The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
38th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium 2012
March 21-24, 2012 • Atlanta, GA
Experience Exceptional O&P Education

Sponsors

As of 2/16/2012

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Gold Partners

as of 2/16/2012

Allard

www.allardusa.com

Description:
Allard USA focuses on being a "partner" for O&P, offering educational programs, training, and marketing support to help O&P facilities increase their referrals. The corporation takes pride in continuous R&D for new products, on-time delivery, dedicated and caring management and employees. Visit us at Booth 77.


ALPS

www.easyliner.com

Description:
Alps' goal is to deliver innovative products to customers and patients. Since its founding in 1988, Alps has expanded its knowledge and become an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced gel-based products. We pride ourselves on excellent product quality, outstanding customer service, and our ability to satisfy many customers' needs. We currently have three divisions: Prosthetic, Silicone, and Orthotic. With 6 locations worldwide, we are able to serve most needs and market. Visit us at Booth 3.


ENDOLITE

www.endolite.com

Description:
ENDOLITE IS COMMITTED to help those who face mobility and quality of life challenges through continued research, innovation and design of prosthetics that enable amputees to get busy living. We are dedicated to providing a valuable and positive experience to our customers and listening to their feedback in order to continually improve our service and products. As a world leader in prosthetics, our goal is nothing less than to open up the world to amputees so that they can get busy living. Visit us at Booth 32.


Fillauer

www.fillauer.com

Description:
The Fillauer Companies "Your Partners for Innovative Solutions"

The Fillauer Companies provide product, education, and resources critical to the success of Practitioners bringing solutions to Patients to achieve their individual goals. A world-class organization, relentlessly committed to quality, customer satisfaction and providing leading edge Orthotics and Prosthetics.

It is comprised of the following subsidiaries: Fillauer LLC, Hosmer, Center for Orthotics Design, Motion Control, Centri, Emotis, Fillauer Orthotic and Prosthetics Patient Care and OTS Corporation. Visit us at Booth 15.


Freedom Innovations

www.freedom-innovations.com

Description:
Freedom Innovations, LLC designs, manufactures, and markets advanced technology prosthetic devices that provide people with physical challenges the ability to reach their full potential. Based in Irvine, California, Freedom's lower-limb prosthetics are distributed in 39 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.freedom-innovations.com. Visit us at Booth 62.


Knit-Rite

www.knitrite.com

Description:
KNIT-RITE, INC. - Advancing O&P Textiles

Knit-Rite, Inc. the world's leading developer and manufacturer of innovative prosthetic and orthotic textile products. For more than 85 years we have worked with practitioners to advance textile solutions that promote mobility, protection, and comfort. We are proud to serve orthotists and prosthetists with the widest array of options in the O&P textile products to help provide all of your patients the best quality of life. Our brands include Soft-Sock, Sterling, A-Plus™, Liner-Liner®, Compressogrip®, Power Belt, Torso Interface®, SmartKnit® Seamless Socks, Therafirm® Gradient Compression Hosiery, and Core-Spun by Therafirm® Gradient Compression Socks. Table 260.


OSSUR

www.ossur.com

Description:
Össur (www.ossur.com) is dedicated to helping people live a Life Without Limitations®. Visit us at booth 51 to see our latest innovations in Bionic Technology, including the new completely integrated bionic leg, POWER KNEE™, RHEO KNEE®, and PROPRIO FOOT®, as well as our new Unloader One® Plus Knee Brace, Rebound® Hinged Knee Brace and Form Fit® Ankle Brace. Visit us at Booth 43.


Ottobock

www.ottobock.com

Description:
Since 1919 Ottobock has been committed to helping people achieve independence and quality of life. We are a global manufacturing and service leader working on behalf of amputees and others with mobility challenges. Ottobock brings together innovation, compassion, and superior technology to make a difference in people’s lives. Visit us at Booth 28.



