Technical Program - Designed for Technical and Clinical Professionals

Session Leader(s)

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  Lindi Mitsou, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers)

  Associate Professor
  University of Hartford
  University of Hartford
  Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Speaker(s)

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  Jeff Wilson

  Senior Business Development Manager - O&P
  Curbell Plastics, Inc.
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  Cassandra Delgado, MSPO, CPO

  Clinical Director
  Coyote
  Middletown, New York, United States
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  Ben Hogan, CPO

  Orthotist/prosthetist
  Mary Free Bed
  Midland, Michigan, United States
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  Gary Bedard, CO, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his)

  Managing Principle
  Rhode 401 LLC
  Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States
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  Davin Amara, CO (he/him/his)

  President
  Phoenix Habilitation Technologies, LLC
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  Lily Heyd, MSOP

  O&P Masters Student
  IIOP
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Moderator(s)

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  Lindi Mitsou, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP (she/her/hers)

  Associate Professor
  University of Hartford
  University of Hartford
  Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Join us for an immersive Technical Program designed for technical and clinical professionals seeking in-depth knowledge, insights, and practical solutions. This year’s program features a comprehensive lineup of presenters led by experts in the field. Topics will cover the latest trends and advancements in fabrication sciences, addressing both current challenges and future opportunities.
Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the latest technologies or network with like-minded professionals, our Technical Program is an opportunity to expand your knowledge of materials and fabrication processes. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your technical expertise and connect with industry leaders!

The Technical Program sessions run concurrently with other meeting sessions and are included with Annual Meeting registration. No additional fee or sign-up is required.

Presentations:

• 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT

  Technical Concepts in Thermoplastic
  

  Speaker: Jeff Wilson – Curbell Plastics, Inc.
• 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CDT

  Tuning Your Thermoplastic Fabrication to Match Your AFO Alignment Tuning
  

  Speaker: Gary G. Bedard, CO, FAAOP(D) (he/him/his) – Rhode 401 LLC
• 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CDT

  Simplifying Elevated Vacuum Fabrication
  

  Speaker: Cassandra Delgado, MSPO, CPO – Coyote
• 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

  Transitioning out of 2-Stage Laminations: Tips & Tricks for Maintaining Alignment While Only Needing a One-Stage Lamination
  

  Speaker: Cassandra Delgado, MSPO, CPO – Coyote
• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT

  Technical Standards and Innovations in Orthotics
  

  Speaker: Davin Amara, CO (he/him/his) – Phoenix Habilitation Technologies, LLC

  Speaker: Lily Heyd, MSOP – IIOP
• 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT

  Project Bike Leg
  

  Speaker: Ben Hogan, CPO – Mary Free Bed