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The AOPA National Assembly is already the most

talked about event for 2014—It is the premier

destination for the world-wide orthotic, prosthetic

and pedorthic community. Register today to

participate in the National Assembly.

Sept. 4–7, 2014Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas

REGIstRAtION Is NOw OPEN.

Visit www.AOPAnet.org for updates and additional information.

Exhibits. Education. Networking. CE Credits.

AOPA’s

national assembly ’14The premier meeting for orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic professionals

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Don’t miss this incredible show as we combine

the ENERGY of Las Vegas with the ENERGY of

200 Exhibitors and the ENERGY of more than

2,300 attendees along with top-notch business

and clinical experts to give you the dynamic

2014 AOPA National Assembly.

Contents

4 Schedule of Events

5 Exhibits and Sponsors

6 Business Certificate Programs and

Manufacturers’ Workshops

7 Product Preview Presentations

8 Speakers

9 Education Programs

18 Contests and Awards

20 Special Events

21 About the Venue

22 Registration Information

23 Registration Form

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Why You Should Attend X Earn up to 36 CE credits

X Learn in any of the five dedicated education tracks—providing you with the most relevant education for orthotists, prosthetists, technicians, pedorthists and business managers

X Scientific programs featuring extensive symposia on scoliosis, pediatric orthotics, cranial helmets, microprocessor knees and more

X Unprecedented business education featuring experts in O&P business management, documentation, heathcare reform and marketing

X Innovative four day Pedorthic Education Program focusing on diabetic treatment and wound care from a multidisciplinary faculty of physicians, wound care experts and diabetes educators

X Four days of Technical Education

X New and improved Thranhardt Golf Classic scheduled the day before Manufacturers’ Workshops

X Revised Exhibit Hall Schedule provides more time in the exhibit hall without sacrificing CE credits

X More receptions and networking events

X Networking and career advancement for practitioners and suppliers at all levels of experience—opportunities abound, from receptions to golf, to a happy hour reception, to the wine auction and tasting

X Fabulous shopping, entertainment, championship golf and unparalleled people watching—all of this on the Las Vegas Strip!

No other city competes with the energy, atmosphere, and excitement of Las Vegas—there are many reasons why Las Vegas commands the title as “The Entertainment Capital of the World” and no matter what you call fun, Las Vegas has it. Cirque du Soleil productions, Broadway performances, world-class cuisine, sizzling nightlife, a shopper’s paradise and of course the best people watching!

2014 National Assembly

Planning Committee Members

Christopher J. Nolan (Chairman)

Frank H. Bostock, CO, FAAOP

James H. Campbell, PhD, CO

Eric Craig

Thomas V. DiBello, CO, LO, FAAOP

Traci Dralle

Mark Geil, PhD

Fran Jenkins

Dennis Janisse, CPed

Thomas F. Kirk, PhD

Geza Kogler, PhD, CO

Anita Liberman-Lampear, MA

Karen Lundquist, MBC

Mike Magill

Brad Mattear, CPA, CFo

Edward Neumann, PhD, PE, CP, FAAOP

Stephanie Olivo-Schulte

Michael Orendurff, PhD

Karen Peters

Klaas Postema, MD, PhD

Anthony Potter

Don Shurr, PT, CPO

Brian Stroup

Jason D. Wening, MS, CPO, FAAOP

Registration is now open.Visit www.AOPAnet.org for updates and more information. Be sure to follow AOPA on Face-book, Twitter and Linked In for all the latest news about the Assembly and of special interest to the profession.

Who Should AttendPractitioners, physicians, technicians, fitters, students, educational instructors, facility owners, marketing personnel, residents, office managers, billing specialists, researchers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of O&P products and services should come to Las Vegas to stay on the cutting edge of their profession and to mix and mingle with other top professionals from across the country and around the world. Up to 36 CE credits will be available at this fabulous AOPA National Assembly.

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WedNeSdAY, SePteMbeR 3

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Registration

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Exhibitor Set-Up

1:00 PM Thranhardt Golf Classic

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7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Exhibitor Set-Up

8:00 AM – Noon Business Certificate Programming

8:00 AM – Noon Manufacturers’ Workshops–Tier A

8:00 – 10:00 AM Manufacturers’ Workshops–Tier B

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Manufacturers’ Workshops–Tier C

1:00 – 5:00PM Business Certificate Programming

1:00 – 5:00PM Manufacturers’ Workshops–Tier D

5:00 – 7:30 PM Viva Las Vegas Welcome Reception Sponsored by Willow Wood

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7:00 AM Breakfast

7:15 AM Opening General Session & Welcoming remarks

7:15 – 8:30 AM Welcome & Keynote Presentation

8:45 AM – 10:00 AM Thranhardt Presentations

10:00 AM – 6:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open & Product Preview Theaters

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Break in Exhibit Hall

10:45 AM – Noon Concurrent Education

Clinical Orthotic Track

Clinical Prosthetic Track

Clinical Pedorthic Track

Technical Track

Business Track

Noon – 1:00 PM Lunch in Exhibit Hall

1:00 – 2:00 PM Poster Session

2:00 – 5:00 PM Concurrent Education




Technical Track

Business Track

5:00 – 6:30 PM Happy Hour Reception in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by the Exhibitors

6:30 PM Wine Tasting and Auction

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7:00 AM Breakfast

7:15- 8:30 AM Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony

8:00- 10:00 AM Clinical Education

8:30 – 10:00 AM Hamontree Lectures

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open & Product Preview Theaters

10:00 – 11:00 AM Break in Exhibit Hall

11AM – Noon Concurrent Education




Technical Track

Business Track

Noon – 1:00 PM Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 PM Poster Session2:00 – 5:00 PM Concurrent Education




Technical Track

Business Track

5:00 – 6:00 PM $5,000 Giveaway—Exhibit Hall Closing Event

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7:00 AM – Noon Registration

7:30 AM Breakfast


Clinical Orthotic-Pedorthic Track


Technical Track

Business Track

1:00 – 5:00 PM Manufacturers’ Workshops–Tier E

Schedule At A GlanceWe look forward to four high-energy days of exciting education, networking and Las Vegas entertainment. Here is the Assembly’s full schedule:


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Ability Dynamics LLCAbletech Orthopedics Corp.Advanced O&P Solutions LLCAetrex Worldwide Inc.Algeos USA+ Allard USA Inc.ALPSAlternative Prosthetic Services Inc.American Academy of Orthotists &

Prosthetists (AAOP)American Board for Certification

in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc. (ABC)

American Central FabricationAmerican Orthopedics

Manufacturing Corp.American Plastics, A Division of

Curbell PlasticsAmerican Prosthetic Components

LLC+ AMFIT Inc.Amputee CoalitionAONAOPMApis Footwear Co.Aqualeg Inc.Arizona AFO Inc.ARTech Laboratory Inc.Aspen Medical ProductsAtlantic Rim Brace Mfg. Corp.Becker Orthopedic Appliance Co.biodesigns Inc.BiOMBionessBioSculptor Corp.Board of Certification/

Accreditation, Int’l (BOC)Bledsoe Brace SystemsBort-Swiss Orthopedic SupplyBoston BraceBTS Bioenginerring Corp.Bulldog Tools Inc.Cailor Fleming Insurance+ Cascade Dafo Inc.Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc.Centri–A Fillauer Co.CJ Socket TechnologiesCollege Park Industries Inc.Comfort Products Inc.Coyote DesignCybertech Medical

DavMarDAW Industries Inc.+ DelcamDicarre LLCDJODr. Comfort+ EndoliteExceed-WorldwideFabtech Systems LLC+ Fillauer CompaniesFillauer LLC–A Fillauer Co.FootmaxxFreedom Innovations LLCFriddles Orthopedic ApplianceFutura International Inc.Grace Prosthetic Fabrication Inc.Hersco Ortho LabHosmer Dorrance Corp.–A Fillauer Co.JancoJMS Plastics SupplyKinetic ResearchKISS Technologies LLCKLM LabsKnit-Rite Inc.Levy & RappelLIM InnovationsLiberating Technologies Inc.Martin Bionics InnovationsMD Orthopaedics Inc.Med Spec (ASO)Medex International Inc.Medi USAMIH International LLC/M-BraceMotion Control–A Fillauer Co.Nabtesco Proteor - USANaked ProstheticsNational Association for the

Advancement of O&P (NAAOP)National Commission on O&P

Education (NCOPE)New Options SportsNew Step Orthotic Lab Inc.nora systems, Inc.O&P 1 Central FabricationO&P AlmanacO&P Business News and Helio.

com by SLACK Inc.O&P EDGE/Western Media LLCOPIE SoftwareO&P Solutions

OPTEC USA, INCOrfit Industries AmericaOrthofeetOrthomerica Products Inc.Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities

Foundation - OPAF & the First Clinics

Orthotic & Prosthetic Equipment Corporation

Orthotic & Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA)

Össur Americas Inc.OTS Corp.–A Fillauer Co.OttobockPaceline Inc.Parker Hannifin Corporation-

IndegoPEL LLCPine Tree Orthopedic Lab Inc.Pro-Tech OrthopedicsProtoKinetics LLCQuality Outcomes+ Renia GmbH Chemisch Fabrik+ Restorative Care of America Inc.Rodin 4DRoyal Knit Inc.Silipos Inc.Simona America Inc.Soletech Inc.+ Spinal Technology Inc.SPSST&G USA Corp.SteeperUSAStreifeneder USASureStepTamarack Habilitation

Technologies Inc.TechMed 3D Inc.Teh Sen Technology Inc.ThyssenKrupp AIN PlasticsTillges Certified Orthotic

Prosthetic Inc.Top Shelf OrthopedicsTouch Bionics+ Townsend Design+ TrulifeVorumWBC Industries Inc.WillowWood

AOPA extends special thanks to our title sponsors:

Sponsors

Exhibits & sponsors


Learn about the newest products and the latest technology at the 2014 National Assembly. The AOPA exhibit hall offers more exhibitors, components, devices, tools, supplies and services than any other show of its kind in the United States. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of it. For the most up to date list of exhibitors and links to their websites, visit www.AOPAnet.org.

