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Full Schedule

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Full Schedule

  • Tuesday, March 5, 2024
  • 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Registration Open
  • 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT
    Exhibit Hall Set-Up
  • Wednesday, March 6, 2024
  • 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM CT
    Coffee Service

    Special Events

  • 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM CT
    Registration Open
  • 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
    Gait Optimization & Training for Pediatric Orthotic Users

    Hands-on Instructor: Sara Marmar, MS, CPO, LPO (she/her/hers) – Orthotic Care Services

    Hands-on Instructor: Kiley Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center

    Speaker: Donald McGovern, CPO, FAAOP (he/him/his) – Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    Speaker: John Frederick – ShirleyRyan Abilitylab

    Speaker: Spencer Leckrone – ShirleyRyan Abilitylab

    Speaker: Hannah Neidig – ShirleyRyan Abilitylab

    Speaker: Shari Cassidy, PT – Westside Childrens Therapy

    Speaker: Hailee Leasure, DPT (she/her/hers) – ShirleyRyan Abilitylab

    Hands-On Sessions

    CE: 4 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Talee 2in1 3D Printed Cranial Orthosis: Hands-On Training

    Speaker: Claire Repisky – Invent Medical USA, LLC

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    iFIT Prosthetics Talking on the Research on Early Ambulation and the Many Psychological and Physiological Benefits

    Presenter: Joshua Mullins,   – Allard USA

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Discover Tectus  

    Presenter: Mike Magee,   – Blatchford

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Tuning into the Future of Patient Care

    Speaker: Scott Wimberley, CPA, CTPO (he/him/his) – Fabtech Systems, LLC.

    Speaker: Dave Hughes, CPO (he/him/his) – Cornerstone P&O Inc.; Fabtech Systems, LLC.

    Speaker: Nathan Schmetter – Fabtech Systems, LLC.

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Explore Effortless 3D Scanning for Orthotics and Prosthetics with EinScan H2 and Einstar

    Speaker: Johnny Chin

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Socket Selection Criteria and Alignment Considerations

    Presenter: Jim McElhiney, CPO – Alps South

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Powering Mobility of Patients by Bio Leg: An Innovative Robotic Prosthetic Knee

    Speaker: Xiaonjun Sun

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Accelerating Outcomes with Intuitive Rehabilitation

    Speaker: Pete Simpson, CPO – Össur Americas

    Speaker: Bob Gailey, PhD, PT

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Treating Post-Amputation Pain by Rewiring Nerves

    Presenter: Gregory A. Dumanian, MD – TMR Nerve by Checkpoint Surgical

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Comparative Analysis of Brace Designs and Methods in Scoliosis

    Presenter: Jonathan Taylor,   – Spinal Technology

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Thuasne’s SpryStep Vector AFO and KAFO Product Updates and New Features

    Speaker: Will Cox, CPO – Thuasne USA / Townsend

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Improving New Lower Limb Amputees’ Rehabilitation Process through the Utilization of a Direct-Fit, Remoldable Socket Technology

    Presenter: Derek Inserra, CPO – NuTech Synergies

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Caring for the High Activity Amputee

    Presenter: Sam Hale, BSME, MSPO, CPO – Fillauer

    Presenter: Emily Jackson, BSMSE, MPO, CPO – Fillauer

    Presenter: David Rotter, CPO – Rotter Prosthetics

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    The NEURO Hi-TRONIC Microhydraulic Microprocessor Stance and Swing Phase Control KAFO

    Presenter: Santiago Muñoz, CPO, FAAOP – FIOR & GENTZ GmbH

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Building Your Business by Optimizing Outcomes for Patients with Partial Hand Amputation

    Presenter: Bari Diamond, OT – Point Designs

    Speaker: Levin Sliker – Point Designs

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM CT
    Morning Break

    Special Events

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    Intuitive MPK Technology from College Park

    Presenter: Jonathan Cook, CPO – College Park

    Technical Workshops

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    Getting Started With 3D Printing in Pediatric Orthotics: SMO, AFO & CRO

    Presenter: Claire Repisky – Invent Medical USA, LLC

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    The OPRA System by Integrum – Transfemoral Prosthetic Care

    Speaker: Dr. Nielson

    Technical Workshops

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    Part 1: Transformative Solutions in Fast, Affordable, and Customized Shoe Manufacturing

    Speaker: Thomas A. Case, Ph.D.

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    Precision in Motion: Empowering CPOs with Next-Gen O&P CAD/CAM Solutions through Practical Applications

    Speaker: Charlotte Sapaly – Rodin4D

    Speaker: Samuel Babin – Techmed 3D

    Speaker: Jean Dwyer – Vorum

    Technical Workshops

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    Icarus: New Devices and Superior Clinical Outcomes through 3D-Printing

    Speaker: Carter Kitchin

    Technical Workshops

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    Understanding the Value of a More Stable, Dependable Version of the Microprocessor Knee

    Presenter: Derek Inserra, CPO – NuTech Synergies

    Technical Workshops

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    Owls: Orthotic Design Concepts for Charcot Foot Syndrome and Diabetic Foot Ulcers

    Presenter: Vincent Decataldo, BOCPO, NJ LPO – Orthomerica Products Inc.

