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  • Friday, February 28, 2025
  • 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM ET
    Annual Member Business Meeting Registration Grand E,F,C-South & D-South
  • 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
    Registration - Open
  • 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
    Speaker Ready Room
  • 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET
    Nursing Room
  • 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM ET
    Morning Coffee Service
  • 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM ET
    Annual Academy Member Business Meeting - Meet The Board
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
    2026 Exhibitor Sign-Up
  • 8:15 AM – 11:15 AM ET
    Fall risk among the elderly: Assessment below and above the ankle.
    Speaker: Phillip M. Stevens, CPO, MEd – Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education
    Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
  • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
    2026 Exhibitor Sign-Up Assistance
  • 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
  • 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM ET
    The Inclusive Lens in Perspective and Practice
    Session Leader: Juan E. Cave, II, MSPO CPO FAAOP – RECOVER; Minneapolis Veterans Administration Hospital
    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
  • 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM ET
    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
  • 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM ET
    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
  • 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM ET
    Lower Limb Prosthetics: Gait and Mobility Assessment
    Free Paper
  • 9:15 AM – 5:00 PM ET
    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
  • 9:15 AM – 5:30 PM ET
    Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
    Session Leader: Séamus Kennedy, BEng(Mech), CPed – Hersco Ortho Labs
    Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM ET
    Molding Plaster 101

    Speaker: Michael Intorcia – USG - United States Gypsum

  • 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM ET
    Materials for foot orthoses: How to choose?
    Speaker: Geza F. Kogler, PhD, CO – Clinical Biomechanics Laboratory / Kennesaw State University
    Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
  • 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
  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET
    Advancing AFO Custom Fabrication: Polypropylene vs. Composite Materials

    Speaker: Gary G. Bedard, CO, FAAOP(D) – Rhode 401 LLC

  • 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM ET
    Exhibit Hall - Open
  • 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
    Speaker: Sally Kenworthy, PhD, CPO – Baylor College of Medicine
    Speaker: Matthew A. Parente, MS, PT, CPO, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his) – University of Hartford
    Organized Session
  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
    Management of Phantom Limb Pain
    Session Leader: Katie Johnson, MS CPO/L (she/her/hers) – Hanger Clinic
    Speaker: Katie Johnson, MS CPO/L (she/her/hers) – Hanger Clinic
    Moderator: Katie Johnson, MS CPO/L (she/her/hers) – Hanger Clinic
    Speaker: Tonya L. Rich, PhD, OTR/L, TPS (she/her/hers) – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
    Speaker: Logan Sillies, PT, DPT – Beyond Limits Rehabilitation Cincinnati OH
    Speaker: Robert Worthing, MD, FAAPMR – Lexington VA Health Care System, Lexington KY
    Organized Session
  • 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
    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
  • 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
  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
    Lower Limb Prostheses: Prosthetic Feet
    Free Paper
  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
    Casting light on the dark matter of foot biomechanics: How plantar shear sheers under the foot.
    Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
    Simplicity of Plastics with the Efficiencies of Carbon
  • 11:35 AM – 12:35 PM ET
    Mastering the Future of Coapt: Insights from Industry Experts
    Clinical Technique
  • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
    Rising Professionals & NCOPE: Future Resident Luncheon
    Session Leader: Robin Seabrook – NCOPE
    Rising Professionals
  • 12:30 PM – 2:20 PM ET
    Lunch in Exhibit 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
  • 1:10 PM – 1:40 PM ET
    Thuasne’s Ortel T- Neck Range: Innovative Spinal Solutions
    Presenter: Sarah Glowa – Thuasne
    Product Display Showcase
  • 1:30 PM ET
    Academy Road Trip Passport Turn In Due
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM ET
    Quantitative Safety Standards for Composite Orthotic and Prosthetic Fabrication

    Speaker: Niles S. Leonard – Leonard Industries

  • 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM ET
    Complimentary Professional Headshots
  • 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
  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
    Typical Gait, Deviations, and Evaluations – A 90-minute workshop.
    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
  • 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

  • 2:20 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
  • 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
    Organized Session
  • 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.
    Special Event
  • 2:20 PM – 3:50 PM ET
    Lower Limb Amputation: Pain
    Free Paper
  • 2:20 PM – 3:50 PM ET
    Lower Limb Orthoses - Mechanical Design and Biomechanics
    Free Paper
  • 2:20 PM – 3:50 PM ET
    Lower Limb Orthoses: Mechanical Design and Biomechanics
  • 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET
    Prosthetic Alignment for Fabrication
  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
    Exhibitor Forum - EXHIBITORS ONLY
  • 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
  • 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET
    Observations from International Humanitarian Fabrication and Clinical Experiences
  • 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM ET
    Afternoon Break in Exhibit 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
  • 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM ET
    Incorporating SCFO’s into your Practice
    Speaker: Dennis J. Janisse, CPed – National Pedorthic Services, Inc
    Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
  • 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM ET
    Rising Professionals & NCOPE: Student & Resident Networking Session
    Rising Professionals
  • 4:25 PM – 4:55 PM ET
    Next Generation Multiarticulation Design with Adam’s Hand from BionITLabs
    Presenter: Gerald Stark – BionIT Labs
    Presenter: Jeff Keeling – BionIT Labs
    Product Display Showcase
  • 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET
    LEAN Management “Systems for Technicians”
  • 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM ET
    Safely Addressing Leg Length Discrepancies.
    Speaker: Séamus Kennedy, BEng(Mech), CPed – Hersco Ortho Labs
    Foot & Ankle Biomechanics and Pedorthics
  • 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM ET
    Stepping into Flexibility: Advancing Patient Care with Flexible Prepreg AFOs
    Product Display Showcase
  • 5:35 PM – 6:35 PM ET
    Advanced Techniques with the OPRA™ Implant System
    Presenter: Kurt Collier, CP – Integrum
    Clinical Technique
  • 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
  • 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
    Speaker: Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO (Hons) (she/her/hers) – University of Washington
    Speaker: Claire Kilpatrick
    Organized Session
  • 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
    Speaker: Tausha Duncan
    Special Event
  • 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM ET
    Trivia Night with the Scientific Societies
    Special Event