hall, MS, CPO, FAAOP(D) (she/her/hers)
– Gillette Children's
10:25 AM - 11:25 AM
ET
Engage! Dynamic Head and Trunk Orthotic Solutions to Improve Pediatric Performance and Participation
Presenter:
Katie Toth, MPO, CPO
– Surestep
Presenter:
Anne Pare, CO, LO
– Surestep
Presenter:
Camille Cruz, MS, CPO
– Surestep
Clinical Technique
CE: 1.0 CEU
10:25 AM - 11:25 AM
ET
Engage! Dynamic Head and Trunk Orthotic Solutions to Improve Pediatric Performance and Participation
Room: The Learning Center
Presenter:
Katie Toth, MPO, CPO
– Surestep
Presenter:
Anne Pare, CO, LO
– Surestep
Presenter:
Camille Cruz, MS, CPO
– Surestep
Clinical Technique
Sponsored By
CE: 1.0 CEU
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
ET
Exhibit Hall Open
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
ET
Exhibit Hall Open
Room: Grand Hall
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
ET
Exhibitor Lounge Open - Exhibitors Only
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
ET
Exhibitor Lounge Open - Exhibitors Only
Room: Chicago AB
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
Leveling Up Your Physical Exam: O&P Decision-Making and Communication
Session Leader:
Ashley Mullen, PhD, MSAT, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Baylor College of Medicine
Moderator:
Molly McCoy, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Hanger
Speaker:
Sally Kenworthy, PhD, MPO, CPO
– Baylor College of Medicine
Speaker:
Matthew A. Parente, MS, PT, CPO, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his)
– University of Hartford
Organized Session
CE: 1.5 CEU
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
Leveling up Your Physical Exam: O&P Decision-making and Communication
Room: Centennial II-IV
Session Leader:
Ashley Mullen, PhD, MSAT, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Baylor College of Medicine
Moderator:
Molly McCoy, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Hanger
Speaker:
Sally Kenworthy, PhD, MPO, CPO
– Baylor College of Medicine
Speaker:
Matthew A. Parente, MS, PT, CPO, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his)
– University of Hartford
Organized Session
CE: 1.5 CEU
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
Findings of the Academy's State of the Science Conference on 'Prosthetic Care Following Osseointegration Surgery
Session Leader:
Brian Kaluf, CP (he/him/his)
– Ottobock
Speaker:
Matthew Garibaldi, MS, CPO
– UCSF
Speaker:
Phillip M. Stevens, CPO, MEd
– Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education
Speaker:
Danielle Melton, MD (she/her/hers)
– University of Colorado School Of Medicine
Special Event
CE: 1.5 CEU
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
Findings of the Academy's State of the Science Conference on "Prosthetic Care Following Osseointegration Surgery" sponsored by ABC
Room: Regency VII
Session Leader:
Brian Kaluf, CP (he/him/his)
– Ottobock
Speaker:
Matthew Garibaldi, MS, CPO
– UCSF
Speaker:
Phillip M. Stevens, CPO, MEd
– Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education
Speaker:
Danielle Melton, MD (she/her/hers)
– University of Colorado School Of Medicine
Special Event
CE: 1.5 CEU
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
Interpreting Research + Journal Club
Session Leader:
Tara Wright, MSOP, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers)
– Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Speaker:
Tara Wright, MSOP, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers)
– Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Special Event
CE: 1.5 CEU
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
Interpreting Research + Journal Club
Room: Regency V
Session Leader:
Tara Wright, MSOP, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers)
– Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Speaker:
Tara Wright, MSOP, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers)
– Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Special Event
CE: 1.5 CEU
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
Free Papers: Lower Limb Prostheses: Prosthetic Feet
Moderator:
Bretta L. Fylstra, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education
Q&A Moderator:
Russ Lundstrom, MS
– Otto Bock HealthCare LP
Free Paper
CE: 1.5 CEU
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
Free Papers: Lower Limb Prostheses: Prosthetic Feet
Room: Regency VI
Moderator:
Bretta L. Fylstra, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education
Q&A Moderator:
Russ Lundstrom, MS
– Otto Bock HealthCare LP
Free Paper
CE: 1.5 CEU
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
ET
Effects of Low-Profile Prosthetic Foot Compliance on Gait
Room: Regency VI
Presenter:
Mark Geil, PhD
– Kennesaw State University
Free Paper
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
ET
Mixed Methods Pilot Study of a Slope Adaptive Foot
Room: Regency VI
Presenter:
Myrriah Laine Dyreson, CPO
– Minneapolis VA
Free Paper
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
ET
Towards Improved Mechanical Characterization of Prosthetic Feet
Room: Regency VI
Presenter:
Harrison L. Bartlett, Ph.D.