Bold listings indicate the exhibitor is a member of the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA)

+ indicates the exhibitor is a Supplier Plus Partner with AOPA.

• new exhibitors for 2014. Exhibitors as of April 2014.

Exhibits. Services. Networking.


Manufacturers’ Workshops

thuRsdAY 9/4

tIER A 8:00 AM – Noon (4-Hour Workshops)

The following workshops in Tier A run concurrently within this track

Socket Selection Criteria & Alignment Considerations (MWA-1)Sponsor: ALPS

ottobock C-Brace: How to be Successful from Patient Selection to Reimbursement (MWA-2)Sponsor: Ottobock

What’s New in Socket Technologies from ottobock (MWA-3) Sponsor: Ottobock

low Active Solutions for Above-the-Knee Prosthetic Users (MWA-4)Sponsor: Össur Americas Inc.

New Innovation for the o&P Market – Introducing the VGK & AK MAGloCK and more… (MWA-5)Sponsor: ST&G USA Corp.

Microprocessor Knee and Foot Technology (MWA-6)Sponsor: Endolite

Canfit: Transforming P&o Practices using CAd/CAM Solutions (MWA-7)Sponsor: Vorum

oMEGA® by WillowWood® (MWA-8)Sponsor: WillowWood

bebionic Multi-Articulating Microprocessor Hand Technology (MWA-9)Sponsor: SteeperUSA

Gomez orthotic Spine System (MWA-10) Sponsor: Friddle’s Orthopedic Appliances Inc.

tIER B 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (2-Hour Workshops)

The following workshops in Tier B run concurrently within this track

SoAP Notes—The Anatomy of a Well Written Note (MWB-1)Sponsor: Nabtesco Proteor - USA

Are you Keeping Up? The Fast-Changing World of Myoelectric Arms (MWB-2)Sponsor: Fillauer Companies

CAdCAM 101 (MWB-3)Sponsor: TechMed 3D

business Certificate Programming

Earn your business certificate in O&P Business Management from AOPA, in partnership with the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). With over 95 years of service to the O&P profession, AOPA is the natural partner for the University to provide high-quality and relevant business education to the O&P community.

By completing four core and four elective courses (and passing the accompanying quizzes) you will earn your certificate in O&P Business Management and receive a diploma from AOPA and the University. We are expecting our first graduates in 2014. For more information about the program, please visit www.aopanetonline.org/education.

thuRsdAY 9/4

8:00 AM - Noon Business Certificate Program

Management Module–Required Course Making Sure Your Company is not Violating any State or Federal Laws: How to Implement an O&P Compliance Program for Your Company (B1)Mitchell Dobson, CPO, FAAOPSteve Fletcher, CPOAs a required course under the Management portion of the AOPA Business Certificate Program, this four hour session focuses on the understanding of compliance issues from facility accreditation to CMS. Learn from multiple experts on how to remain compliant with industry standards and ensure a clear comprehension of best business practices that will help to keep legal issues at an arm’s length. In addition to this in-depth guidance, we’ll also delve into the subject of selling and purchasing a practice and the risks associated with non-compliant businesses. We’ll conclude this powerful session with an opportunity to ask the expert panel your specific compliance questions.

1:00 - 5:00 PM Business Certificate Program

Management Module–Elective Course Human Resources: How to Develop a Human Resource Program for Your Company that will Improve Employee Productivity and Loyalty, and Protect Your Company against Costly Employee Related Litigation (B2)Pam Lupo, COEffective Human Resource Management results in increased performance, productivity, improved morale, low absenteeism, and low employee turnover. If an employee does not have a detailed job description, then how can we ask them to perform all tasks expected of them? If an employee does not have an annual review, how do they know their expectations of performance? Just as critical are coaching and disciplinary opportunities, which is required documentation of follow-up to poor performance relating to quality of care and improper billing practices, as outlined in the accreditation standards.

Choose from over 35 Manufacturers’ Workshops featuring the newest products and latest technology presented by leading manufacturers and suppliers from the orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic profession. Because manufacturers’ workshops are intense, often hands-on learning experiences, participation is limited. Workshops are offered all day Thursday, September 4 and from 1:00 – 5:00 PM on Sunday, September 7. Visit www.AOPAnet.org for updates and complete descriptions of all workshops. This year’s workshop schedule features both 2-hour and 4-hour workshops.


Manufacturers’ Workshops Product Preview TheaterPresentationsExpEriEncE thE EnErgy!

Learn in a lively theater atmo-sphere right on the exhibit hall show floor.

Allard USA Tips & Tricks for Carbon Composite AFOs

Aspen Medical Aspen’s Fully Adjustable Options

Cascade Orthopedic Supply

Current Concepts Using ProComp

Freedom Innovations Unique Advantages of the Plie 2.0 MPC

KneeClinical Advantages of the Kinterra

Hydraulic Foot and Ankle System

LIM Innovations Introducing the Infinite Socket with Infinite

Possibilities—Unveiling Breakthrough Socket Technology from LIM Innovations

Life in Motion: Meet Users of the Infinite Socket from LIM Innovations

Nabtesco Proteor-USA Allux Knee—In Pursuit of the World’s Safest

KneeHydeal Knee—an Ideal Choice

OPIE Software OPIE Software: Complete Practice

Management

Orthomerica Products Innovative Solutions for Challenging

Patients: The Fuzion and Spectrum AFO Systems

Össur Americas, Inc. New Applications for Unity vacuum

System—Expanding Target User Group to K2 and Above-The-Knee Amputees

Össur’s New Rebound Cartilage Brace; Protective Support Solution

Tamarack Habilitation Technologies Inc.

Presentation of a New Intervention for the Management of Skin Breakdown for Amputees

WillowWoodSmartTemp Liner Technology

Thursday 9/4 (CONt’d.)

Tier C 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (2-Hour Workshops)

The following workshops in Tier C run concurrently within this track

The Cutting Edge of Prosthetic Socket Design—The Infinite Socket from LIM Innovations (MWC-1)Sponsor: LIM Innovations

My Patient Wants a Foot for What? (MWC-2)Sponsor: Fillauer Companies

Trust Your Instincts- Documenting Variable Cadence with the Plie 2.0 MPC Knee (MWC-3)Sponsor: Freedom Innovations

Build a Profitable O&P Business with Technology (MWC-4)Sponsor: Cascade Orthopedic Supply, Inc.

Innovations in Prosthetic Foot Designs & Composite Materials (MWC-5)Sponsor: Ability Dynamics

Mobility After Stroke (MWC-6)Sponsor: Ottobock

Tier d1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (4-Hour Workshops)

The following workshops in Tier D run concurrently within this track

Touch Bionics’ Upper Limb Prosthetic Solutions (MWD-1)Sponsor: Touch Bionics

Transfemoral Clinical and Technical Solutions – Including Waterproof Systems and Winning Strategies for Medicare Documentation (MWD-2)Sponsor: Ottobock

Axon-Bus Upper Limb Prosthetic System featuring the Michelangelo Hand and AxonArm® (MWD-3)Sponsor: Ottobock

Orthotic Management of the Knee post Cartilage Repair” Featuring the new Rebound Cartilage Brace (MWD-4)Sponsor: Össur Americas Inc.

OPIE Software; Complete Practice Management (MWD-5)Sponsor: OPIE Software

Beyond DAFO Basics: Brace Optimizations (MWD-6)Sponsor: Cascade Dafo

Pediatric Orthotic Solutions for Management of Contractures and Ankle/Foot/Hip Instabilities (MWD-7)Sponsor: Allard USA

Emergence of Personal Bionics (MWD-8)Sponsor: BIOM

The Dual Application Track of Stance Control Orthoses in Chronic and Acute Patients (MWD-9)Sponsor: Becker Orthopedic

Successful Outcomes. Profitable Practice. Making Pediatric Orthotics a Healthy Segment of Your Operation.(MWD-10)Sponsor: SureStep

Below the Ankle-Looking From The Ground Up (MWD-11)Sponsor: Aetrex Worldwide

suNday 9/7

Tier e1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (4-Hour Workshops)

The following workshops in Tier E run concurrently within this track

2014 Update–Accreditation Standards and Best Business Practices (MWE-1)Sponsor: American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Pedorthics

COrdELL ATkINS, PT, dPT, CWS, CdE, CPEd currently serves as the director of the Diabetic Foot Clinic, at the TOSH campus in Salt Lake City. He received his DPT from the University of Utah and has served

as president of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Wound Management Special Interest Group. His present clinical load is wound management and diabetic foot care, and he is recognized by the American Academy of Wound Management as a Certified Wound Specialist (CWS). Dr. Atkins is also a Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE) and a Certified Pedorthist.

MArybETH bArkOCy, PT, dPT received her clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy at AT Still University. Dr. Barkocy has practiced physical therapy at The Children’s Hospital in Denver, Albuquerque Public Schools, in Early Intervention, in home health care, with the Early Childhood Evaluation Program, and has spent a significant portion of her career as an outpatient therapist and clinical instructor at ExplorAbilities Pediatric Therapy Center.