SPS

www.spsco.com

Description:
SPS is the largest distributor of orthotic and prosthetic components and supplies in the United States. Five (5) Regional Distribution Centers, including our new Chicago location, strategically located throughout North America, thousands of in-stock products and friendly, helpful Customer Service available from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm EST ensures you get the product you want delivered when you need it. We are committed to providing O&P practitioners with the products and services you need in a manner that exceeds expectations every time. Experience Our Commitment. Experience SPS. Visit us at Table 218.


Townsend

www.townsenddesign.com

Description:
Townsend Design, a Thuasne company, is the O&P industry's most trusted manufacturer of ligament instability, osteoarthritis and specialty knee braces. Townsend also fabricates custom carbon graphite KAFOs, AFOs and ankle braces, as well as ROM post-op knee and elbow braces, shoulder abduction pillows and walking boots. Visit our web site: www.townsenddesign.com. Visit us at Booth 21.


Silver Partners

as of 2/16/2012

Aetrex

www.aetrex.com

Description:
Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. is widely recognized as the global leader in comfort and wellness footwear products. With fashion, function and quality at the forefront, Aetrex designs and manufactures therapeutic, casual, dress, sandal and athletic footwear for both men and women. Aetrex is also renowned for its over-the-counter Lynco Orthotics that offer comfort, support, balance and alignment.

Aetrex produces and dispenses iStep, the world's leading digital foot scanning technology, designed to accurately measure feet and determine foot type and pressure points. The technology immediately recommends appropriate footwear and orthotic styles. Aetrex also owns and maintains the world's most popular foot health website, Foot.com.

Aetrex is dedicated to designing and manufacturing footwear and technologies that enable you to live life your way, pursing your favorite activities, avoiding unnecessary setbacks and overcoming challenges whenever possible. Visit us at Table 250.


Becker Orthopedic

www.beckerorthopedic.com

Description:
Becker Orthopedic was founded in 1933 by Otto K. Becker to provide high quality orthotic components and central fabrication services. Today, Becker Orthopedic remains a family business dedicated to quality, service, and innovation in the field of orthotics. Visit us at Table 405.


BOC

www.bocusa.org

Description:
The Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) is a credentialing organization that provides accreditation for DMEPOS facilities and professional certification for orthotists, prosthetists, pedorthists, orthotic fitters, and mastectomy fitters.


Cascade

www.cascade-usa.com

Description:
Cascade Orthopedic Supply bears the distinction of being the single largest independently owned O&P distributorship in the United States, focusing on serving O&P facilities and clinics across the country and internationally from state of the art facilities in California, Pennsylvania and TX. Cascade's 35 year reputation is built on its commitment to customer service.

Cascade distributes more than 100,000 products provided by more than 300 suppliers, all gathered in a new 715-page catalog, packed with high-resolution images and graphics—the first of its type and magnitude in the industry. As part of their fast-forward commitment, Cascade has recently become the first full-line distributor to be integrated into Opie's patient-care management software as part of their supplier network. Any customer with Opie software can use the purchasing module of that suite to purchase directly from Cascade.

Cascade has not only longstanding customers, but also valued longtime employees who have been with the company more than 30 years. We think that says a lot for our commitment. Visit us at Booth 132.


College Park

www.college-park.com

Description:
College Park Industries, a lower limb prosthetics industry leader for over 20 years, designs and manufactures high quality, anatomically correct foot/ankle systems with a superior range of motion as well as the iPecs, a wireless prosthetic gait lab. Emulating human anatomy and highly customizable, CPI products enrich the lives of tens of thousands of satisfied users throughout the world. With state-of-the-art design and precise engineering, College Park remains committed to the research and development of the finest prosthetic products. Known for exceptional customer care, College Park sets the standard with prompt and responsive service. For more information, visit www.college-park.com or call 800-728-7950. Visit us at Booth 30.