    Technical Workshops

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    Fundamentals of the PROTEOR QUATTRO Microprocessor Knee and the Kinnex 2.0 Microprocessor Ankle - Includes Patient Fittings

    Presenter: Sarah Stilley, MS, MSPO, LCPO – Proteor USA

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    WillowWood: Alpha Liner Innovations

    Presenter: Janine Albrecht, CPO (she/her/hers) – WillowWood Global

    Technical Workshops

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    Unlocking Medicare Coverage for Lymphedema Compression Products: A Must-Know Update

    Presenter: Chris Vering – Thuasne USA / Townsend

    Presenter: Brian Franklin – Thuasne USA / Townsend

    Technical Workshops

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    Aether Digital Platform - Data Driven Software

    Speaker: Sarra Mullen – Aether Biomedical

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    Improving Success for the Upper Limb Amputee

    Presenter: Sam Hale, BSME, MSPO, CPO – Fillauer

    Presenter: Emily Jackson, BSMSE, MPO, CPO – Fillauer

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    The Fior & Gentz CHARCOT MARIE TOOTH Orthotic Treatment Guide

    Presenter: Santiago Muñoz, CPO, FAAOP – FIOR & GENTZ GmbH

    Technical Workshops

  • 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM CT
    Glide by IBT: A New Era in Myoelectric Control

    Presenter: Megan Hodgson, MPO, CPO – Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC

    Presenter: Rahul Kaliki, Ph.D – Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC

    Presenter: Mike Benning – Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC

    Presenter: Damini Agarwal – Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 11:00 AM – 12:10 PM CT
    Lunch on Your Own

    Special Events

  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT
    Meet the Bone-Anchored Prosthetic Society Chairs
  • 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM CT
    Orthotic Exam Preparation Seminar - PAID SESSION - SOLD OUT

    Session Leader/Speaker: Sarah Thomas, CPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Bio-Medic Appliances, Inc

    O&P Exam Prep

  • 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM CT
    Prosthetic Exam Preparation Seminar - PAID SESSION - SOLD OUT

    Session Leader/Speaker: Sarah Thomas, CPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Bio-Medic Appliances, Inc

    O&P Exam Prep

  • 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM CT
    Biomechanics of Prosthetic Alignment - PAID SESSION - SOLD OUT

    Hands-on Instructor: Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP (he/him/his) – Ottobock

    Speaker: Wendy Beattie, CPO (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University

    Speaker: Merkur Alimusaj, Dipl.-Ing – Heidelberg University Hospital

    Speaker: Malte Bellmann, CPO (he/him/his) – Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA

    Hands-On Sessions

    CE: 4 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    Introduction To Innovative and Multiplanar-Controlled Carbon Fiber AFOs and Other Novel Clinical Solutions

    Speaker: Kim De Roy, MSc. PT, MSc. Ed., CPO

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    Solutions for Contracture Management with Dynamic Joints Utilizing a Multidisciplinary Team Approach

    Speaker: Flora Versyck, CPO, PT – Allard USA

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    Composite Bracing: Selecting the Right Design

    Presenter: Barry McCoy, MEd, CPO – Custom Composite Manufacturing Inc.

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    Comb Hive: Learn how to scan with your cell phone & visit 7 different live digital workflow stations showing various O&P software, 3D printing, and saving scans in your EMR.

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    A Fully Functional Prosthetic Socket in Less Than 15 Minutes with the New Symphonie Aqua Polaris System

    Presenter: Andreas Radspieler – Cypress Adaptive

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    ST&G L5968 Family of Feet – is Hydraulic Your Only Choice? INESS® – Get to Know More About the Innovative Silicone Socket Monolithic Carbon Frame System

    Presenter: Marlo Ortiz, CPO – ST&G USA

    Presenter: Stephane Paillet, CPO – ST&G

    Presenter: Jeff Honma, CPO – ST&G

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    Transfemoral Developments

    Presenter: Mike Magee,   – Blatchford

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    Advanced Techniques and Approaches for Fitting the Partial Hand Population

    Presenter: Jeremy Farley, CPO/L, FAAOP – Össur Americas

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    Introducing the SYNSYS Microprocessor Knee and Ankle System - Includes Patient Fitting

    Presenter: Tom Nomura, CPO – Proteor USA

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    Turbomed New Xtern Family Products

    Presenter: Francois Cote,   – Turbomed Orthotics

    Presenter: Brandon Carr – Turbomed Orthotics

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    Optimizing Gait Kinematics with High Performance Orthotic Ankle Components

    Presenter: Sean McKale, CO, ATC – Becker Orthopedic

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    Adam’s Hand: A Robust, Biomimetic Solution for a New Generation of Multi-Articulating Hand Prostheses

    Speaker: Giovanni Zappatore

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    Part I: Innovations in Upper Limb Prosthetics: Reach Beyond the Boundaries

    Presenter: Nate Sprunger, MS CP – Fillauer

    Speaker: Sam Hale, BSME, MSPO, CPO – Fillauer

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    The NEURO TRONIC Microprocessor Stance and Swing Phase Control KAFO

    Presenter: Santiago Muñoz, CPO, FAAOP – FIOR & GENTZ GmbH

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM CT
    SteeperUSA's Myoelectric System Featuring the Espire Elbow and the New Bluetooth Myo Kinisi Hand

    Presenter: Michael Amrich, CPO, FAAOP – Steeper USA

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 2.0 CEU

  • 2:05 PM – 2:20 PM CT
    Afternoon Break

    Special Events

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    Intuitive MPK Technology from College Park

    Presenter: Jonathan Cook, CPO – College Park

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    Getting Started With 3D Printing in Prosthetics: Test and Definitive BK Socket

    Presenter: Claire Repisky – Invent Medical USA, LLC

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    The OPRA System by Integrum – Research and Reimbursement

    Presenter: Kurt Collier, CP – Integrum

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    Part 2: Transformative Solutions in Fast, Affordable, and Customized Shoe Manufacturing

    Speaker: Thomas A. Case, Ph.D.