– Little Room Innovations, LLC
Free Paper
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
A Human-In-Loop Optimization Approach for Personalized Ankle-foot Prosthesis Stiffness to Maximize Comfort
Room: Regency VI
Presenter:
Matthew J. Major, PhD
– Northwestern Univerity and Department of Veterans Affairs
Free Paper
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
ET
Physiological Cost Index in Lower Limb Amputees: Insights from a Prosthetic Foot Feasibility Study
Room: Regency VI
Presenter:
Russ Lundstrom, MS
– Otto Bock HealthCare LP
Free Paper
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Meet the FabSci Society Co-Chair
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Meet the FabSci Society Co-Chair
Room: Academy Exchange (outside of Centennial Ballroom)
Co-Chair:
Lindi Mitsou, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers)
– University of Hartford
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
Gait Society Meeting (Academy Members & Invite Only)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
ET
Gait Society Meeting (Academy Members & Invite Only)
Room: Baker
Meeting Organizer:
Kiley L. Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Northwestern University
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
ET
Mastering the Future of Coapt: Insights from Industry Experts
Presenter:
Shawn Robinson,
– Coapt
Presenter:
Breanne Bowers, PT, DPT, CHT
– Coapt
Presenter:
Shane Grubbs, CPO/L, FAAOP
– Procare Ottobock.care
Presenter:
Richard Welling, Jr., MSPO, CPO, LPO
– Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Presenter:
Curt Bertram, CPO, FAAOP
– O & P Insight, LLC
Presenter:
Nick Gambill, CTP
– Fabco Prosthetics
Clinical Technique
CE: 1.0 CEU
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
ET
Mastering the Future of Coapt: Insights from Industry Experts
Room: The Learning Center
Presenter:
Shawn Robinson,
– Coapt
Presenter:
Breanne Bowers, PT, DPT, CHT
– Coapt
Presenter:
Shane Grubbs, CPO/L, FAAOP
– Procare Ottobock.care
Presenter:
Richard Welling, Jr., MSPO, CPO, LPO
– Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Presenter:
Curt Bertram, CPO, FAAOP
– O & P Insight, LLC
Presenter:
Nick Gambill, CTP
– Fabco Prosthetics
Clinical Technique
Sponsored By
CE: 1.0 CEU
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
Rising Professionals & NCOPE: Future Resident Luncheon
Session Leader:
Robin Seabrook
– NCOPE
Rising Professionals
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
Rising Professionals & NCOPE: Future Resident Luncheon
Room: International North
Session Leader:
Robin Seabrook
– NCOPE
Rising Professionals
12:30 PM - 2:20 PM
ET
Lunch, Grand Hall & Hanover Hall
12:30 PM - 2:20 PM
ET
Lunch, Grand Hall & Hanover Hall
Room: Grand Hall & Hanover Hall
12:35 PM - 1:05 PM
ET
From Injury to Triumph: Inspiring Journeys of Overcoming the Challenges of Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Presenter:
Becky Piper
– Allard USA
Presenter:
Wendy Garrett
– Allard USA
Product Display Showcase
CE: 0.50 CEU
12:35 PM - 1:05 PM
ET
From Injury to Triumph: Inspiring Journeys of Overcoming the Challenges of Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Room: Hanover Hall
Presenter:
Becky Piper
– Allard USA
Presenter:
Wendy Garrett
– Allard USA
Product Display Showcase
Sponsored By
CE: 0.50 CEU
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
ET
Thuasne’s Ortel T- Neck Range: Innovative Spinal Solutions
Presenter:
Sarah Glowa
– Thuasne
Product Display Showcase
CE: 0.50 CEU
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
ET
Thuasne’s Ortel T- Neck Range: Innovative Spinal Solutions
Room: Hanover Hall
Presenter:
Sarah Glowa
– Thuasne
Product Display Showcase
Sponsored By
CE: 0.50 CEU
1:30 PM
ET
Academy Road Trip Passport Turn In Due
1:30 PM
ET
Academy Road Trip Passport Turn In Due
Room: Academy Booth
Submitter:
Kate Feuling
– AAOP
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
Academy Collaborative on Inclusive Action and Engagement Meeting (Academy Members & Invite Only)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
Academy Collaborative on Inclusive Action and Engagement Meeting (Academy Members & Invite Only)
Room: Baker
Meeting Organizer:
Kiley L. Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Northwestern University
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Complimentary Professional Headshots
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Complimentary Professional Headshots
Room: Grand Hall
Sponsored By
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
ET
Odyssey iQ: Intelligent Microprocessor Foot Solution from College Park.