Comfort Products

www.comfortoandp.com

Description:
Comfort Products is the leading innovator for knitted orthotic and prosthetic products in the United States and is the oldest manufacturer of prosthetic socks in the country. Comfort was the first company to use X-Static® yarn in the U.S. and has been issued several patents for their innovations in O & P products, along with their vast line of diabetic socks. Comfort Products is also the U.S. distributor for Bauerfeind modular components. When you need the latest innovations, highest quality and best overall value for your knitted orthotic and prosthetic products there is really only one choice. Comfort Products. Visit us at Table 291.


DAW

www.daw-usa.com

Description:
DAW Industries is world re-known for a full line of unmatched prosthetic solutions. None of the mega corporations can compete with DAW’s Value Choices :
1. The patented New EZ-Access DawSkin – "on and off like a stocking"
2. The SLK Microprocessor Knee that outperforms and outlasts "the best".
3. The New Patented DAW Knee after 23 years of extensive research. It will
Blow your mind, a Don’t miss!
4. The New Cool Liner, in a league of its own for comfort and durability.
Daw is unmatched Value Quality Care. Visit us at Booth 64.



Dr. Comfort

www.drcomfortdpm.com

Description:
Dr. Comfort offers the finest quality, best looking diabetic footwear available. In addition, Dr. Comfort features a state-of-the-art pedorthic laboratory that offers custom inserts, toe fillers and various shoe modifications. By providing shoes, diabetic footbeds and modifications under one roof, Dr. Comfort is able to fulfill all of your patients footwear needs in the most efficient and convenient manner in the industry. Patients rave not only about the feel of Dr. Comfort shoes, but also their look and style. Combining the best diabetic footwear…with exceptional customer service makes Dr. Comfort America's Premier Diabetic Footwear Brand. Visit us at Booth 59.


Friddle's Orthopedic Appliances, Inc.

www.friddles.com

Description:
Friddle's manufactures and distributes orthotic and prosthetic supplies at competitive prices. Since we have no patient care facility, we cannot be viewed as competition to the retail market. We do not sell directly to patients. Our purpose is to supply practitioners with the materials they need at the lowest possible price, and with outstanding customer service. Visit us at Table 356.



Innovative Neurotronics

www.walkaide.com

Description:
The WalkAide is a functional electric stimulation (FES) device for treatment of upper motor neuron-related foot drop. It uses sophisticated sensor technology and FES, to stimulate the nerves that dorsiflex the foot at the appropriate time during the gait cycle, producing a much more natural and efficient pattern of walking. Visit us at Booth 13.


OPIE Software

www.oandp.com

Description:
OPIE Software is the O&P industry standard for complete practice management. OPIE provides seamless workflow through the administrative, clinical, fabrication, billing, and collections processes, and then gives you extensive reporting tools to analyze everything that is happening and make improvements. Visit us at Booth 67.


OPTEC

www.optecusa.com

Description:
OPTEC USA, is "Ready When You Are...™". As a central fabricator/manufacturer of custom and prefab, spinal and lower limb orthosis, we are available 24/7/365. For nearly 15 years, OPTEC USA has offered the highest level of quality and service available, from our EZ Step Leather Ankle Gauntlet to our revolutionary line of Stealth braces. See for yourself & visit us at tables 274-281!!


Orthocare Innovations

www.orthocareinnovations.com/

Description:
Orthocare Innovations is revolutionizing orthotics and prosthetics. Emerging from years of user-focused research and technology-transfer expertise, OI bridges the gap between early-stage development and device commercialization to bring next-generation products to today’s clinicians. Through findings and recommendations from research sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Education, Orthocare Innovations has already begun to alter the prosthetics user experience through a platform of paradigm-shifting products. Orthocare Innovations' solutions incorporate principles of evidence-based practice, enabling clinicians to measure, document, and report clinical outcomes with minimal effort and maximum business efficiency. Recent honors for Orthocare Innovations' Compas™; computerized prosthesis-alignment system include:
2010 Medical Design Excellence Award
2010 Edison Award-a Best New Product
2009 R&D 100 Award-one of R&D Magazine’s 100 best new American products
NEW: Orthocare Innovations’ Galileo Clinical Outcomes Assessment System™ has been selected for a 2010 R&D 100 Award. See our available products and soon-to-market technology previews at Booths 134-137 in the Grand Salon Exhibit Hall on the 2nd Floor.