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    Innovate to Elevate: Exploring the game-changing impact of our global digital solution for CPOs

    Speaker: Charlotte Sapaly – Rodin4D

    Speaker: Samuel Babin – Techmed 3D

    Speaker: Jean Dwyer – Vorum

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    Comparing Test Results with Additive Manufacturing and Conventionally Manufactured Sockets

    Speaker: David Johnson

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    How Trazer Technology Can Significantly Accelerate and Improve the Amputee Rehabilitation Process

    Speaker: Jeffrey A. Denune CP/L, CP/L – Indiana Center for Regenerative Medicine and Engineering

    Speaker: Randall P. Cohen, DPT, PT, ATC – Trazer, Inc.

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    STARscale: Leveraging STARscanner and SmartSoc Data

    Presenter: Christina Hinton, CP – Orthomerica Products Inc.

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    The Orten CAD/CAM System by PROTEOR

    Presenter: Stephanie Porter, SMS, CPO – Proteor

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    The Growing Family of META® Feet; New Solutions for Your Patients and Practice

    Presenter: Janine Albrecht, CPO (she/her/hers) – WillowWood Global

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    Rebel 3D: Thuasne’s Innovative 3D Printed Knee Orthosis

    Presenter: Will Cox, CPO – Thuasne USA / Townsend

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    Aether Digital Platform - Data Driven Software

    Speaker: Sarra Mullen – Aether Biomedical

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    Part II: Innovations in Upper Limb Prosthetics: Reach Beyond the Boundaries

    Presenter: Scott R. Hosie,  CPO – Fillauer Motion Control

    Presenter: Nate Sprunger, MS CP – Fillauer

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    The FIOR & GENTZ Family of STANCE CONTROL KAFOS

    Presenter: Santiago Muñoz, CPO, FAAOP – FIOR & GENTZ GmbH

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    Glide by IBT: A New Era in Myoelectric Control

    Presenter: Megan Hodgson, MPO, CPO – Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC

    Presenter: Rahul Kaliki, Ph.D – Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC

    Presenter: Mike Benning – Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC

    Presenter: Damini Agarwal – Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC

    Technical Workshops

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Opening Session with Keynote

    Moderator: JoAnne Kanas, DPT, CPO

    Moderator: Phillip M. Stevens, CPO, MEd – Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education

    Moderator: Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP (he/him/his) – Ottobock

    Opening Session with Keynote

    CE: 1.25 CEU

  • 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Partners Number Selection for 2025 Sign-Up

    Special Events

  • 5:15 PM – 7:15 PM CT
    Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall

    Special Events

  • 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM CT
    So Every BODY Can Move Mixer
  • Thursday, March 7, 2024
  • 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM CT
    Welcome Continental Breakfast

    Special Events

  • 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT
    Registration Open
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CT
    Thranhardt Lectures

    Moderator: Kristin Carnahan, CPO – Michigan Medicine

    Moderator: Sally A. Kenworthy, MPO, CPO – Baylor College of Medicine

    Thranhardt Lectures

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM CT
    Overview of Academic Program Accreditation and Strategies for Compliance
  • 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM CT
    Optimizing Socket Designs: Leveraging Adjustable Technology for Streamlined Processes and Effective Devices

    Presenter: Mike Marten – Click Medical

    Presenter: Joe Mahon, CP – Click Medical

    Clinical Techniques

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM CT
    Rising Professionals: Resume Renegade Bootcamp

    Rising Professionals

  • 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM CT
    Free Papers: Cranial Remolding Orthoses

    Moderator: Sara Marmar, MS, CPO, LPO (she/her/hers) – Orthotic Care Services

    Moderator: Molly McCoy, CPO (she/her/hers) – Hanger

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM CT
    Free Papers: Upper Limb Prostheses - Control and Feedback

    Moderator: Ariel B. Cabana, CPO (she/her/hers) – Ottobock

    Moderator: Chris Baschuk, MPO, CPO, FAAOP(D) – Point Designs LLC

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM CT
    Orthotic & Prosthetic Innovative Technologies (OPTech) Highlights

    Session Leader: Michelle Hall, MS, CPO, FAAOP(D) (she/her/hers) – Gillette Children's

    Speaker: Eric Markvicka, PhD – University of Nebraska–Lincoln

    Speaker: John Downey, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Chicago

    Speaker: Sara R. Koehler-McNicholas, PhD (she/her/hers) – Minneapolis VA Health Care System

    Speaker: Chrysta Irolla, CPO, MS, MSPO (she/her/hers) – Hospital for Special Surgery

    Speaker: Alyssa M. Spomer, PhD (she/her/hers) – Gillette Children's

    Moderator: Michelle Hall, MS, CPO, FAAOP(D) (she/her/hers) – Gillette Children's

    Moderator: Abbey Stepnitz

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM CT
    So Every BODY Can Move: Advocacy in Action

    Session Leader/Speaker: Ciera A. Price, MSPO, CPO/L (she/her/hers) – Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

    Speaker: Nicole Ver Kuilen – American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association

    Speaker: Francois Van Der Watt, CPO – Van Der Watt Prosthetics & Orthotics

    Speaker: Maggie Baumer, JD (she/her/hers) – Hanger Clinic

    Speaker: Eric Schopmeyer, CO – Hanger Clinic

    Speaker: Teri Kuffel, JD – Arise Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.