NICOLETA bUgNArIU, PT, PHd currently serves as Associate Professor, Dept of Physical Therapy at UNT Health Science Center. Dr. Bugnariu’s research focuses on the underlying mechanisms

controlling motor function in various patient populations across the lifespan. She collaborates with a diverse team of researchers and clinicians, including electrical engineers, robotics engineers, audiologists, physicians, and biomedical scientists from universities, hospitals and industry partners.

MArk bUSSELL, Md, CPO is a graduate from the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine. He is a Physiatrist and ABC Certified practitioner.

STEFANO brUNELLI, Md is a Physiatrist from Fondazione Santa Lucia, a Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Health Care (IRCCS) in Rome, Italy. The Institute performs intensive research in the fields of neuromotor rehabilitation and neuroscience.

LOrI A. dOLAN, PHd currently serves as Assistant Research Scientist, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Iowa. Dr. Dolan is well-known for her research in the

area of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

MArNy EULbErg, Md is a family physician who has been the medical director for a Post Polio Clinic in the Denver metro area since 1985; in that time she has seen over 1500 polio survivors with various orthotic needs and using various orthotic devices. In 1985 she founded a non-profit organization, the Human Gait Institute, that provides education and support to orthotic users, organizes training courses for orthotists, and conducts research focused on patient oriented outcomes with various orthoses.

dr. JANOS ErTL, Md is the Chief of Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine at Wishard Health Services, Chief Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy, Indiana University School of

Medicine and Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery-Indiana University School of Medicine. He specializes in Adult Orthopaedic Trauma and Sports Medicine/Arthroscopy.

ANdrEW HANSEN, PHd is the director of the Minneapolis VA Rehabilitation Engineering Research Programand Associated professor at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hansen is an internationally recognized expert in ankle-foot

prosthetics. His team is actively developing rehabilitation technologies and performing research studies to evaluate effects of medical device user performance.

HUgH HErr, PHd heads the Biomechatronics research group at the MIT Media Lab, is creating bionic limbs that emulate the function of natural limbs. In 2011, TIME magazine coined Herr the “Leader of the Bionic Age”

because of his revolutionary work in the emerging field of biomechatronics–technology that marries human physiology with electromechanics. A double amputee himself, he is responsible for breakthrough advances in bionic limbs that provide greater mobility and new hope to those with physical disabilities.

dr. HIgHSMITH is a dual licensed prosthetist and physical therapist with a PhD in Medical Science from the USF Morsani College of Medicine. He currently serves as the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Vice-President and is an Assistant Professor at USF in Tampa, FL.

STEvEN kINg, dPM, CPEd is a podiatrist, pedorthists and researcher. Dr. King is an active member and frequent speaker at the American Society of Testing Materials F13 and E54; Amercian Podiatric

Medical Association; Hawaii Podiatric Medical Association; International Society of Biomechanics-Footwear Specialty Group; American Association of Podiatric Sports Medicine and the Advanced Composite Spring Lever Runner.

dONNA rObErTSON, AT, CPEd serves as Consultant of Foot Solutions, Inc. Dr. Robertson is a Certified Pedorthist with unique skills in the sports injury recovery, custom-made orthotics and footwear related products, diabetic foot issues and advanced pedorthic solutions. Dr. Robertson has worked with many sports professionals and is well known throughout the USA for her work and lectures.

UrS SCHNEIdEr, Md, PHd oversees the Fraunhofer Orthopedics Research Department in Stuttgart. He is a medical doctor and leads the interdisciplinary engineering team with research focused on

improved mobility solutions in rehabilitation and orthopedic surgery.

OLENA SEMINOg, Md is a physician concerned with epidemiology of stroke. She is particularly interested in risk factors for stroke. For her project Olena analyses a large linked dataset of electronic hospital records.

TrOy S. WATSON, Md is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders and arthroscopy. Dr. Watson has been active with clinical research since beginning

the Foot and Ankle Institute and has published several foot and ankle related articles.

Speaker highlights

“The poster session and the quality of the speakers is what really sets AoPA apart.”

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7:00 AM Breakfast

7:15 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks 7:30 – 8:30 AM General Session: Opening Keynote Address Adrianne Haslet-Davis

Adrianne Haslet-Davis’ life as a dancer was shattered last year at the Boston Marathon bombings. She and her husband Adam, who had just returned from a tour in Afghanistan with the Air Force, were steps away from the second blast. Join us firsthand for her compelling story of hope and thanks. Haslet-Davis has now become an advocate for other amputees. “I feel really passionately

about the rights of amputees as well as the advancements in prosthetics,” she said. “I know that the only thing that makes me disabled is not the fact that I don’t have two feet, it’s the fact that what I’m using isn’t advanced enough to make me do the same thing that the person next to me with two feet can do.”

8:45 – 10:00 AM General Session

Award Winning Thranhardt Lectures (C1)Don’t miss the “best of the best” at the award winning Thranhardt Lecture series. Launched by a gift from J.E. Hanger in memory of Howard R. Thranhardt, CP, the series offers an honorarium to the winners. This year’s winning presentations are outlined below. (The following sessions run consecutively within this program.)

A Comparative Study of AFO Dynamics During Simulated Gait (C1A)David Knapp, CPO, MedThis presentation will discuss a method to determine the stiffness profiles for off-the-shelf AFOs and provide insight and discussion of the clinical implications of orthotic ankle management.

Functional Performance and Evaluation of Dynamic Response Feet (C1B)Nicoleta Bugnariu, PT, PhDSteven Gordon, CPO/LPOThis collaborative research project combined the expertise from biomechanics, biomedical engineering, physical therapy and CPO/LPO to study the impact of K2 vs K3 feet on functional performance (balance, gait and clinical tests) and quality of life in transtibial amputees.

Evaluation of 1200+ C-Leg Test Fittings in Germany (C1C)Andreas Hahn, PhD, MScWe report on 1227 C-Leg test fittings conducted in Germany. Responders span a wide range of age and mobility grades. Fitting success is not predetermined by age, mobility grade, and age at amputation or amputation cause. The analysis underlines the necessity of individual test fittings. The general denial of a C-Leg based on one of the above factors is not supported by this data.

Prosthetists’ Confidence Administering Outcome Measures (C1D)Susan Spaulding, MS, CPOWe present findings from a study to assess the effects of a mixed-methods training program on prosthetists’ confidence administering two common performance measures, the Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP) and Timed Up and Go (TUG). Results suggest that targeted training may enhance confidence and be a means to facilitate increased use of outcome measures in clinical practice.

10:00 AM – 6:30 PM Exhibit Hall and Product Preview Theater

10:0O – 10:45 AM Break in Exhibit Hall


Challenges Flowing from a Successful Scoliosis Orthosis Trial (C2)Lori Dolan, PhDDon Shurr, PT, CPOAdditional speakers invitedResearch trials published in the New England Journal of Medicine, show that TSLOs are an effective treatment option for Scoliosis. Will these findings affect the future practice of spinal orthotics? Will insurance companies mandate orthotic trials prior to surgery? Are there enough passionate orthotists to care for this potentially larger patient group? Participate in this challenging symposium as you hear and learn from representatives from the Spinal Society, Insurance Companies and our researcher.

Prosthetic Symposium: The Impact of Current Research and Outcomes on the Future of Amputee Care and Your Practice (C3)

Robert Gailey, PhD, PTIgnacio Gaunaurd, PhD, MSPTThis thought provoking presentation will review the use of outcome measures, prosthetic and rehabilitative innovations that will clinically impact the current and future care of people with limb loss. Moreover, the roles of the allied health care providers in preparing their clinical practices to integrate conventional and futuristic practices will be discussed.

Introduction and Review of Diabetes and Foot Complications (C4)

Corky Atkins, CPed, PT, CDEDennis Janisse, CPedAdditional speakers to be announcedFor Diabetics, even ordinary problems get worse and lead to serious complications or amputation. Neuropathy, nerve damage, poor circulation, deformity of the foot, and calluses can evolve into ulcers and infection. According to the American Diabetes Association about half of all people with diabetes have some form of nerve damage.

High Strength Material for Vacuum Sockets (T1)Peter Panuncialman, CPOALearn fabrication methods utilizing a hybrid high strength material for vacuum sockets that can be modified post delivery.

Regulations, Reimbursement, and Research (B3)

Thomas Fise, JD, Executive Director, AOPAJoe McTernan, Director of Coding and Reimbursement Services, Education and Programming, AOPADevon Bernard, Assistant Director of Coding and Reimbursement Services, Education and Programming, AOPA Join AOPA staff for a lively discussion on the three Rs–Regulations, Reimbursement, and Research. This “need to know” timely session will provide you with the latest information on research funding, litigation, audits, and OTS regulations.


1:00 – 2:00 PM Poster Presentations in Exhibit Hall

Identify educational track categories by using the key code shown at the top of each page.

Orthotic Prosthetic Pedorthic Technical Business


Education Programs

FRIdAY 9/5

BEST OF SHOw


O&P Symposium: Generational Factors in Residency Education: Understanding Millennials (C5)

John Brinkmann, MA, CPO, FAAOPChris Robinson, MS, MBA, CPO, ATC, FAAOPRobert Huddler, PT, DPT, BOCP, FAAOPNina Bondre, BS, MPO CandidateLearning to connect with the Millennial Generation will help you recruit, train, and retain employees. This symposium will help you understand: • Workforce readiness issues related to generational cohort differences • Commonly identified features of the Millennial Generation • Cultural and environment factors contributing to generational cohort features • Strategies for effectively training millennials • Changes in residency education over the past decades • Current requirements and expectations during residency.