PEL

www.pelsupply.com

Description:
PEL Supply is a world-wide distributor of Orthotic and Prosthetic components and supplies. We regularly update our online catalog and the three major printed catalogs. PEL offers competitive pricing and fast, friendly, attentive customer service. We represent over 250 manufacturers and are focused on serving independent O&P facilities. Whatever your O&P product needs — call or click PEL Supply and experience one stop shopping with The Power of One! Visit us at table 257.


Proteor

http://www.proteor.com/

Description:
PROTEOR, French leader in Orthopaedics: known as the company who invented the KEASY cone, PROTEOR offers globally a wide range of components for lower limb prosthesis (GERY foot, Hydracadence), orthosis, seat braces and innovative materials for lining and finishing your devices. Visit us at Booth 6.


Spinal Tech

www.spinaltech.com

Description:
Spinal Technology, Inc. is a leading central fabricator of Spinal orthotics, upper and lower limb orthotics and prosthetics. Our ABC Certified staff Orthotists / Prosthetists collaborate with highly skilled, experienced technicians to provide the highest quality products, fastest delivery time, including weekends & holidays, as well as unparalleled customer support in the orthotics industry.

Spinal Technology, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer of the Providence Scoliosis System, a nocturnal bracing system designed to prevent the progression of scoliosis, and the patented FlexFoam™ spinal orthoses.

For information contact: 800-253-7868; Fax: 888-775-0588;
E-Mail: Info@spinaltech.com or visit our website at: www.spinaltech.com

Visit us at Table 299.


Steeper

www.steeperusa.com

Description:
SteeperUSA manufacture advanced mutli-articulating hands, bebionic, in addition to a comprehensive range of upper extremity prosthetic components including myo-electric hands and control systems, robust body powered components and lightweight cosmetic systems. SteeperUSA also manufacture custom and production silicone cosmeses including skinergy plus leg covers and elegance gloves. Visit us at Booth 41.


Trulife

www.trulife.com

Description:
Trulife is a global manufacturer of Orthopaedic, Prosthetic, Physical Rehabilitation Products and Post-Breast Surgery Products. Trulife provides trusted products with proven designs that meet or exceed industry standards for quality and ease of use for Orthopaedic, Podiatric and Prosthetic professionals around the globe. The company's investments in new product development combined with the acquisition of industry renowned brand names reflect the core ethos of Trulife with superior service to its customers, clients and patients. The wide-ranging product lines include orthopedic bracing and prosthetic componentry for lower limb amputees as well as beautiful choices for breast cancer survivors. Healthcare professionals around the world recognize the Trulife brand names of Seattle Systems, USMC, Camp, Matrix, Sure Step, Lenox Hill, Naturalwear, Radiant Impressions and others. Trulife provides industry leading clinical education throughout the US. For more information on our Orthopedic, Prosthetic and Post-Breast Surgery products please visit our website: www.trulife.com. Visit us at Table 246.


WillowWood™

www.willowwoodco.com

Description:
From product development to the 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 Tables 364 - 366 and 377 - 379.




Exhibitors

as of 1/31/2012

Exhibitor Name

Booth #

5280 Prosthetics, LLC

Booth 148, Salon West, 2nd Floor

Acor Orthopedic

Tables 265

Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.

Tables 250-252 & 262-264

AIN Plastics

Booth 83

Alimed, Inc.

Tables 287, 288

Allard USA

Booths 95, 96

Alps South

Booths 3-5

Alternative Prosthetic Services, Inc.