    Moderator: Kevin L. Hines, CPO, LPO, FAAOP – Arise Orthotics and Prosthetics

    Special Events

    CE: 1.5 CEU

  • 9:15 AM – 3:15 PM CT
    TOPER: Fundamental Concepts and a Vision for the Future

    Session Leader/Speaker: Robin Seabrook – NCOPE

    Session Leader/Speaker: Chris Robinson, MS, MBA, CPO, ATC, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his) – NCOPE

  • 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Exhibitor Sign-Up Training for 2025

    Speaker: Kate Feuling

    Special Events

  • 10:25 AM – 11:25 AM CT
    The Art of Adjustable AFO Alignment: Beyond the Initial Fit

    Presenter: Scott Wimberley, CPA, CTPO (he/him/his) – Fabtech Systems, LLC.

    Presenter: Dave Hughes, CPO (he/him/his) – Cornerstone P&O Inc.; Fabtech Systems, LLC.

    Presenter: Nathan Schmetter – Fabtech Systems, LLC.

    Clinical Techniques

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT
    Shaping the Future of O&P Residency Standards Group Discussion
  • 10:30 AM – 5:35 PM CT
    Exhibit Hall Open

    Special Events

  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CT
    Understanding Health Equity: Understanding programs and actionable measures

    Session Leader/Speaker: Amandi Rhett, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Baylor College of Medicine

    Speaker: Ciera A. Price, MSPO, CPO/L (she/her/hers) – Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

    Speaker: Kiley Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center

    Speaker: Lakan Smith, MSPO (he/him/his) – Bionic Prosthetics and Orthotics

    Speaker: Adrienne W. Hill, MHA, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Kennesaw State University

    Moderator: Wendy Beattie, CPO (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University

    Change Management

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CT
    Free Papers: Upper Limb Prostheses - Socket Interfaces

    Moderator: Laura Miller, PhD, CP – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Northwestern University

    Moderator: Chris Baschuk, MPO, CPO, FAAOP(D) – Point Designs LLC

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CT
    Free Papers: Lower Limb Orthoses - Ankle-Foot

    Moderator: Curt Bertram, CPO, FAAOP – O & P Insight, LLC

    Moderator: Vari McPherson, CPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CT
    An Integrated Team Approach for Serial Casting/Orthotic Intervention/Physical Therapy

    Session Leader: Donald McGovern, CPO, FAAOP (he/him/his) – Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    Speaker: Shari Cassidy, PT – Westside Childrens Therapy

    Speaker: Gila Baer, MPO, CP – BrainRobotics

    Speaker: Haley Ashley, DPT (she/her/hers) – Westside Children's Therapy

    Moderator: Gila Baer, MPO, CP – BrainRobotics

    Moderator: Tara Wright, MSOP, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM CT
    Platinum Partner Sign-Up

    Special Events

  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT
    Shaping the Future of O&P Residency Standards Group Interactive Session
  • 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM CT
    Complimentary Headshots
  • 11:35 AM – 12:35 PM CT
    Gait Optimization using LaunchPad Products

    Presenter: Scott Hinshon – LaunchPad

    Clinical Techniques

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 11:45 AM – 2:30 PM CT
    Gold Partner Sign-Up

    Special Events

  • 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM CT
    Poster Displays
  • 12:30 PM – 2:20 PM CT
    Lunch in Exhibit Hall with 3 Product Display Showcases

    Special Events

  • 12:35 PM – 1:05 PM CT
    Case Study: Comparison of a Trans-tibial Prosthetic Socket Fitting Utilizing a Digital Scan/Modification Process Compared to a TT Socket Fabricated Directly to a Patient’s Residual Limb

    Presenter: Derek Inserra, CPO – NuTech Synergies

    Product Display Showcases

    CE: 0.5 CEU

  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT
    NCOPE Activities and Initiatives for Technician, Clinician, and Resident Education
  • 1:10 PM – 1:40 PM CT
    ALPS VIP System - Vacuum Integrated Pump and VIP Lock

    Presenter: Nick Nelson,   – Alps South

    Product Display Showcases

    CE: 0.5 CEU

  • 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM CT
    Allard USA, Part 1: Management of Forefoot Problems Using Carbon Fiber Footplates

    Speaker: Christina Engstrom – Allard USA

    Speaker: Hampus Hedlund – Allard USA

    Product Display Showcases

    CE: 0.5 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    Unleashing Potential: Transforming Lives with Adjustable Prosthetic Sockets

    Presenter: Rob Burcham, CP, LP – Martin Bionics

    Clinical Techniques

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:50 PM CT
    Pregnancy Considerations for the O&P Community

    Session Leader/Speaker: Allison L. Seim, MPO, CPO/L, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Unaffiliated

    Speaker: Ariel B. Cabana, CPO (she/her/hers) – Ottobock

    Speaker: Chrysta Irolla, CPO, MS, MSPO (she/her/hers) – Hospital for Special Surgery

    Speaker: Rebecca Spragg, MSPO, CPO (she/her/hers) – Eastern Michigan University

    Speaker: Sophia Mancini, MS (she/her/hers) – Yanke Bionics

    Speaker: Amandi Rhett, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Baylor College of Medicine