Presenter:
Jonathan Cook, CPO
– College Park Industries
Product Display Showcase
CE: 0.50 CEU
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
ET
Odyssey iQ: Intelligent Microprocessor Foot Solution from College Park.
Room: Hanover Hall
Presenter:
Jonathan Cook, CPO
– College Park Industries
Product Display Showcase
Sponsored By
CE: 0.50 CEU
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Academy Hospital-Based Practice Committee (open to Academy members only),
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Academy Hospital-Based Practice Committee (Academy Members - Invite Only)
Room: Courtland
2:15 PM - 2:25 PM
ET
Academy Road Trip Prize Drawing in Hanover Hall
Presenter:
Ana Maria von Corvin-Wiersbitzki
– Fior & Gentz by Össur
2:15 PM - 2:25 PM
ET
Academy Road Trip Prize Drawing in Hanover Hall
Room: Hanover Hall
Submitter:
Kate Feuling
– AAOP
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
ET
Tuning into the Future of Patient Care: Mastering PDE Technology
Presenter:
Scott Wimberley, CPA, CTPO (he/him/his)
– Fabtech Systems, LLC.
Presenter:
David J. Hughes, CPO
– Fabtech Systems
Presenter:
Nathan Schmetter, CPO
– Fabtech Systems
Clinical Technique
CE: 1.0 CEU
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
ET
Tuning into the Future of Patient Care: Mastering PDE Technology
Room: The Learning Center
Presenter:
Scott Wimberley, CPA, CTPO (he/him/his)
– Fabtech Systems, LLC.
Presenter:
David J. Hughes, CPO
– Fabtech Systems
Presenter:
Nathan Schmetter, CPO
– Fabtech Systems
Clinical Technique
Sponsored By
CE: 1.0 CEU
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM
ET
The Immediate and Long-Term Value of Outcome Measures in Clinical Practice: Lessons Learned from the Physical Therapy Profession
Session Leader:
Kristin Carnahan, CPO
– University of Michigan Orthotics & Prosthetics Center
Speaker:
Robert Gailey, PhD, PT, FAPTA
– University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Speaker:
Sheila M. Clemens, PT, MPT, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Kentucky
Speaker:
Andrea Crunkhorn, PT, DPT (she/her/hers)
– Department of Defense
Speaker:
Michael Verbsky, MPT GCS EMT-B
– Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Speaker:
Stephen Charry, MSPO, CPO (he/him/his)
– University of Hartford
Moderator:
Kristin Carnahan, CPO
– University of Michigan Orthotics & Prosthetics Center
Organized Session
CE: 1.5 CEU
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM
ET
The Immediate and Long-Term Value of Outcome Measures in Clinical Practice: Lessons Learned from the Physical Therapy Profession
Room: Centennial II-IV
Session Leader:
Kristin Carnahan, CPO
– University of Michigan Orthotics & Prosthetics Center
Speaker:
Robert Gailey, PhD, PT, FAPTA
– University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Speaker:
Sheila M. Clemens, PT, MPT, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Kentucky
Speaker:
Andrea Crunkhorn, PT, DPT (she/her/hers)
– Department of Defense
Speaker:
Michael Verbsky, MPT GCS EMT-B
– Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Speaker:
Stephen Charry, MSPO, CPO (he/him/his)
– University of Hartford
Moderator:
Kristin Carnahan, CPO
– University of Michigan Orthotics & Prosthetics Center
Organized Session
CE: 1.5 CEU
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM
ET
Future Political Climate in O&P
Session Leader:
Kevin L. Hines, CPO, LPO, FAAOP
– Arise Orthotics and Prosthetics
Speaker:
Mac McClellan, CPO/L, FISPO, FAAOP(D)
– Prosthetic-Orthotic Associates of East Texas, Inc.