Prosthetic Symposium: Microprocessor Controlled Knees Symposium (C6)

Hans Dietl, PhD, CTOPhilipp Kampas, MBSAdditional speakers to be announcedHear from relevant researchers of Microprocessor Controlled Knees (MPK) as they compare and explain how an indivual AK Amputee benefits from his/her design in ADL situations. Each researcher has received a video consisting of a combination of ADL situations like walking on level ground, stairs, ramps and stumbling. The researchers will utilize the video as a basis for their presentation and allow you, the audience, to directly compare the different solutions.

Pedorthic Symposium: Diabetic Foot Team Members, Part I (C7A)Corky Atkins, CPed, PT, CDEDonna Robertson, CPed, ATAditional speakers to be announcedJoin our multi-disciplinary team of diabetic foot care professionals, including a wound care specialist, pedorthists, diabetes educator, Podiatrist and orthopedic surgeon for a candid discussion on the different team member roles when treating the diabetic foot.

Custom Silicone Injection Techniques (T2)Alex Brett, RTPOCreate custom urethane AFOs with silicone injection techniques.

The Pitfalls You Need to Be Aware Of When Selling Your Business (B4A)

Barry Smith, Esq. Jeremy Smith, Esq.Thomas V. DiBello, CO, FAAOP Frank Bostock, COWhether you are buying, selling or interested in determining the value of an O&P business—our interesting and informative panel will enlighten you with real life examples and how to avoid the pitfalls that have trapped others. This informative panel will offer insights from an attorney, an accountant and former owners who will discuss their personal experiences of selling their patient care facility.

Hospital-Owned O&P Programs (B5)Matthew Garibaldi, CPOJeffrey Wensman, CPOThis two-hour program will get orthotists, prosthetists and administrators of hospital-owned orthotic and prosthetic programs together to discuss challenges and topics of interest, such as: education, finance, hospital-specific issues, marketing, EHR implementation, ACO’s, reimbursement, and general operations. The intent of this program is to share and learn various ideas and solutions to survive the unique problems created by working in a hospital setting. Those working in a related free-standing rehab hospitals or full-service hospitals are encouraged to attend.


Lower Limb Treatment Options (C8) (The following sessions run consecutively within this program.)

Novel Design for Mechanical Stance-Controlled AFO for Non-Spastic Equinus Gait (C8A)Mark Geil, PhDThe design of a novel stance-controlled AFO is described. The device is purely mechanical, without microprocessors, and is appropriate for non-spastic equinus in which heel contact should be facilitated but free push-off should be permitted.

Can Older Adults’ Postural Stability be Improved with Ankle Foot Orthoses? (C8B)Ryan Crews, MS, CCRPFalls by older adults are a serious challenge to the healthcare system. This study of 30 participants investigated whether postural stability of older adults may be improved with the use of custom made ankle foot orthoses.

A Comparison of Gait Kinetics and Kinematics using Varying Orthotic Designs in a Child with Spastic Diplegia Post Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (C8C)Marybeth Barkocy, PT, DPT Deane Doty, CPOChildren with cerebral palsy often use orthoses to improve standing balance and gait. There is a lack of research regarding orthotic design and gait outcomes in children following Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy for spasticity reduction. This case study is to establish the benefit of the AFO/FC in improving overall function and efficiency of these patients.

Pediatric Partial Foot Prostheses: A New Treatment Option (C8D)Pamela Hale, CPO A 7-year old female with quadramembral longitudinal partial foot and hand amputations tested the effects of wearing high top shoes, shoes with toe filler inserts and a tibial tubercle height rigid dynamic carbon composite (RDCC) AFO with custom prosthetic toe filler inserts. Pelvic kinematic data and temporal special data was compared between the three conditions. The RDCC AFO condition was shown to improve pelvic motion and improve overall function.

X-ray Validating Triplanar Skeletal Alignment in Weight-bearing Applications for Lower Limb Orthotics (C8E)Mark Bussell, MD, CPOMarmaduke Loke, CPOThe novel approach to lower limb rehabilitation for assurance of better structural alignment utilizing X-rays to help validate alignment. For the same reasons we utilize X-rays for scoliosis orthotic care, weight-bearing X-rays for lower limb orthoses demonstrates validity of skeletal alignment, joint integrity, and reduction of stresses on supporting structures. With better alignment in the Sagittal, Coronal, and Transverse planes, the preservation of all supporting structures, as well as, improving overall balance of the individual.


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Triplanar Management Dynamic Response Orthotic Designs with Proper Training Proves to Be a Winning Combination (C8F)Marmaduke Loke, CPOMark Bussell, MD, CPOOrthotic treatment with advanced methods and technologies are now providing outcomes that rival those found in prosthetics. Potential structural and functional outcomes for people in need of lower limb orthoses have always lagged behind those found in prosthetics, until recent developments. With proper training, many benefits utilizing these methods and technologies will be demonstrated, including increased muscle strength, muscle bulk, bone density, function, and structural alignment.

Clinical and Biomechanical Effectiveness of Decompressive Knee Bracing for Medial Compartment Osteoarthritis (C8G)Eric Lamberg, EdD, PT, CPedThis presentation will focus on results ascertained from a study investigating the effects of using a decompressive knee brace for people with medial compartment osteoarthritis. Both clinical, biomechanical and functional results will be be presented.

Prosthetic Management of the Lower Limb (C9) (The following sessions run consecutively within this program.)

M.A.S. 4 Dimensions Ischial Ramal Containment Socket Design for Hip Disarticulation Prosthesis (C9A)Marlo Ortiz, CP(M)Most common problems in the hip disarticulation prosthesis are the discomfort of the ischial weight bearing because in most cases there is no enough soft tissue in the ischium. Suspension and prosthetic control are other issues; with flexible ischial ramal containment in 4 dimension can provide comfort, better suspension and prosthetic control.

Advanced Trans-Femoral Socket System (C9B)Matthew Wernke, PhDWe report on a new socket system design for transfemoral amputees. The system consists of a streamlined, hose-less side-mounted vacuum pump and internal sealing system. Questionnaire responses and at-home data from 21 test patients is presented.

Determining Functional Limitations of Unilateral Lower Limb Amputees Using the Timed-Up-and-Go Test (C9C)Sheila Clemens, MPT, BSJennifer Lucarevic, PT, DPTThis study investigated differences in Center of Pressure excursion and time taken to perform the Timed-Up-and-Go test under two different conditions: 1) executed toward the sound side, and 2) executed toward the prosthetic side.

Clinical Survey of Hi-Fidelity Transfemoral Interface: A 24-month Retrospective Review From an Early Adopter’s Perspective (C9D)Thomas Cutler, CPO, FAAOPThe Hi-Fi interface follows several other transfemoral socket designs that claim to improve existing socket design. A small practice owner shares practical clinical experience of the past three years. Learning curves, mistakes, and wrapping one’s mind around the dream of “grabbing the femur” have led to benefits at every turn, new challenges, and the conclusion that finally, something has delivered more than it promised.

Development of a BMI Calculator for Amputees (C9E)George Gondo, MAObesity is one of the leading public health problems in the United States. Developing a Body Mass Index calculator for amputees can help prosthetists play a role in combating this public health issue and document the impact of prosthetic care on their patient’s health.

PTB/EZ Low Cost Prosthetic Solution for Trans-tibial Amputation with Ankylosed/Arthrodesed/Fixed Knee (C9F)Zauhaib Hussan Mirza, Ortho-prosthetistThis is a case study. It is a low cost solution for low income countries. A new design. PTB/ EZ design.

CRIMAL: Centre for the Charitable Care of Amputees Through the Joint Effort of Mexicans and Americans (C9G)Eduardo Vazquez Vela Sanchez, MDAccording to official figures there are more than 500 thousand amputees in Mexico. These large numbers of patients have very limited access to professional care. This presentation will discuss the development of a philanthropic center for amputees in Queretaro, Mexico, the current level of services, and the future needs of this center and others like it in the developing world.

Advancing Prosthetic Care (C10) (The following sessions run consecutively within this program.)

Differences in Energy Storing and Shock Adapting Prosthetic Feet in High Performing Transtibial Amputees. A Randomized Control Trial (C10A)Jason Highsmith, PhD, DPT, CP, FAAOPJason Kahle, CPO, MSMS, FAAOPThis is a unique randomized, double-blinded study of prosthetic feet in a high functioning group of unilateral transtibial amputees; many of whom are active duty military or recently separated veterans from OEF/OIF. Control subjects were local SWAT law enforcement officers. All subjects completed a military equivalent obstacle course to determine differences between prosthetic feet (functionally and subjectively) as well as differences with non-amputees.

Design and Clinical Impact of a Powered Ankle Prosthesis (C10B)Hugh Herr, PhDMike Corcoran, CPONormalization of prosthetic ankle mechanics solves critical gait abnormalities experienced by leg amputees walking on level surfaces using non-robotic ankle prostheses. This presentation discusses the design of a robotically-powered ankle system, and its peer-reviewed clinical impact. The presentation also includes patient case studies to underscore the potential of powered ankle prostheses on amputee patient care. The case studies were conducted at the most experienced facility with fitting powered prosthesis, Walter Reed National Medical Center.