    Speaker: Kiley Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center

    Moderator: Adrienne W. Hill, MHA, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Kennesaw State University

    Change Management

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:50 PM CT
    Free Papers: Lower Limb Prostheses - Socket Interfaces

    Moderator: Mark D. Muller, CPO, MS, FAAOP – California State University Dominguez Hills

    Moderator: Jan Karel Petric – UT Southwestern

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:50 PM CT
    When Things Go Wrong with Active Vacuum Suspension

    Session Leader: Kristin Carnahan, CPO – Michigan Medicine

    Speaker: Shane Grubbs, CPO/L, FAAOP – Procare Ottobock.care

    Speaker: Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his) – Artificial Limb Specialists

    Speaker: Sarah Teal, CP, LP – ProCare Ottobock.Care

    Speaker: Claire Kilpatrick

    Speaker: Beth Petrovic

    Moderator: Kristin Carnahan, CPO – Michigan Medicine

    Moderator: Tara Wright, MSOP, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:50 PM CT
    Bridging O&P Practice and Education

    Session Leader: Sue Spaulding, MS, CPO, FAAOP – University of Washington

    Speaker: Mark Clary, CPO/L, FAAOP – NCOPE Chair

    Speaker: Michael P. Madden, CPO, FAAOP – Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Speaker: Sheryl Sachs, MSPO, CPO – Dankmeyer, Inc.

    Speaker: Jonas M. Ljung, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP (he/him/his) – Hanger Clinic, NCOPE Board Member

    Moderator: Sue Spaulding, MS, CPO, FAAOP – University of Washington

    Moderator: Mark Clary, CPO/L, FAAOP – NCOPE Chair

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Silver Partner Sign-Up

    Special Events

  • 3:50 PM – 5:35 PM CT
    Afternoon Break in Exhibit Hall with 3 Product Display Showcases

    Special Events

  • 3:55 PM – 4:25 PM CT
    Amplifying Access with the Connect TF Adjustable Socket Solution and Össur Legs

    Product Display Showcases

    CE: 0.5 CEU

  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Fellows & First Timers Meet Up

    Meet Up

  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Upper Limb Prosthetic Society Meeting
  • 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Leveraging AI to make Independent O&P Clinics More Sustainable and Profitable – Clinical Workflow

    Presenter: Amit V. Bhanti – CPO Services

    Product Display Showcases

    CE: 0.5 CEU

  • 5:05 PM – 5:35 PM CT
    Allard USA, Part 2: How to Select the Best Carbon Composite AFO for Your Patient. Presentation of Our Latest Pediatric AFO, KiddieFLOW™.

    Product Display Showcases

    CE: 0.5 CEU

  • 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM CT
    Free Papers: O&P Clinical Care - Skills and Awareness

    Moderator: DeAnna Chapman, CPO – The Foundation for Orthotics & Prosthetics

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM CT
    The Road to Running

    Session Leader: Breanne M. Logan, CPO, MSOP – Brain Robotics

    Speaker: Francois Van Der Watt, CPO – Van Der Watt Prosthetics and Orthotics

    Speaker: David Rotter, CPO – Rotter Prosthetics

    Speaker: Jen Gruenhagen, PhD, DPT, PT (she/her/hers) – Midwestern University

    Speaker: Cindy Housner – Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA)

    Moderator: Breanne M. Logan, CPO, MSOP – Brain Robotics

    Moderator: Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his) – Artificial Limb Specialists

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM CT
    O&P Clinicians Role in Funded Clinical Research

    Moderator: Tiffany D F Graham, CPO, LPO, MSPO, FAAOP(D) (she/her/hers) – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Session Leader: Tiffany D F Graham, CPO, LPO, MSPO, FAAOP(D) (she/her/hers) – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Speaker: Jason M. Wilken, PT, PhD (he/him/his) – The University of Iowa

    Speaker: Jason T. Kahle, MSMS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP – OP Solutions

    Speaker: Matthew Wernke, PhD – WillowWood Global

    Speaker: Todd Farrell, PH.D – Liberating Technologies, Inc.

    Speaker: Katheryn J. Allyn, CPO, LPO, FAAOP – University of Washington

    Speaker: David C. Morgenroth, MD (he/him/his) – University of Washington and VA Center for Limb Loss and Mobility VA Puget Sound Health Care System; University of Washington

    Speaker: Kierra J. Falbo, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers) – Minneapolis VA Health Care System

    Speaker: Elizabeth G. Halsne, CPO, PhD (she/her/hers) – Center for Limb Loss and Mobility, VA Puget Sound Health Care System; University of Washington

    Speaker: Jeff Wensman, CPO (he/him/his) – Michigan Medicine Orthotics and Prosthetics Center

    Moderator: Emily Dinelli, MPO, CPO

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM CT
    Poster Presentations

    Moderator: Sally A. Kenworthy, MPO, CPO – Baylor College of Medicine

    Special Events

    CE: 1.5 CEU

  • 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM CT
    The Latest in Medicare Updates and CERT Errors

    Session Leader/Speaker: Judie Roan – DME MAC

    Speaker: Tanya Gillies – Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC

    Special Events

    CE: 1.5 CEU

  • 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM CT
    Research Networking Mixer

    Meet Up

  • Friday, March 8, 2024
  • 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM CT
    Annual Member Business Meeting Registration Grand E,F,C-South & D-South
  • 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Coffee Service

    Special Events

  • 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
    Registration Open
  • 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT
    Poster Displays
  • 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM CT
    Annual Academy Member Business Meeting / Meet The Board
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
    Exhibitor 2025 Sign-Up

