O&P Clinical Care Insiders
Join Seth O’Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), as he dissects clinical care topics with leaders of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Scientific Societies and the O&P profession. During these 30-minute podcasts, guests will discuss their area of clinical care and share personal experiences as professionals in that specialty and beyond, offering a relaxed journey into the professional lives of those that focus on a specific area of O&P patient care.
Episodes
![Fabrication, interprofessional collaboration, and advocacy: A Conversation with Lindi Mitsou](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15581059/social_teaser_ep19_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
In this episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Lindi Mitsou, MSPO, CPO, a clinical applied assistant professor of prosthetics and orthotics at the University of Hartford, and co-chair of the Academy's Fabrication Sciences Society. They discuss recent advancements and trends in prosthetic and orthotic fabrication, highlighting the importance of interprofessional collaboration and the value of continuing to learn new techniques. Mitsou also shares her experience as Connecticut's lead advocate for the So Every BODY Can Move initiative.
O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.
![Tailored Care, Collaboration and Creative Solutions: A Conversation with Merkur Alimasaj and Lauren Levey](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15581059/social_teaser_ep18_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
In the latest episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Merkur Alimasaj, an engineer in the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Universität Heidelberg in Heidelberg, Germany, and Lauren Levey, CPO, MSPO, prosthetics program director at Boston Orthotics and Prosthetics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. They discuss innovative approaches to orthotics and prosthetics care, emphasizing collaboration and creative solutions. The conversation highlights the need for tailored care as patients transition from pediatrics to adulthood, the importance of understanding the unique needs of adult patients with congenital conditions like spina bifida, and the necessity of a comprehensive approach that considers their entire medical history.
O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.
![Mental Health, Peer Support, and Resilience: A Conversation with Mona Patel](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15581059/social_teaser_ep17_2_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Mental Health, Peer Support, and Resilience: A Conversation with Mona Patel
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
In the latest episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Mona Patel, LCSW, founder and executive director of the San Antonio Amputee Foundation. Together, they discuss the significance of Mental Health Awareness Month, exploring Patel's impactful journey in supporting the limb loss community. They touch on the profound influence of peer support, the intricate dynamics of limb loss and its impact on loved ones, the risks of bottling up emotions, and the invaluable role of support groups in fostering healing and resilience.
O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.
![Advocacy, Impact and, So Every BODY Can Move: A Conversation with Nicole Ver Kuilen](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15581059/social_teaser_ep16_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Advocacy, Impact and, So Every BODY Can Move: A Conversation with Nicole Ver Kuilen
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
In this episode, recorded live at the 50th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium in Chicago last week, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Nicole Ver Kuilen, disability advocate and champion of the So Every BODY Can Move initiative. They discuss the crucial role of advocacy within the O&P profession, the remarkable achievements of the So Every BODY Can Move program, and its profound impact on our community, the program's ongoing success, and exciting future endeavors.
This episode is sponsored by Qwadra.
O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.
![Osseointegration, Innovation, and Engagement - A Conversation with Glen Thompson and Matthew Garibaldi](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15581059/social_teaser_ep15_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
In this episode, recorded live at the 50th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium in Chicago last week, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Glen Thompson, MS, CPO, and Matthew Garibaldi, MS, CPO, to talk about the Academy's new Bone-Anchored Prosthetics scientific society. They discuss the emerging interest with bone-anchored protheses, why now is the best time to create a society centered around osseointegration, combating barriers of regulation, society goals, basic anatomy of an implants osseointegration device, and how to get involved in the newly formed society.
This episode is sponsored by Integrum.
O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.
![Policy, Collaboration, and Coding - A Conversation with Bruce "Mac" McClellan](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15581059/social_teaser_ep14_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Policy, Collaboration, and Coding - A Conversation with Bruce "Mac" McClellan
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
In this episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Bruce "Mac" McClellan, CPO, LPO, FISPO, FAAOP(D), a licensed prosthetist-orthotist, chair of the Academy's Public Policy Committee and member of the National O&P Alliance Steering Committee. Together, they delve into the crucial role of the Public Policy Committee in shaping the landscape of the O&P profession. Mac sheds light on the significance of collaborative efforts among like-minded organizations to drive impactful change, unravels the intricate process of petitioning for new codes with CMS, and highlights the challenges posed by a research shortfall within the O&P industry.
![Gait Analysis, Training, and Hands-on Content - A Conversation with Sara Marmar + Kiley Armstrong](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15581059/social_teaser_ep13_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
In the season 2 premier, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with the co-chairs of the Academy's Gait Society, Kiley Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO, certified orthotist at Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, and Sara Marmar, MS, MPO, LPO, certified orthotist-prosthetist at Orthotic Care Services in Minnesota. The three talk about gait analysis and training, orthotics and prosthetics in gait correction, a preview of gait-related content at the Academy's 50th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, and their involvement in the Academy's Gait Society.
O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.
![Osseointegration, approaches and limb restoration - A conversation with Dr. Jason Stoneback](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15581059/social_teaser_ep12_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
In episode 12, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Dr. Jason Stoneback, chief of orthopedic trauma and fracture surgery, and the director of the limb restoration and osseointegration programs at the University of Colorado Hospital. The two talk about bone-anchored prosthetics, Stoneback's introduction to osseointegration, different approaches to the procedure, and the FDA approval status.
![Wartime O&P care, running a business and new technology - A conversation with Steve Lindsley](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15581059/social_teaser_ep11_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
In episode 11, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Steve Lindsley, a certified prosthetist and the Academy's liaison to the VA, and member of the Academy's Lower-Limb Orthotics Society. In honor of Veterans Awareness Month, the two talk about Lindsley's journey in providing O&P care in Iraq and the logistics needed to be successful, inspiration to become a business owner, the importance of continuing education, and technological advances in O&P.
Show notes
Annual Meeting Site: www.academyannualmeeting.org
O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.
![Spinal orthotics, naming conventions and a team approach - A conversation with Kara Davis](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15581059/social_teaser_ep10_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
In episode 10, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Kara Davis, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, a certified and licensed prosthetist orthotist with Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas, and secretary of the Academy's Spinal Orthotics Society. The two talk about the role and impact of O&P on the spina bifida patient population, treatment for scoliosis, working in pediatrics with a team approach, brace naming conventions and her involvement with the Academy.
Show notes
Annual Meeting Site: www.academyannualmeeting.org
O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.
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Meet the Host
Seth O’ Brien, CP, FAAOP(D) is the Clinical Manager and Residency Director at Artificial Limb Specialists in Phoenix, Arizona. Seth is heavily involved in aspects of the profession beyo1nd clinical practice. He is adjunct faculty at Franklin Pierce University (Doctor of Physical Therapy Program), hosts a rotation for physiatrist residents, is a Certified Peer Visitor for the Amputee Coalition of America, and has contributed to numerous research studies and publications and the Academy's Online Learning Center.