Speaker:
Chris Baschuk, MPO, CPO FAAOP (D)
Special Event
CE: 1.5 CEU
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM
ET
Future Political Climate in O&P
Room: Regency VI
Session Leader:
Kevin L. Hines, CPO, LPO, FAAOP
– Arise Orthotics and Prosthetics
Speaker:
Mac McClellan, CPO/L, FISPO, FAAOP(D)
– Prosthetic-Orthotic Associates of East Texas, Inc.
Speaker:
Chris Baschuk, MPO, CPO FAAOP (D)
Special Event
CE: 1.5 CEU
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM
ET
Free Papers: Lower Limb Amputation: Pain
Moderator:
Tyler D. Klenow, MSPO, MBA, CPO, FAAOP(D)
– Ottobock
Q&A Moderator:
Zachary Wright, PhD
– Coapt, LLC
Free Paper
CE: 1.5 CEU
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM
ET
Free Papers: Lower Limb Amputation: Pain
Room: Centennial I
Moderator:
Tyler D. Klenow, MSPO, MBA, CPO, FAAOP(D)
– Ottobock
Q&A Moderator:
Zachary Wright, PhD
– Coapt, LLC
Free Paper
CE: 1.5 CEU
2:20 PM - 2:35 PM
ET
Key Predictors of Radicular Pain Among Adults with Low Back Pain and Lower-limb Loss
Room: Centennial I
Presenter:
Christina Collins, BS
– International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics
Free Paper
2:35 PM - 2:50 PM
ET
Pain Cognitions and Self-reported Mobility Among Adults with Lower Limb Amputation
Room: Centennial I
Presenter:
Claire E. Vallery, CPO
– Biomechanics and Movement Science Program, University of Delaware
Free Paper
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
ET
Perceptions of Phantom Limb Pain After Lower Limb Amputation: A Focus Group Study
Room: Centennial I
Presenter:
Kierra J. Falbo, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers)
– Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Free Paper
3:05 PM - 3:20 PM
ET
The Effect of Sensory Feedback in Improving Gait Stability and Decreasing Phantom Limb Pain Illustrated in a Case Study
Room: Centennial I
Presenter:
Ruth Leskovar, n/a
– Saphenus Medical Technology
Free Paper
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM
ET
Free Papers: Lower Limb Orthoses - Mechanical Design and Biomechanics
Moderator:
Curt Bertram, CPO, FAAOP
– O & P Insight, LLC
Free Paper
CE: 1.5 CEU
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM
ET
Free Papers: Lower Limb Orthoses - Mechanical Design and Biomechanics
Room: Regency VII
Moderator:
Curt Bertram, CPO, FAAOP
– O & P Insight, LLC
Free Paper
CE: 1.5 CEU
2:20 PM - 2:35 PM
ET
Repeatability of a Novel In-Vivo Strain Measurement Approach in Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthoses
Room: Regency VII
Presenter:
Sara M. Magdziarz, BSE
– University of Iowa
Free Paper
2:35 PM - 2:50 PM
ET
Effect of Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis Stiffness on Limb Mechanics During Gait
Room: Regency VII
Presenter:
Kirsten M. Anderson, BSE (she/her/hers)
– University of Iowa
Free Paper
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
ET
Effect of Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis Use on Limb Mechanics Following Traumatic Lower Limb Injury
Room: Regency VII
Presenter:
Jason M. Wilken, PT, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Iowa
Free Paper
3:05 PM - 3:20 PM
ET
An Adjustable Dynamic AFO - Dorsiflexion Angle at Different Strut Stiffness Settings During Running
Room: Regency VII
Presenter:
Joan E. Sanders, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Washington
Free Paper
3:20 PM - 3:35 PM
ET
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Foot Orthosis Biomechanics in Runners with Asymptomatic Flatfeet
Room: Regency VII
Presenter:
Abu Jor, M.Sc.