Table 334

American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP)

Grand Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor

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

TBD

American Central Fabrication

Table 284

American Orthopedics Manufacturing Corp

Tables 201 & 202

American Orthopedics Mfg Corp

Tables 201 & 202

American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA)

TBD

American Plastics

Booth 11

American Prosthetic Components, LLC

Tables 332 & 333

Amfit, Inc.

Booths 110, 111

Anatomical Concepts, Inc.

Booth 56

Apis Footwear Company

Tables 297, 298

Arizona AFO, Inc.

Booth 91

ARTech Laboratory, Inc.

Booth 94

Aspen Medical Products

Booths 97, 98

Barr Foundation

TBD

Becker Orthopedic

Tables 405-407 & 380-382 Grand Salon Exhibit Hall, 2nd Floor

Beijing Huici Medical Appliance Company, Ltd.

Table 385, Salon West/2nd Floor

Berkemann/Solidus

Booth 147, Salon West, Second Floor

BioSculptor

Tables 210 & 267

BOC International

Booth 128

BodhiFab, LLC

Table 361

Boston Brace, Inc.

Booths 103, 104

Branier Custom Molded Shoes

Table 234

Breg

Booth 12

Bruder Healthcare Company

Booth 84

BSN medical

Table 305

Bulldog Tools

Booth 105

Cadence Biomedical

Booth 40

Cailor Fleming Insurance

TBD

CAPO (Candian Association for Prosthetics & Orthotics)

Table 367

Carbon Express, LLC

Booth 122, Grand Salon Exhibit Hall, 2nd Floor

Cascade Dafo, Inc.

Booth 75

Cascade Orthopedic Supply

Booths 132, 133, 138, 139, Grand Salon Exhibit Hall, 2nd Floor

Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta

Table 371

Clinical Education Concepts

Tale 359

Clinical Education Concepts

Table 359

College Park Industries

Booths 30, 31, 34, 35

Comfort Products, Inc.

Tables 291-294

Comfortland Medical, Inc.

Table 295

Corflex

Tables 241 & 242

Coyote Design & Mfg.

Table 311

CSUS

Booth 77

Custom Composite Mfg., Inc.

Table 301

Cybertech Medical

Booths 1, 2

Darco International, Inc.

Table 283

Davmar Comfort Shoes, Inc.

Booth 131 (Grand Salon 2nd Floor Exhibit Hall)

DAW Industries, Inc.

Booths 64, 65, 71, 72

Delcam Mile High Orthotics

Tables 373-376

DeRoyal

Booths 115 & 116

DJO Global

Booths 27 & 38

Dr. Comfort

Booths 59-61

Drew Shoe Corporation

Table 240

Endolite

Booths 32, 33, 45, 46, 47, 48

ESP, LLC

Table 204

EvenUp Corporation, LLC

Table 368

Fabtech Systems

Booth 90

Fillauer Companies, Inc.

Booth 15

Florida Brace Corporation

Tables 208, 209

Footmaxx

Booth 130, Grand Salon, 2nd Floor

Fred's Legs

Table 337

Freedom Innovations

Booths 62, 63, 73, 74

Freedom Machine Tool

Booths 129 & 130

Friddle's Orthopedic

Tables 356, 357, 362, 363

Futura International

Booth 101

GAITRite

Booth 119 Grand Salon Exhibit Hall, 2nd Floor

Guard Industries, Inc.

Booth 92

Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics

Table 243

Hapad, Inc.

Table 235

Hersco Ortho Labs

Table 282

HOMed O&P Plus - McNeil & Co

Booth 93

Hope Orthopedic

Tables 213-215

Horton Technology, Inc.

Table 237

Hutnick Rehab

Tables 244, 245

Innovative Neurotronics

Booths 13, 14

Jerry Miller Shoes

Table 239

JMMR, Inc.

Table 335

JMS Plastics Supply

Booth 25

Jordan Thomas Foundation

Table 310

Kamatics RWG

Booth 129, Salon West/2nd Floor

Kinetic Research

Booth 26

Kingsley Mfg Company

TBD

KISS Technologies, LLC

Booth 114

Knit-Rite, Inc.

