O&P Clinical Care Insiders

Gait Analysis, Training, and Hands-on Content - A Conversation with Sara Marmar + Kiley Armstrong

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.
 
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Osseointegration, approaches and limb restoration - A conversation with Dr. Jason Stoneback

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

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

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.

Vascular Health, Gait Impact and Patient Care Trends - A Conversation with Séamus Kennedy

In episode 9, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Séamus Kennedy, BEng(Mech), CPed, FAAOP(D), a certified pedorthist and active member of the Academy’s Gait Society. The two talk about Kennedy's career journey as a pedorthist, the importance of vascular health and its impact on gait, new trends in patient care, and his long-time involvement with The Academy.
 
Show notes
Academy Scientific Societies Spotlight: https://opedge.com/every-step-you-take-quality-of-life-and-life-expectancy/
Annual Meeting Site: www.academyannualmeeting.org
 
O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.

CAD, Technology and Mentorship - A Conversation with Brian Emling

In episode 8, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Brian Emling, MSPO, CPO, LPO, a prosthetist orthotist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and chair of The Academy's CAD/CAM Society. The two talk about Emling's journey in O&P, getting young people interested in the profession, the importance of mentorship, his interest in CAD/CAM and the scanners, printers and software involved, and his involvement with The Academy’s CAD/CAM Society.

Cranial Helmets, Scanning Technology and Working in Pediatrics - A Conversation with Jessica Corso

In episode 7, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down Jessica Corso, CO, LO, FAAOP, a certified orthotist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and chair of The Academy's Craniofacial Society. In honor of National Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Awareness Month, the two talk about Corso's career journey and her interest in a craniofacial specialty, her love for treating pediatric patients, 3D-printed cranial helmets and being involved in alpha and beta testing of product development, working with parents in treating infants needing cranial helmets, scanning technology, and her involvement with The Academy’s Craniofacial Society.
 
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Spinal Orthotics, Scoliosis and Establishing a Code - A Conversation with Scott Thach

In episode 6, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down Scott Thach, MSPO, CPO, LPO, a certified prosthetist orthotist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and chair of The Academy's Spinal Orthotics Society. In honor of Scoliosis Awareness Month, the two talk about Thach's career journey and professional gratification of treating pediatric patients, scoliosis and cranial treatments and techniques, accomplishments and future of the society, 99 Coding and his efforts to establish a new code.
This episode is sponsored by Spinal Technology.
O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.

Behavioral Science, Mentors and Clinical Skills - A Conversation with John. T. Brinkmann

In episode 5, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with John T. Brinkmann, CPO, FAAOP(D), an associate professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University and chair of The Academy's Behavioral Science Society. The two talk about Brinkmann's career journey and professional choices, the importance of mentorship, educational transitions, critical clinical skills, and behavioral science in O&P.
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Lower Limb Prosthetics, ”The Rules” and Residency - A Conversation with John Rheinstein

In episode 4, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with John Rheinstein, CP, FAAOP(D), a board certified prosthetist and chair of The Academy's Lower Limb Prosthetics Society. The two talk about Rheinstein's career as a residency director, the "rules of prosthetics," his passion for post-op care, and his involvement in the Lower Limb Prosthetics Society. This episode was recorded live at The Academy's 2023 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium in Nashville. 
 
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