    Special Events

  • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
    Exhibitor 2025 Sign-Up Assistance

    Special Events

  • 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM CT
    Expert Insights: Clinical Mastery of Coapt’s Myoelectric Pattern Recognition System Unveiled by a Panel of Five Industry Leaders

    Speaker: Breanne Bowers, PT, DPT, CHT – Coapt

    Speaker: Kate Winslow, BSE – Coapt

    Speaker: Tim Russo, L/CPO – Hanger

    Speaker: Lea Richer, CPO, MSOP – VA Hospital

    Speaker: Nick Gambill, CTP – Fabco Prosthetics

    Moderator: Shawn Robinson,   – Coapt

    Clinical Techniques

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM CT
    Managing the Landscape of Expectations

    Session Leader/Speaker: Kristin Carnahan, CPO – Michigan Medicine

    Session Leader/Speaker: DeAnna Chapman, CPO – The Foundation for Orthotics & Prosthetics

    Speaker: JoAnne Kanas, DPT, CPO

    Speaker: Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his) – Artificial Limb Specialists

    Speaker: James Wynne, CPO, FAAOP (he/him/his) – Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics

    Speaker: Sophia Mancini, MS (she/her/hers) – Yanke Bionics

    Moderator: Kristin Carnahan, CPO – Michigan Medicine

    Speaker: Jessica N. Norrell, CPO, MBA

    Speaker: Scott Thach, MSPO, CPO (he/him/his) – Shriners Children's Hawaii

    Moderator: DeAnna Chapman, CPO – The Foundation for Orthotics & Prosthetics

    Change Management

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM CT
    Free Papers: O&P Clinical Care - Limb Loss

    Moderator: Gerald E. Stark, Ph.D, MSEM, CPO/L,FAAOP – Ottobock Patient Care

    Moderator: Bretta L. Fylstra, PhD (she/her/hers) – Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM CT
    Modern Treatment and Innovations for the patient with Spina Bifida - US-German Exchange: Pediatric O&P

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM CT
    Prosthetic Rehabilitation following Quadrimemberal Amputation

    Session Leader: Sara Hutchinson, CPO (she/her/hers) – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    Speaker: Jessica Smit, CPO – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    Speaker: Kelly M. Lee, CP – Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    Speaker: Dr. Mark Huang, MD, MD (he/him/his) – Shirley Ryan Abilitylab

    Moderator: Sara Hutchinson

    Moderator: Kelly M. Lee, CP – Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 9:15 AM – 5:30 PM CT
    Foot-Ankle Biomechanics & Pedorthic Program

    Session Leader/Speaker: Séamus Kennedy, BEng(Mech), CPed – Hersco Ortho Labs

    Foot-Ankle Biomechanics & Pedorthic Program

    CE: 6 CEU

  • 9:15 AM – 5:30 PM CT
    Technician Program

    Session Leader/Speaker: Gary G. Bedard, CO, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his) – Rhode 401 LLC

    Session Leader/Speaker: Gerald Stark, PhD, MSEM, CPO/L, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his) – Ottobock

    Technician Program

    CE: 7.00 CEU

  • 10:25 AM – 11:25 AM CT
    Utilizing a Disinfection Technology to Assist in Healing Infected Residual Limb Wound

    Speaker: Cara Negri, CP/LP (she/her/hers) – Gainesville Prosthetics

    Clinical Techniques

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM CT
    Exhibit Hall Open

    Special Events

  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
    Meet the Gait Society Chairs
  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CT
    Free Papers: O&P Clinical Care - Clinical Decision Making

    Moderator: Todd DeWees, MHA, CPO – Shriners Children's - Portland

    Moderator: Jessica Corso, CO, LO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CT
    Challenging Orthotic Cases: Silicone Orthotic Solutions

    Session Leader: Diana Pressney, CPO – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    Speaker: Joseph Zisk, CPO, MPO – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    Speaker: Svetoslav (Sveto) Terziyski, CPA – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    Moderator: Diana Pressney, CPO – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    Moderator: Joseph Zisk, CPO, MPO – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CT
    Biomechanics of Prosthetic Alignment

    Session Leader: Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP (he/him/his) – Ottobock

    Speaker: Wendy Beattie, CPO (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University

    Speaker: Merkur Alimusaj, Dipl.-Ing – Heidelberg University Hospital

    Speaker: Malte Bellmann, CPO (he/him/his) – Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA

    Moderator: Tyler Harrison – Alabama State University

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CT
    Future Political Climate in O&P

    Session Leader/Speaker: 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.

    Special Events

    CE: 1.5 CEU

  • 11:35 AM – 12:35 PM CT
    Partial Hand Prosthetic Socket Design Principles and Digit Alignment

    Presenter: Chris Baschuk, MPO, CPO, FAAOP(D) – Point Designs LLC

    Clinical Techniques

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Future Resident Luncheon (Part 1)

    Session Leader: Robin Seabrook – NCOPE

    Rising Professionals

  • 12:30 PM – 2:20 PM CT
    Lunch in Exhibit Hall with 3 Product Display Showcases

    Special Events

  • 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM CT
    50th Year Celebration: Commemorative T-Shirt Printing

    Special Events

  • 12:35 PM – 1:05 PM CT
    How Are Innovative Patient Data Technologies Enhancing Lower Limb Prosthetic Care?