Weight-bearing Pressure And Pain Outcomes Are Better In Lower Extremity Amputees Undergoing An Ertl Amputation Versus A Traditional Amputation (C10C)Janos Ertl, MDThe Ertl Osteomyoplastic (Ertl) Amputation is designed to improve patient functionality and mitigate potential long-term complications following lower-extremity amputation. By sealing the medullary canal, the Ertl Amputation aims to re-establish intramedullary pressure and restore endosteal blood supply gradients in order to limit painful gait mechanics, improve end-bearing capability, and facilitate prosthetic use. In contrast, the traditional myofascialcutaneous amputation does not address bony stability.



Education Programs

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Diabetic Foot Team Members, Part II (C7B) Corky Atkins, CPed, PT, CDEDonna Robertson, CPed, ATAdditional speakers to be announcedPart II of this symposium will focus on the team approach to treating the diabetic foot.

The Rising Costs of Fabrication! Can You Afford It? (T3)Brad Mattear, CPA, CFoGlenn Hutnick, CPO, CTP, FAAOPIs fabricating in-house cost effective anymore? A historical review of the rising cost of goods compared to today’s O&P environment.

Business Valuation and Exit Planning (B4B)Allen Oppenheimer, Esq.Learn how to increase business value in this challenging economy, how to facilitate a business exit plan, the sale-of-business process, ESOPs and succession planning. Participants will receive a workbook to help them create a personal plan.

7:00 AM Breakfast

7:15 – 8:30 AM Association Membership Meeting and Awards Program

The annual AOPA Membership Meeting and Awards Program has been modified to give you more time to attend education sessions and the exhibit hall. We hope you will participate in an interesting update on what’s happening with your organization and profession. Receive an update from the AOPA Treasurer and learn what accomplishments your membership organiziation has made over the past year. An awards program will follow—join us to honor the following:• Lifetime Achievement Award Winner• Legislative Advocacy Award Winner• Technical Fabrication Contest Winners• The Otto and Lucille Becker Orthotic Award• Edwin and Kathryn Arbogast Prosthetic Award • Introduction of AOPA leadership

8:30 – 10:00 AM General Session: Award Winning Hamontree Business Lectures (B6)

The Sam E. Hamontree, CP Business Education Award was created to recognize the best business education paper or proposal submitted for presentation at the National Assembly. This award is envisioned as a counterpart to the Thranhardt Award given each year to the best clinical abstract(s). The audience will be invited to cast their vote for the award winner. The winner will be announced on Saturday afternoon. (The following presentations run consecutively within this program.)

So, What Are We Missing? (B6A)Eric Burns, COSome may feel O&P is facing rough times. Like everyone in healthcare, we have challenges. But are the challenges just unrecognized opportunities? What if O&P can provide answers to healthcare’s biggest question? We are great at telling our stories to patients and referrals. Daily, we demonstrate our value returning mobility and independence to our patients. Daily, we provide the tools allowing our patients to regain their productive lives. We experience this value everyday with every patient visit. But we also provide what healthcare wants: savings. For every dollar spent on O&P, we save healthcare at least four. We reduce inpatient stays, eliminate surgeries, keep patients at home, allow them to return to work, and help restore their independence. We provide the story healthcare wants to hear.

Build a Stronger Business: Megatrends Impacting Your O&P Practice and What You Need to Do Now to Optimize Your Business (B6B)Mike Mallaro, CFO, CPAO&P is undergoing significant change, threatening the survival of many while also creating tremendous opportunities. The session will explore Megatrends impacting the industry, explain what each means to O&P practices and will discuss strategies to capitalize where possible, and mitigate where necessary. The presenter offers a uniquely pragmatic financial perspective.

Review of Resources for Orthotic and Prosthetic Practice Management (B6C)Jason T. Kahle, MSMS, CPO, FAAOPCompeting with large competitors is difficult without the knowledge of accessing resources that can assist with business development. In today’s environment a clinical practice manager should be well versed in outcomes measures, referrals‘ needs, patient resources, web development, revenue generation, the latest research, product selection, and community outreach programs. Accessing the resources to assist a clinician in building their knowledge of the aforementioned, rebranding, clinically differentiating, and ultimately revenue generating will be discussed.

8:00 – 10:00 AM Prosthetic Technologies (C11)

8:00 – 9:00 AM Symposium: Elevated Vacuum and the Client with Transfemoral Amputation— Goals, Observations and Measurements From Bench to Clinic (C11A)

Jason T. Kahle, CPO, MSMS, FAAOP Cameron Rink, PhDMatthew Wernke, PhD Jeffrey A. Denune, CPTransfemoral amputees (TFA) present many challenges for today’s prosthetist, from achieving a comfortable fitting interface, to achieving secure suspension during ambulation. There is vast interest among clinicians in finding methods to better serve their patients, particularly, a TFA socket design which is compatible with elevated vacuum suspension. There have been a number of qualitative reports of improvements to residual limb (RL) health while using vacuum suspension; however, quantitative outcomes are lacking. Current VA-funded research has focused on the development and quantitative assessment of a socket system designed for TFAs.

9:00 – 10:00 AM Symposium: Modern Technologies (C11B)Urs Schneider, MD, PhD Andrew Hansen, PhDDennis Clark, CPO Eric Rubie, EmotisRoland Stauch, Wittenstein John E. FergusonBernhard Budaker, PhDThis panel discussion will cover composites, polymers, implant drives, mobile apps, designs for electric drives—including the required identification in biomechanics and simulation.

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall and Product Preview Theater

10:00 – 11:00 AM Break in Exhibit Hall



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Symposium: Emerging Trends in Pediatric Orthotic Management (C12)

Nick LeCursi, CO Marcelo Lofiego PTJackie Valdez, COThis symposium will cover pediatric orthotic contemporary practice and management in the areas of Post Op Cranial Helmets, Pectus Carinatum, and Pediatric Stance Control.

Symposium: Clinical Use of Direct Measurement (C13)Mark Edwards, CP, MPHE Edward Neumann, PhD, CP, PE, FAAOPSam Hale, CPO, MSPO Maria Ramos, BSE, EI Michael Orendurff, PhD Justin Brink, MSE, EI Laurent Frossard, PhD Toshiki Kobayashi, PhD Sophie Vertriest, PhD Randall Alley, BSc, CP, LP, FAAOP Direct Measurement involves the clinical measurement of the forces, moments, and pressures that impact the residual limb. Many new components that include microprocessors take direct measurements to establish the gait parameters needed by the individuals who are being fitted with them. This includes MP feet, ankles, and knees as well as the use of load cells to measure forces and moments. Use of Direct Measurement to design sockets appears to lie in the near future. The goals of this symposium are to present to both the clinician and researcher the state-of-the-art uses and methods of Direct Measurement.

Step by Step Treatment Options for Pedorthists—A Free Paper Session (C14)

(The following sessions run consecutively within this program.)

Advanced Composite Spring Lever Orthosis (C14A)

Steven King, DPM, CPedThe Advanced Composite Spring Lever Orthotic Device is a newly patented prosthetic and orthotic gait system that utilizes composite materials and simple machine physics to enable the user to be more efficient, stable and safer.

Biomechanic Justification for the Use of an Adjustable Upright

Walking Boot for the Treatment Of Achilles Tendon Repair (C14B)William Cox, CPOFirst bio mechanically engineered walking boot that utilizes adjustable uprights to customize the fit of every walking boot for Achilles tendon repair.

Plantar Foot Surface Ameliorates Equinus Gait in Children with

Idiopathic Toe Walking (C14C)Mark Geil, PhDThis research discovered a simple and potentially effective therapeutic treatment for children with Idiopathic Toe Walking. Barefoot walking on a gravel surface significantly limited toe walking in this population, and should be considered as a potential treatment or a component in future orthosis design.

Minimizing Diabetic Tissue Injury by Reducing the Effects of

Pressure Variables (C14D)Arjan Buis, PhDAn experimental investigation to determine the suitability and efficacy of commonly used Total Contact Insole materials towards reducing pressure variables.

Balance and Risk of Fall in Forefoot Offloading in Diabetic

Neuropathy (C14E)Mahboobeh MehdikhaniBalance is one of the vital elements of activity performance. Diabetic patients using offloading orthosis and having proprioception impairment are at risk of fall. It is not

clearly known whether neuropathy or/and offloading orthoses increased the risk of fall in diabetic patient. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate balance and risk of fall in diabetic patient while their forefeet were offloaded.

An Alternative Method for Fabricating Trans-tibial Sockets Through the use of Socket Cones (T4)

Girma Bireda AssenaCommunity based rehabilitation (CBR) technique demonstrating how to fabricate TT sockets using cone technology.

Symposium: Growing Your O&P Practice Revenue in a No-Growth Environment (B7)

Mark Ford Jeffry Brandt, CPOGrant Rutledge, MBA Jon Naft, CPOPaul R. Gudonis, MBABusiness analysts would characterize the O&P industry as a flat-to-slow growth industry. Even the largest O&P providers are recording year-over-year growth rates of 1-3%; the industry is consolidating leaving fewer providers and a number of independent practices have gone out of business in recent years. So how can you generate revenue and profit growth for your O&P practice? What strategies have been used successfully by your colleagues in the industry? This AOPA panel discussion will feature O&P business owners and executives who will share “what’s worked” to increase their patient flow and revenues in today’s changing healthcare environment. Case studies will be presented which can be replicated in other geographic areas across the U.S. Chairing the panel will be Paul Gudonis, CEO of Myomo who has grown operations in a variety of fields, including Biomedical devices, Robotics, Software and communicaitons services. He will show how “lessons learned” from these other industries can be applied to O&P services.