Tables 260-273

Lenjoy Medical Engineering

Table 339

Leo G. Stein & Co.

Table 302

Levy & Rappel, Inc.

Booth 55

Liberating Technologies, Inc.

Booth 113

Lippencott Williams & Wilkins/WKH

Table 384 Grand Salon Exhibit Hall, 2nd Floor

Lord Custom Molded Shoes

Table 302

Lower Extremity Technology, Inc.

Table 286

Lower Extremity Technology, Inc.

Table 286

Maximum Mobility

Table 314

Medi USA

Booths 9, 10

Meditech Group, LLC

Table 289

Myrdal Orthopedic Technologies

Table 313

National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics & Prosthetics (NAAOP)

TBD

National Commission on Orthotic & Prosthetic Education (NCOPE)

TBD

New Options Sports

Booth 57

North Sea Plastics, LTD

Tables 344 & 345

O&P Business News

Table 327

OandP Study Guides, LLC

Table 360

OPAF & The First Clinics

TBD

OPIE Software

Booths 67, 68

OPTEC USA

Tables 274-281

Optimum Brace

Table 296

Orfit Industries America

Table 290

Orthocare Innovations

Booths 134-137 Grand Salon Exhibit Hall, 2nd Floor

Orthofeet, Inc.

Booths 88 & 89

Orthomerica Products, Inc.

Tables 305-310

Orthotic and Prosthetic Equipment Corporation

Booth 117

Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA)

Booths 106, 107

Ossur Americas

Booths, 43, 44, 51, 52

Ottobock

Booths 28, 29, 36, 37

Palumbo Orthopedics

Table 330

Patient-Wear, LLC

Table 261

PEL Supply Co.

Tables 257-260 & 254-256

Pine Tree Orthopedic Lab

Booth 82

PMT Corporation

Table 370

Pro-Tech Orthopedics

Booth 127, Grand Salon Exhibit Hall, 2nd Floor

Prosthetic Design Inc.

Booth 102

Prosthetics Research Specialists

Table 203

Proteor

Booths 6, 7, 8

Provel, Inc.

Table 344

Quality Outcomes

Table 372

Rampro

Table 326

Renia GMBH

Booth 76

Restorative Care of America

Booth 69

Royal Knit

Table 312

RX Textiles/SPT Technology

Tables 328, 329

Silipos, Inc.

Booth 66

Sky Medical, Inc.

Table 205

Soletech, Inc.

Booth 70

Spinal Technology, Inc.

Tables 299, 300, 315, 316

SpringActive, Inc.

Table 395, Salon West, 2nd Floor

SPS

Tables 218-232

SPS National Lab

Table 233

ST&G USA Corporation

Booth 99 & 100

St. Petersburg College

Table 211

SteeperUSA

Booths 41, 42, 53, 54

STS Company

Table 236

SureFit

Table 217

SureStep

Booth 142 Grand Salon Exhibit Hall/2nd Floor

SureStep

Booth 142, Grand Salon 2nd Floor

Swede-O, Inc.

Table 210

Symmetry Prosthetics

Table 253

Tamarack Habilitation Technologies

Table 383 Grand Salon Exhibit Hall, 2nd Floor

Tekscan, Inc.

Booth 39

The Bremer Group Co.

Booth 149 Grand Salon Exhibit Hall, 2nd Floor

Ti-Med

Table 394, Salon West/2nd Floor

Tidwell's Orthotics

Table 238

Touch Bionics

Booths 49, 50

Townsend Design

Booths 21-24

TRS, Inc.

Booth 58

Tru-Mold Shoes

Table 200

Trulife

Tables 246-249

U.S. Orthotics

Table 338

UCO International

Tables 303, 304

Ultraflex Systems

Tables 206, 207

Vasyli Medical/Orthaheel

Booth 112

Vorum Research Corporation

Booths 108, 109

WBC Industries

Table 336

WillowWood

Tables 364-366 & 377-379