    Speaker: Vanessa Carvalho, BSCPO – Adapttech

    Product Display Showcases

    CE: 0.5 CEU

  • 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Gait Society Business Meeting
  • 1:10 PM – 1:40 PM CT
    Becker Orthopedics Miline Ankle Joints

    Presenter: Sean McKale, CO, ATC – Becker Orthopedic

    Product Display Showcases

    CE: 0.5 CEU

  • 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM CT
    WillowWood Presents: Reboocon’s INTUY Knee - Reclaim Your Power

    Speaker: Donavan Jones

    Product Display Showcases

    CE: 0.5 CEU

  • 2:15 PM – 2:25 PM CT
    Academy Road Trip & Museum Participation Prize Drawing

    Special Events

  • 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM CT
    Creating the Clinical Digital Workflow

    Presenter: Michael Weiss, CPO – OPIE Software

    Clinical Techniques

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:50 PM CT
    Free Papers: Lower Limb Prostheses - Knee Mechanisms

    Moderator: Emily Dinelli, MPO, CPO

    Moderator: Nicole Walker, MS, CPO (she/her/hers) – Minneapolis VA Health Care System

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:50 PM CT
    Successful Implementation and Utilization of PROMIS (Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) in Clinical O&P Care

    Session Leader: Bretta L. Fylstra, PhD (she/her/hers) – Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education

    Speaker: Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD, CP – Hanger Institute for Clinical Research & Education

    Speaker: Todd Castleberry, PhD (he/him/his) – Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education

    Speaker: Kathleen Carroll, MS, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Hanger Institute

    Moderator: Todd Castleberry, PhD (he/him/his) – Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education

    Moderator: Kathleen Carroll, MS, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Hanger Institute

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:50 PM CT
    Interpreting Research plus Journal Club

    Session Leader/Speaker: Tara Wright, MSOP, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

    Special Events

    CE: 1.5 CEU

  • 2:20 PM – 3:50 PM CT
    Correct Coding for Upper Limb Prostheses: Where We Are, Where We Are Going, and How We Get There

    Session Leader/Speaker: Chris Baschuk, MPO, CPO, FAAOP(D) – Point Designs LLC

    Speaker: Patrick Prigge – Fasikl

    Speaker: Gerald E. Stark, Ph.D, MSEM, CPO/L,FAAOP – Ottobock Patient Care

    Speaker: Chris Lake – Baker Orthotics and Prosthetics

    Speaker: Megan Hodgson, MPO, CPO – Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC

    Speaker: Karl Lindborg, CPO, LP (he/him/his) – Intersect Orthotic and Prosthetic Solutions LLC

    Special Events

    CE: 1.5 CEU

  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT
    Exhibitor Forum (Exhibitors Only)
  • 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM CT
    Afternoon Break in Exhibit Hall with 3 Product Display Showcases

    Special Events

  • 3:50 PM – 4:20 PM CT
    Be ICONic With the New MPK from College Park

    Presenter: Jonathan Cook, CPO – College Park

    Product Display Showcases

    CE: 0.5 CEU

  • 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM CT
    Future Resident Networking (Part 2)

    Session Leader: Robin Seabrook – NCOPE

    Rising Professionals

  • 4:25 PM – 4:55 PM CT
    Leveraging AI to Make Independent O&P Clinics more Sustainable and Profitable – Pedorthics

    Presenter: Amit V. Bhanti – CPO Services

    Product Display Showcases

    CE: 0.5 CEU

  • 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM CT
    Introducing NPScan

    Speaker: Alex Brenner, CP/L, MPO

    Product Display Showcases

    CE: 0.5 CEU

  • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CT
    Future Reimbursement for Orthotic and Prosthetic Clinical Service and Devices

    Speaker: Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP (he/him/his) – Ottobock

    Speaker: Merkur Alimusaj, Dipl.-Ing – Heidelberg University Hospital

    Speaker: Michael Highsmith, PhD, PT, DPT, CP, FAAOP – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

    Special Events

    CE: 1.0 CEU

  • 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM CT
    Free Papers: Lower Limb Prostheses - Outcome Measurement

    Moderator: Wendy Beattie, CPO (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University

    Moderator: Todd DeWees, MHA, CPO – Shriners Children's - Portland

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM CT
    Free Papers: Spinal Orthoses

    Moderator: JoAnne Kanas, DPT, CPO

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM CT
    Global collaboration in development, delivery, and education in prosthetics and orthotics

    Session Leader: Cody L. McDonald, PhD, MPH, CPO (she/her/hers) – University of Washington

    Speaker: Alex Hetherington – Hanger Clinics

    Speaker: Aarti Deshpande, CPO, FAAOP, MS-HCA – UCSF

    Speaker: Corin Shirley, MSOP, CPO – US ISPO

    Speaker: Ann Yamane, CO, MEd (she/her/hers) – University of Washington

    Speaker: Jon Batzdorff, CPO FAAOP (he/him/his) – Prosthetika

    Moderator: Cody L. McDonald, PhD, MPH, CPO (she/her/hers) – University of Washington

    Moderator: Renato Delos Reyes

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM CT
    Trivia Night with the Societies

    Session Leader: Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his) – Artificial Limb Specialists

    Special Events

    CE: 1.5 CEU

  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT
    CSUDH O&P Alumni Meet Up

    Meet Up

  • Saturday, March 9, 2024
  • 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
    Coffee Service

    Special Events

  • 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM CT
    Registration Open
  • 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM CT
    Free Papers: Lower Limb Prostheses - Gait Analysis