1:00 – 2:00 PM Poster Presentations in Exhibit Hall


Symposium: Cranial Remolding Treatment, What Does the Evidence Tell Us? (C15)

Speakers to be announcedCranial remodeling helmets are used in children to correct Plagiocephaly, Brachycephaly, and Scaphocephaly. Join us for this interesting panel discussion as we review the clinical and scientific evidence.

Symposium: Evaluating Evidence to Improve Clinical Care in Prosthetics and Orthotics (C16)

Michael Orendurff, PhDJason Highsmith, PhD, DPT, CP, FAAOPApplying the latest research to improve treatment outcomes in a busy clinical practice is a challenge. Judging the quality of the research and deciding how to apply what is learned from the studies requires a systematic approach. Cutting through the scientific confusion to find something of value to a clinician is an acquired skill that can elevate our field, and each clinician’s practice. This symposium aims to present a simple method to evaluate new research, and if appropriate, apply it to the care of your patients. Equally important is to abandon treatment strategies that have strong published evidence of ineffectiveness. The key is to quickly and successfully evaluate the level of evidence and rigor of the published work before making changes to your clinical practice. Being a better consumer of evidence will help improve clinical care and treatment outcomes, and inspire better research more focused on the challenges clinicians face in their everyday practice.



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Education Programs


Evaluations and Research (C17)Klaas Postema, MDSeamus Kennedy, CPedGeza Kogler, PhDThe afternoon program will focus on three very important areas of diabetic foot treatment:• Diabetic foot evaluation• Biomechanical/gait issues of the Diabetic patient• Current research pertaining to the Diabetic foot

KAFO Fabrication: Theory and Practice (T5)Anthony Wickman, CTPOReview pre-modification, modification and fabrication of several popular KAFO design types. Criteria for evaluating molds and modifications for different diagnoses and then fabricating the devices to best respond to those pathologies will be covered.

Marketing and More for the Business Manager (B8) (The following sessions run consecutively within this program.)

The Anatomy of a Well Written Note (B8A)Leslie Roberts, MSS, CPThe O&P industry has been under attack by relentless RAC audits. One of the main things we can do as practitioners to offset this attack is to learn to write very clear, concise, detailed and transparent notes. This skill will empower the practitioner to most effectively be able to explain their patient interactions.

Think Small to Get Big! Micro-Target Your Marketing (B8B)Elizabeth Mansfield, BATwenty years ago target marketing based on zip code was revolutionary. Ten years ago target marketing based on the household was considered leading edge. These days it has become possible to quickly and easily pinpoint your marketing efforts. Learn who to micro-target; what you should and shouldn’t include in your micro-targeting; and how to craft your micro-targeting messages.

Healthcare Fraud Enforcement from the Trenches; How to Protect Yourself and Your Business (B8C)George Breen, JDThe Government continues to focus its enforcement efforts on healthcare providers, manufactures and suppliers. Attend this session and learn the key fraud and abuse laws the Government uses to pursue healthcare entities, why the Affordable Care Act presents new challenges, and what you can do to protect yourself and your business in a heightened enforcement climate.

The Story Strategy: Marketing Your O&P Facility with Quality Content (B8D)Doug ChartierSharing the stories of positive patient outcomes is a proven method in promoting today’s O&P practice. This presentation will discuss the patient case study as a vital component in education-based marketing for O&P facilities and instruct on how to effectively deliver case studies to engage referral sources and patients.

Improving your Business Processes and Compliance (B8E)Jim Lawson, Outreach Development Manager, American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & PedorthicsIn this session you’ll learn to create best business practices and be compliant throughout your entire organization. During this interactive session we’ll review the top issues ABC surveyors find during their accreditation surveys and discover how to avoid them while saving time and money.

Using Video for Observational Analysis in Practice (B8F)Cara Negri, BSME, CPThe Prosthetics and Orthotics Industry is faced with a challenge of justifying our clinical decisions. We need the help of the physicians and our other allied health professionals to properly document and back up our claims. This program will review video systems that are easy to implement in your practice to aid in clinical decision making, collaboration with the health care team, and documentation requirements.


Orthotic Care Based on Sound Research (C18) (The following sessions run consecutively within this program.)

Use of Motek Medical CAREN Extended to Compare the Effects of a Stance Control KAFO in Locked and Stance Modes on Walking and Tripping (C18A)Karyn Ross, BSc (Hons), MBAPO, MISPO, FHEAThe Motek CAREN (Computer Assisted Rehabilitation ENvironment) system is a unique laboratory configuration which permits biomechanical assessment of human movement to be conducted in a manner not previously available to researchers and academics. The system hardware comprises a 6 degrees-of-freedom motion platform, a dual belt force instrumented treadmill, a motion capture system, and a large diameter 180° projection screen for displaying virtual reality environments to participants and the provision of biofeedback. The system also permits fully instrumented 3D biomechanical motion analysis of the walking participant. Specifically, the study aimed to investigate in normal subjects the differences in gait and the incidence of tripping while wearing a SCO in locked and stance modes. This pilot study also aimed to develop a test protocol which could then be used for patient testing.

Finding Toe Out: A Literature Review and Clinical Protocol Update (C18B)Gary Bedard, CO, FAAOPThe clinemetric tools and techniques of the past are no longer up-to-date for measuring torsion and rotation elements of the lower limb. Hear the current literature evidence that is appropriate for the modern era of positive model based orthotic fabrication.

Comparison of Some Patient Oriented Outcomes Between Wearing no Orthosis or a Conventional Orthosis and a Dynamic Bracing Solutions Orthosis (C18C)Marny Eulberg, MDComparison of some outcome measures that make a difference in the lives of orthotic users between no orthosis, various conventional orthoses, and Dynamic Bracing Solutions (DBS) orthoses. Each person served as their own control--prior to being fit with a DBS orthosis and again at 3 months, 6 months and 12 months after being fit with a DBS orthosis(es). Data on a few patients who have been able to transition from a conventional KAFO to only a DBS AFO on the same leg will also be presented.

C Brace MPK Orthosis—Case Studies (C18D)Curt Kowalczyk, COAn overview of C-Brace function will precede the examination of 8 case studies. Four unilateral and 4 bilateral users will be presented. The users all demonstrate differing abilities using the C-Brace as their muscle strength differs from weakest to strongest user.



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3:30 – 5:00 PM Concurrent Education (Cont’d)

One Man’s Journey: Post Polio Syndrome (C18E)Teresa Alpert-Leibman, BOCO, CPedPost Polio Syndrome patients in third world countries are often faced with below knee amputations or untreated all together forcing them to be disadvantaged physically, financially, intellectually, and emotionally. One man’s journey from Africa is a brave story of overcoming all obstacles, and rediscovering what life can be like standing on his legs with both feet after foot and ankle reconstruction.

Clinical Trials of Newly Designed AORI Foot Abduction Brace and Comparison with Dennis Brown Splint (C18F)Zeshan Zahid, BSc (Hons)New device was designed due to high rate of non compliance to Dennis Brown Splint and relapse of deformity.

The Orthotronic Mobility System C-Brace and Conventional Knee-Ankle-Foot-Orthoses: Comparative Biomechanical Evaluation of Functionality (C18G)Andreas Kannenberg, PhDEva Pröbsting, Dipl.-IngThis study investigated the biomechanical effects of the microprocessor stance and swing control of the C-Brace orthotronic mobility system as compared to conventional locked KAFOs and SCOs. Based on the biomechanical tests conducted, it can be stated that the C-Brace supports more natural motion patterns for walking on level ground as well as descending slopes and stairs.

The Effect of Prefabricated Wrist-Hand Orthoses on Flexion Control of the Wrist (C18H)Karyn Ross, BSc (Hons), MBAPO, MISPO, FHEAThis research raises questions regarding the design of a variety of prefabricated wrist-hand orthoses (WHO) which has essentially remained unchanged for several decades. Variations in the efficacy between the orthoses tested in reducing wrist motion suggest there is potential to develop enhanced WHO designs to facilitate motion restriction.

Optimizing Mobility for the Prosthetic Patient—A Free Paper Session (C19)


Comparison Between a Multi-Axial Joint Foot Versus the SACH Foot in Low-Activity Transtibial Amputees: Functional and Self Report Evaluation (C19A)Stefano Brunelli, MDAnna Sofia Delussu, MDWalking energy cost, mobility, balance and satisfaction with the prosthesis have been evaluated with two different feet: the SACH and the multi-axial 1M10 Adjust foot, in low mobility transtibial amputees. In the light of the results recorded, the 1M10 Adjust has the potential to represent an effective alternative to the SACH thanks to its ease of use and its lower cost compared to the most sophisticated dynamic feet.

Mechanical and Physiological Energetics When Using an Echelon Hydraulic Ankle-Foot Device in Unilateral Trans-tibial Amputees (C19B)Alan De Asha, PhD This study determined the compensatory joint kinetic alterations and metabolic costs of multiple-speed and declined walking in trans-tibial amputees when using a dynamic-response foot with either rigid or hydraulically articulating ‘ankle’ attachment (Echelon). Findings indicate that use of an Echelon lead to increased walking speed with concurrent reduction in intact-limb compensatory joint work and reduction in the metabolic cost of gait. This occurred despite increased stance-phase energy dissipation when using the Echelon.

Microprocessor-Controlled Bimodal Ankle-Foot System for Enhanced Stability and Mobility (C19C)Andrew Hansen, PhDA novel ankle-foot prosthesis with separate modes for standing and walking will be presented along with a case study of the device that shows improvements in standing balance. Recent improvements to this system, including the addition of microprocessor control, will also be described.