– The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Free Paper
3:35 PM - 3:50 PM
ET
The Effects of Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis Proximal Cuff Design on Foot Loading During Gait
Room: Regency VII
Presenter:
Kirsten M. Anderson, BSE (she/her/hers)
– University of Iowa
Free Paper
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Meet the Director of O&P iQ
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Meet the Director of O&P iQ
Room: Academy Exchange (outside of Centennial Ballroom)
Speaker:
Nicki Chamberlain-Simon
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
O&P Educators Meeting
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
O&P Educators Meeting
Room: Dunwoody
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
ET
Meet the Evidence-Based Practice Committee Chair
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
ET
Meet the Evidence-Based Practice Committee Chair
Room: Academy Exchange (outside of Centennial Ballroom)
Chair:
Todd Farrell, PH.D
– Liberating Technologies, Inc.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ET
Exhibitor Forum - EXHIBITORS ONLY
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ET
Exhibitor Forum - Exhibitors Only
Room: Chicago AB
Submitter:
Kate Feuling
– AAOP
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
Enhancing Prosthetic and Orthotic Care with AI Image Recognition: The Impact of Orthelligent VISION
Presenter:
Pamela Hale
– OPED Medical, Inc.
Clinical Technique
CE: 1.0 CEU
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
Enhancing Prosthetic and Orthotic Care with AI Image Recognition: The Impact of Orthelligent VISION
Room: The Learning Center
Presenter:
Pamela Hale
– OPED Medical, Inc.
Clinical Technique
Sponsored By
CE: 1.0 CEU
3:45 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Break, Grand Hall & Hanover Hall
3:45 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Break, Grand Hall & Hanover Hall
Room: Grand Hall & Hanover Hall
3:50 PM - 4:20 PM
ET
Becker Orthopedic’s Method TA™ AFO – Adjustable Custom-Fit Prepreg AFO
Presenter:
Sean McKale, CO, ATC
– Becker Orthopedic
Product Display Showcase
CE: 0.50 CEU
3:50 PM - 4:20 PM
ET
Becker Orthopedics' Method TA™ AFO – Adjustable Custom-Fit Prepreg AFO
Room: Hanover Hall
Presenter:
Sean McKale, CO, ATC
– Becker Orthopedic
Product Display Showcase
Sponsored By
CE: 0.50 CEU
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Rising Professionals & NCOPE: Student & Resident Networking Session
Rising Professionals
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Rising Professionals & NCOPE: Student & Resident Networking Session
Room: Piedmont
Rising Professionals
4:25 PM - 4:55 PM
ET
Next Generation Multiarticulation Design with Adam’s Hand from BionITLabs
Presenter:
Gerald E. Stark, Ph.D, MSEM, CPO/L,FAAOP
– BionIT
Presenter:
Jeff Keeling
– BionIT Labs
Product Display Showcase
CE: 0.50 CEU
4:25 PM - 4:55 PM
ET
Next Generation Multiarticulation Design with Adam’s Hand from BionITLabs
Room: Hanover Hall
Presenter:
Gerald E. Stark, Ph.D, MSEM, CPO/L,FAAOP
– BionIT
Presenter:
Jeff Keeling
– BionIT Labs
Product Display Showcase
Sponsored By
CE: 0.50 CEU
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Stepping into Flexibility: Advancing Patient Care with Flexible Prepreg AFOs
Presenter:
Katie Bisutti, CO
Product Display Showcase
CE: 0.50 CEU
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Stepping into Flexibility: Advancing Patient Care with Flexible Prepreg AFOs
Room: Hanover Hall
Presenter:
Katie Bisutti, CO
Product Display Showcase
Sponsored By
CE: 0.50 CEU
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
ET
Craniofacial Society Meeting
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
ET