    Moderator: Stasia Iwuc, MSOP – Rise Custom Solutions

    Moderator: Tyler Harrison – Alabama State University

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM CT
    Shared Decision-Making in Pediatric Encounters

    Session Leader: John T. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D) – Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center

    Speaker: Brigid C. Driscoll, PT, DPT, CO – Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital

    Speaker: Heather Richard, PsyD – Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Speaker: Monica Minetola, MS CPO – Hanger Clinic

    Speaker: Tyler Deleo, MS, CPO – Goal Pediatric Orthotics

    Speaker: Susie Doyle

    Moderator: John T. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D) – Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center

    Moderator: John T. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D) – Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM CT
    ABC Compliance and Accreditation Session

    Session Leader/Speaker: James E. Lawson – American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Pro

    Special Events

    CE: 1.5 CEU

  • 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM CT
    Interviewing Intentionally Boot Camp

    Session Leader/Speaker: Adrienne W. Hill, MHA, CPO, LPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Kennesaw State University

    Panelist: Jessica N. Norrell, CPO, MBA

    Panelist: Jonas M. Ljung, CPO, MSPO – NCOPE, Hanger Clinic

    Panelist: Barbara Boutin, CO, C.O.(c), Bsc​

    Panelist: Helenlyn Popescu, CPO – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    Rising Professionals

  • 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM CT
    The Three “C”’s of O&P Billing

    Session Leader/Speaker: Joe McTernan – American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association

    Change Management

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM CT
    Cranial Remolding: When Things Go Wrong

    Session Leader: Jessica Corso, CO, LO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

    Speaker: Lisa Abernethy, MSPO, CPO, LPO (she/her/hers) – Baylor College of Medicine

    Speaker: Steven Slawinski, CO, LO, FAAOP – Boston O&P

    Speaker: Melissa Cordial-Stout, BOCO (she/her/hers) – Mary Free BEd Rehabilitation Hospital

    Moderator: Jessica Corso, CO, LO, FAAOP (she/her/hers) – Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

    Moderator: Tiffany D F Graham, CPO, LPO, MSPO, FAAOP(D) (she/her/hers) – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM CT
    Medical Necessity in Prosthetics and Orthotics: Shifting from providing devices to providing healthcare

    Session Leader/Speaker: Molly McCoy, CPO (she/her/hers) – Hanger

    Speaker: Andreas H. Kannenberg, MD (GER), PhD (he/him/his) – Otto Bock Health Care LP

    Speaker: Dave McGill – Ossur

    Speaker: Jeffrey T. Heckman, DO (he/him/his) – Department of Veterans Affairs

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM CT
    Lunch on Your Own

    Special Events

  • 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CT
    Free Papers: Lower Limb Orthoses - Advanced Orthoses

    Moderator: Curt Bertram, CPO, FAAOP – O & P Insight, LLC

    Moderator: Emily Dinelli, MPO, CPO

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CT
    Mental Health Post Amputation

    Session Leader: Katie Johnson, MS CPO/L (she/her/hers) – RJ Rosenberg Ortho Lab

    Speaker: John T. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D) – Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center

    Speaker: Dr. Veronika Hanko, MD (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

    Speaker: Ashlie White, MA (she/her/hers) – Amputee Coalition

    Moderator: Katie Johnson, MS CPO/L (she/her/hers) – RJ Rosenberg Ortho Lab

    Moderator: Kierra J. Falbo, MPO, CPO (she/her/hers) – Minneapolis VA Health Care System

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CT
    Comprehensive Treatment of Pectus Carinatum

    Session Leader: Scott Thach, MSPO, CPO (he/him/his) – Shriners Children's Hawaii

    Speaker: Chrysta Irolla, CPO, MS, MSPO (she/her/hers) – Hospital for Special Surgery

    Speaker: Jennifer A. Richards, MA, CPO (she/her/hers) – University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center

    Speaker: Hanna Alemayehu

    Moderator: Scott Thach, MSPO, CPO – Shriners Children's Hawaii

    Moderator: Scott Thach, MSPO, CPO (he/him/his) – Shriners Children's Hawaii

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM CT
    Free Papers: Lower Limb Prostheses - Ankle-Foot

    Moderator: Jan Karel Petric – UT Southwestern

    Moderator: Nicole Walker, MS, CPO (she/her/hers) – Minneapolis VA Health Care System

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM CT
    Free Papers: Spinal Orthoses - Scoliosis

    Moderator: Scott Thach, MSPO, CPO (he/him/his) – Shriners Children's Hawaii

    Moderator: Lauren Levey, MSPO, CPO (she/her/they/them) – Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics

    Free Papers

    CE: 1.50 CEU

  • 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM CT
    Prosthetic and Orthopedic Advancements from 30 Years of the Initiative '93 German Travel Fellowship

    Session Leader/Speaker: Jennifer Ernst, MD (she/her/hers) – Hannover Medical School

    Speaker: Lorena Klingebiel, CPO (she/her/hers) – ottobock Duderstadt

    Speaker: Magnus N. Kalff, MD (he/him/his) – Hanover & Goettingen

    Speaker: Gerhard M. Hobusch, MD (he/him/his) – Medical University of Vienna

    Speaker: Victor Alexander Hoursch, MD – Medical School Hanover

    Moderator: Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO(Hons) – University of Washington

    Moderator: Nicki Chamberlain-Simon

    Organized Sessions

    CE: 1.50 CEU