A Microprocessor Controlled Ankle-Foot Prosthesis that Supports Full Powered Running (C19D)Jeffrey Ward, PhDA powered ankle prosthesis that provides positive torque and power to the step can greatly improve amputee gait. This presentation will focus on the Ruggedized Odyssey Ankle, a powered ankle prosthesis that can support full powered running. Critical design and control methodologies are described and transtibial amputee participant data are discussed.

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3:30 – 5:00 PM Concurrent Education (Cont’d.)

Bioenergetic Differences in Walking and Running With or Without an Articulating Prosthetic Knee in High Performing Transfemoral Amputees (C19E)Jason Highsmith, PhD, DPT, CP, FAAOPOur sample provides compelling evidence with gold standard measures that running with an articulating knee prosthesis requires significantly less energy than does the non-articulating alternative.

Influence of an Integrated Control Approach on Ramp Descent Control Strategies for Transfemoral Gait (C19F)Nadine Stech, Dipl.-Ing.David MoserThis study investigated the influence of an integrated control system consisting of a microprocessor controlled foot and a microprocessor controlled knee under a single controller on ramp descent. The measurements highlighted the need to understand the influence of foot damping settings and its impact on knee control. Further, the study showed the potential of an adapted control strategy.

An Analysis of the “Dead Spot” Phenomenon in Prosthetic Stance Phase: A Comparison of Kinetic Properties, Temporal-spatial Parameters, and Subject Perception in Various High-Activity Prosthetic Feet (C19G)Tyler Klenow, MSOP, CPTThe purpose of this study is the establish a profile of the “dead spot” phenomenon that occurs during midstance in prosthetic feet. Center of pressure progression, its rate of change over stance phase, anterior-posterior ground reaction force, and rollover shape in various prosthetic foot designs is reported. 3D gait analysis and force plates were used to evaluate these factors.

Evidence-based Recommendations for Trial Fittings of Microprocessor Controlled Hydraulic Prosthetic Knee Joints in Limited Community Ambulators (C19H)Andreas Kannenberg, PhD Subjects with a transfemoral amputation and MFCL-2 mobility may benefit from MPK use in safety, function, and mobility. Trial fittings are a means to determine whether an individual does or does not benefit from MPK use. Evidence-based outcome measures used in clinical trials may facilitate clinical decision making.

7:30 AM Breakfast

8:00 – 10:00 AM Concurrent Education

Orthotic-Pedorthic Management of the Diabetic Foot (C20)Corky Atkins, CPed, PT, CDEDennis Janisse, CPedRobert Sobel, CPedAdditional speakers will be announcedIn this session we will explore traditional as well as new conservative management techniques of the Diabetic foot including:• Ulcer, Post-ulcer Management• Partial Foot Management • Charcot foot• Utilization of Custom Shoes• Orthotic, Prosthetic Intervention

Advancements in Socket Fit (C21) (The following sessions run consecutively within this program.)

Evaluation of Prosthetic One-Way Valve Pressure Retention (C21A)Tyler Dunham, MSPO, CPOThis study aimed to compare the effectiveness at which prosthetic one way valves retain negative pressure in a static environment. Quantifying vacuum retention of these components will provide clinicians direction as to which valves are best suited for maintaining negative pressures.

Comparison of Heat and Moisture between Two Prosthetic Socket Systems (C21B)Matthew Wernke, PhDWe report outcomes data from a study comparing temperature and moisture buildup between two prosthetic socket systems. The data was recorded before, during and after an activity period which consisted of riding a bicycle.

Advancements In Modular Socket Interface Designs: Generation II—NASA Robotics Research Enhances Socket Interface Capabilities (C21C)Jay Martin, CP, LP, FAAOPResearch and development in conjunction with NASA and the DoD has lead to significant enhancements in clinical prosthetics and orthotics interfaces. A specially designed fabric interface provides an incredibly lightweight socket design, decreases heat and moisture buildup, and provides superior control and comfort over conventional sockets. This presentation will discuss specific clinical case studies, fabrication, and fitting of the modular fabric-based interface designs use in upper and lower extremity prosthetics, and orthotics.

The SiOCX Socket System (C21D)Mark Edwards, MHPE, CP Byron Backus, CPSubjects with a transfemoral amputation wearing traditional resin based sockets experience high impact and shear forces on their limb. Over time, this can produce pain and/or ulcers over bony prominences. A sampling of users using a new type of socket system allows for collection of quantitative and qualitative data to initially assess the material benefits.



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The Effects of Vacuum-Assisted Suspension on Residual Limb Physiology, Wound Healing, and Function: A Systematic Review (C21E)Jason Kahle, MSMS, CPO, FAAOPJason Highsmith, PhD, DPT, CP, FAAOPThis is a systematic review of the literature available on the topic of vacuum assisted suspension. In this presentation the properties of vacuum assisted suspension which are supported by peer reviewed, graded evidence will be discussed. The process of a proper literature search and scoring of a journal article will be reviewed. Specific evidence of vacuum assisted suspension that can assist the clinician with medical justification will be discussed.

A Comparison of Distal Pressures on Non-Airtight and Airtight Shuttle Locks (C21F)William Wright, CP BOC/OEver wonder what distal pressures go through a patients limb with a shuttle lock? We explore non-airtight and airtight shuttle locks and the influence they have on distal pressures.

Residual Limb Circulation In Response To Elevated Vacuum Suspension: Case Reports from a Transtibial and Transfemoral Amputee (C21G)Cameron Rink, PhDWe report first outcomes of an ongoing trial to quantitatively assess residual limb circulation in response to elevated vacuum suspension. Residual limb skin oxygenation and perfusion results from a transtibial and a transfemoral amputee are presented using out-of-socket imaging platforms and in-socket probe based measurements.

New Research Improves Socket Fit Through Improving Limb Health (C21H)Jay Martin, CP, LP, FAAOPA newly discovered formulation of clinically active botanical extracts has been scientifically proven to promote circulation and prevent skin breakdown. As circulation and skin regeneration are enhanced, skin and residual limb health are improved, and greater socket comfort and functional outcomes are realized. What could have been the beginning of a skin issue due to poor socket fit, rubbing, or heat and moisture induced issues can now possibly be prevented through using a daily skin protectant.

New Methods of Fabrication for Lower Limb Prosthetic Covers (T6)

Glenn Hutnick, CPO, CTP, FAAOPDiscover various methods and materials used in fabricating lower limb prosthetic covers.

Innovations in Prosthetic & Orthotic Art (T7)Dan HorkeyGive your fabrication the finishing touch by applying artwork to O&P devices.

8:00 – 9:00 AM Mobility Saves (B9)Speaker to be announcedLearn how to utilize a cost-effectiveness study jointly commissioned by the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association and the Amputee Coalition. The results of this study prove cost effectiveness for both orthotics and prosthetics. Take advantage of a public relations campaign designed to help you educate payers and referral sources. 9:00 AM – Noon A Changing Healthcare World and Its

Impact on Orthotics and Prosthetics (B10) (The following sessions run consecutively within this program.)

Overview of Healthcare Reform in the U.S. (B10A)James Walter, PhDThis presentation will provide an overview of the healthcare reform act, offer statistics on the status of health in the United States, comparing it with other nations, and then present five ethical issues left out of recent health care reform debate.

A Changing Healthcare World and It’s Impact on Patients (B10B)Dan IgnaszewskiThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, was enacted in 2010 providing for the phased introduction over four years of a comprehensive system of mandated health insurance with reforms designed to eliminate “some of the worst practices of the insurance companies”—pre-existing condition screening and premium loadings, policy cancellations on technicalities when illness seems imminent, annual and lifetime coverage caps. Receive a patient perspective on this act.

Trends and Implications for the O&P Industry (B10C)Anthony PotterThis presentation will provide an overview of current Trends and their Implications for the O&P Industry.

Operating in a Post Health Reform Marketplace (B10D)Ryan Ball The Affordable Care Act is changing how Americans access health care and how health care is delivered in America with increased focus on the overall health of the patient. Orthotic and prosthetic professionals must be cognizant of the coming changes and begin to quantify our value within the health care continuum to ensure O&P remains an integral part of the health and wellbeing of amputees and patients seeking orthotic intervention.

10:00 – 11:00 AM Current and New Technology in Foot Orthoses Fabrication for Orthotists and Pedorthists (C22)

Seamus Kennedy, CPedJeremy Janisse, CPed, COALearn from our panel as they discuss current and new technology in foot orthoses fabrication.



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10:00 – 11:00 AM Specializing in Upper Limb Prosthetics—Experience Makes the Difference (C23)


Factor Analysis of Upper Extremity Prosthetic Patient Acceptance (C23A)Gerald Stark, MSEM, CPO/L, FAAOPA recent survey of upper limb prosthetic practitioners evaluated collective estimations with respect to the priority of the various factors that contributed to Upper Limb rejection as well as the rejection rates by level. From these factors a Bayesian forecasting model was constructed to provide an initial estimation of prosthetic acceptance.

Patient Care Pathway: Outcomes for Individuals with Upper Limb Loss/Deficiency Fit with Multi-Articulating Hands (C23B)Lynsay Whelan, OTR/LJeremy Farley, BMED, CPO/LThis presentation will provide the latest results of outcomes data for individuals fit with multi-articulating full and partial hand prostheses. Differences between the groups will be discussed focusing on function and satisfaction.