Craniofacial Society Meeting
Room: Baker
Meeting Organizer:
Lisa Abernethy, MSPO, CPO, LPO (she/her/hers)
– Baylor College of Medicine, O&P Program
5:35 PM - 6:35 PM
ET
Advanced Techniques with the OPRA™ Implant System
Presenter:
Kurt Collier, CP
– Integrum
Presenter:
Michael Jenks, CPO
– Integrum
Clinical Technique
CE: 1.0 CEU
5:35 PM - 6:35 PM
ET
Advanced Techniques with the OPRA™ Implant System
Room: The Learning Center
Presenter:
Kurt Collier, CP
– Integrum
Presenter:
Michael Jenks, CPO
– Integrum
Clinical Technique
Sponsored By
CE: 1.0 CEU
5:35 PM - 7:05 PM
ET
Remote Prosthetic Training Applications: Exploring the Usability of Telehealth for People with Lower Limb Loss
Session Leader:
Robert Gailey, PhD, PT, FAPTA
– University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Speaker:
Robert Gailey, PhD, PT, FAPTA
– University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Moderator:
Ignacio Gaunaurd, PT, MSPT, PhD (he/him/his)
– Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, Miami, FL/University of Miami, Department of Physical Therapy
Speaker:
Ignacio Gaunaurd, PT, MSPT, PhD (he/him/his)
– Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, Miami, FL/University of Miami, Department of Physical Therapy
Organized Session
CE: 1.5 CEU
5:35 PM - 7:05 PM
ET
Remote Prosthetic Training Applications: Exploring the Usability of Telehealth for People with Lower Limb Loss
Room: Centennial II-IV
Session Leader:
Robert Gailey, PhD, PT, FAPTA
– University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Speaker:
Robert Gailey, PhD, PT, FAPTA
– University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Moderator:
Ignacio Gaunaurd, PT, MSPT, PhD (he/him/his)
– Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, Miami, FL/University of Miami, Department of Physical Therapy
Speaker:
Ignacio Gaunaurd, PT, MSPT, PhD (he/him/his)
– Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, Miami, FL/University of Miami, Department of Physical Therapy
Organized Session
CE: 1.5 CEU
5:35 PM - 7:05 PM
ET
Subischial Socket Technology: Challenging Cases, Clinical Indications, and Current Research
Session Leader:
Ryan Caldwell, CP (he/him/his)
– Hanger Clinic
Moderator:
Ryan Caldwell, CP (he/him/his)
– Hanger Clinic
Speaker:
Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO (Hons) (she/her/hers)
– University of Washington
Speaker:
Claire E. Kilpatrick, MSPO, CPO/L (she/her/hers)
– Hanger Clinic
Organized Session
CE: 1.5 CEU
5:35 PM - 7:05 PM
ET
Subischial Socket Technology: Challenging Cases, Clinical Indications and Current Research,
Room: Centennial I
Session Leader:
Ryan Caldwell, CP (he/him/his)
– Hanger Clinic
Moderator:
Ryan Caldwell, CP (he/him/his)
– Hanger Clinic
Speaker:
Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO (Hons) (she/her/hers)
– University of Washington
Speaker:
Claire E. Kilpatrick, MSPO, CPO/L (she/her/hers)
– Hanger Clinic
Organized Session
CE: 1.5 CEU
5:35 PM - 7:05 PM
ET
The Latest in Medicare Updates and CERT Errors
Session Leader:
Corinne Medina
– Noridian Healthcare Solutions
Speaker:
Dan Schmitt (he/him/his)
– Noridian Healthcare Solutions
Speaker:
Tausha Duncan, MS, HRM (she/her/hers)
– CGS
Special Event
CE: 1.5 CEU
5:35 PM - 7:05 PM
ET
The Latest in Medicare Updates and CERT Errors
Room: Regency VI
Session Leader:
Corinne Medina
– Noridian Healthcare Solutions
Speaker:
Dan Schmitt (he/him/his)
– Noridian Healthcare Solutions
Speaker:
Tausha Duncan, MS, HRM (she/her/hers)
– CGS
Special Event
CE: 1.5 CEU
5:35 PM - 7:05 PM
ET
Trivia Night with the Scientific Societies
Special Event
CE: 1.5 CEU
5:35 PM - 7:05 PM
ET
Trivia Night with the Scientific Societies
Room: Regency VII
Special Event
CE: 1.5 CEU
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