Prosthetic Phalanges: Does One Size Fit All? (C23C)Casey Beasley, BSMichael Wininger, PhDSome hand designers incorporate a modest variety between finger segment sizes while other companies appear to have a single set of stock phalanges used for all four digits. What are the implications for user satisfaction of this one-size-fits-all design approach? We discuss in the context of evolutionary biology, human factors & ergonomics, motor control, and economics.

Carter Cuff Upper Extremity Exercise Device—User Satisfaction Survey (C23D)Andrew Carter The Carter Cuff upper extremity exercise device was distributed to a sample group of 6 test participants, who used the device over a period of 60 days and tracked the results via a user satisfaction survey developed by San Francisco State University’s Kinesiology Department.

Going Beyond Traditional Surface Electromyography for Prosthetic Control (C23E)Michael Wininger, PhDClaudio Castellini, PhDHere, we give overview to four questions discussed among the PNS-MI workgroup, following our first meeting at the 2013 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics: 1) what is wrong with surface EMG, and why do clinicians not use it? 2) how can EMG be better-used? 3) what alternative solutions are available? and 4) what are the benefits of sharing control between the user and the prosthesis [4]?

10:00 AM – Noon Technical Sessions

The Process of Developing Unique Adaptive Sport Devices (T8)Jeffrey Erenstone, CPOAdaptive sports are becoming more prevalent in our country and more and more patients are interested in returning to sports after an amputation or debilitating injury. For some sports, there is production equipment available, however as adaptive sport interests broaden, the clinicians who work with these athletes will need to develop the skill for creating unique adaptive sport devices. I have worked with hundreds of adaptive athletes and have made several very specialized devices for children, adults, paralympians, and Paralympic Federations.

This year’s contest is to fabricate a lower extremity orthosis or prosthesis that best reflects the entrant’s interpretation of “energy” as it applies to prosthetics and orthotics. The proj-ects submitted will be judged on ingenuity, design, finish and function. Learn more and enter the contest at http://bit.ly/OP-2014TechContest.

One winner and one runner-up will be selected in each of the three categories: practitioner, technician and student. All three cat-egories will also be entered into the People’s Choice Award—where congress attendees will vote and select their favorite device.

• First Place Winners receive a $500 Cash Prize

• Runners up receive a $200 Cash Prize

• The People’s Choice Award recipient will receive $300

• Special recognition in the form of a trophy and Press Re-lease will be awarded to the school representing the win-ning students.

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Custom Urethane AFO Fabrication (T9)Patrick Myrdal, RTPO(c), FCBCThis presentation will cover the techniques, materials, and procedures required to fabricate a custom urethane ankle foot orthosis.

Saving Alignment with Digital Alignment Fixture (T10)Rachel Friddle, CPOInnovative digital alignment fixture-modify your current vertical alignment fixture to digitally record and save alignment settings.

11:00 AM – Noon Prosthetic Research Studies (C24)(The following sessions run consecutively within this program.)

Evaluating Gait Adaptability in Persons with a Lower-Limb Amputation: Test-Retest Reliability and Construct Validity (C24A)Andrea Giovanni Cutti, PhDCeline Timmermans, PhD StudentLower-limb amputees have a higher prevalence of falls, increased fear of falling, and reduced balance confidence during walking. Evaluating gait adaptability is likely to have an added value to the standard clinimetric tests, since it provides insight in the safety and quality aspects of walking. With this talk, we present the reliability and construct validity of a possible instrument to evaluate gait adaptability, i.e. the “C-Mill.”

Piloting An Online, Interactive Tool for Observational Gait Analysis Education (C24B)Devin Schlueter, BS, BA, MBO CandidateThis presentation reports on experiences piloting use of an online interactive gait assessment tool for prosthetic and orthotic education. This pilot involved a cohort of student’s in a Master’s P&O program providing feedback after learning and using this tool. Possible curricular elements based on this feedback are discussed.

Leadership Skills and Behavior related to Tasks and Relationships within O&P (C24C)Gerald Stark, MSEM, CPO/L, FAAOPThis study attempted to understand the differences of opinion regarding tasks and relationships among three different leadership skills groups in O&P, which included those with Technical Skills, Human Skills, and Conceptual Skills. The results seem to emphasize the importance of relationships to provide clinical and educational scaffolding.

Comparison of the High-Fidelity Transfemoral Interface to Traditional Socket System using Functional and Subjective Outcome Measures (C24D)Randall Alley, BSc, CP, LP, FAAOPTransfemoral sockets have always been a difficult fit. Yet, in the literature, little research discusses the control of the femur within the interface. This presentation highlights a 15 patient study which includes an ABC outcome measure and a 2 minute walk test. With the High-Fidelity (HiFi) Interface as compared to traditional socket systems, the HiFi results demonstrate positive outcomes for the patients’ functional ability, patient satisfaction, and activities-specific balance scores.

Teaching Evidence-Based Practice in Real Time (C24E)Michael Wininger, PhDWith the advancement to a Masters-level education for entering P&O professionals, two needs emerge: mid-career professionals want to stay competitive without leaving their practice, and students need cutting-edge research training. We propose a curriculum model that will accomplish both, and lead to improved evidence-based practice

Enter to win one of two prestigious awards—The Student-Resident Poster Award honors two meritorious scientific papers submitted for presentation as a poster at the AOPA National Assembly.

• The otto and lucille Becker Award will be presented for the best orthotic abstract submitted; and

• the Edwin and Kathryn Arbogast Award for the best prosthetic abstract submitted by a qualifying student or resident.


The poster must be exhibited and presented at the AOPA National Assembly for the award recipient to receive the prize. The winners will receive a $500 cash award, free registration to the show, coach-class airfare to the National Assembly and three nights hotel. These awards have been made possible by a special endowment by Becker Orthopedic and WillowWood. Learn more and submit your abstract here http://bit.ly/OP2014Posters.

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Viva las Vegas Welcome Reception5:00 – 7:30 PM / Exhibit HallDon’t miss the fun opening reception as exhibitors (and Elvis) welcome you to the National Assembly “Las Vegas Style.” Get your photo taken with Elvis or Marilyn; enjoy refreshments and peruse the massive exhibit hall. The Welcome Reception is included in your full conference registration. This year’s Welcome Reception will be extra special as our sponsor, WillowWood provides you with a special party favor—stop by the WillowWood booth to get your photo taken with Elvis.

Thranhardt golf Classic1:00 PM Tee Time

desert Pines Golf Course, las VegasExperience a fresh event, one-day before the National Assembly kicks off. No more choosing between workshops and golfing—now you can do both. We’ve scheduled the tournament for the afternoon so you can fly in on Wednesday morning, catch the luxury motor coach to the tournament at noon and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of golf with your O&P colleagues. This year’s premier location, The Desert Pines Golf Club, is located minutes from the Strip.

• Green fees, cart fees and pre-round range balls

• Transportation via luxury motor coach

• Awards Banquet featuring a Southern Style BBQ and open bar

• New contests—including a chance to win $10,000

• New Premier Prizes for winners.

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Happy Hour Reception5:00 – 6:30 PM / Exhibit Hall

What better way of wrapping up a full day of learning than spending an hour in the exhibit hall, enjoying refreshments and networking with your colleagues and exhibitors. The Happy Hour is hosted by exhibitors. A list of sponsors will be included in the final program and on the website to make it easier for you to partake in the fun. The Happy Hour reception is included in your full conference registration.

Seventh Annual o&P Wine Tasting & Auction Fundraiser 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMEveryone knows that the Wine Tasting and Auction is an important component to support the O&P PAC and the legislative activities of the profession. What everyone does not know is: The Wine Tasting and Auction is a fun event for everyone! Even though the registration fee is $150 you receive a $100 credit towards your first winning bid.

• There is much, much more to bid on than just wine—last year’s event included jewelry, Tiffany Crystal, cigars, a vacation, bourbon and more.

• You will have a chance to sample wines from various wineries as well as partake from an open bar.

• Enjoy the camaraderie as members from all aspects of the profession unite for an important cause.

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$5,000 GIVEAWAY5:00 – 6:00 PM / Exhibit HallNew for 2014 is a revised exhibit hall schedule and a new exhibit hall closing extravaganza. Win prizes; participate in the $5,000 giveaway; get entertained by Las Vegas performers and participate in the closing ceremony. The closing reception is included in your full conference registration.

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Giant Slot MachineBack by popular demand. As you attend educational ses-sions, be sure to get your token for the giant slot machine located in the exhibit hall. Test your luck and play your tokens to win fabulous prizes from exhibitors and AOPA—including several chances to win an iPad!

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With over 29 dining outlets at the Mandalay Bay, ranging from Charlie Palmers Steakhouse to Border Grill’s casual Mexican and everything in between, you will have plenty of choices to keep your palate happy. There is also a food court for those needed a quick snack. Take a moment to visit http://www.mandalay-bay.com/dining/ for a complete review of all the op-tions the Mandalay Bay has to offer.

The Mandalay Bay has many entertainment outlets: The House of Blues, Beach Concert Series, Michael Jackson One Theater, the Mix Lounge and of course a 135,000 square foot casino. For more information visit www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment or www.lasvegas.com for even more options.

Getting there

Meeting LocationThe 2014 AOPA National Assembly will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, (702) 632-7777. Located just 3.5 miles away from McCarran International Airport, the resort is a short 12 minute ride. The exhibit hall and education sessions will be held at the Mandalay Bay, South Convention Center, Level 2.

hotel AccommodationsAttendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. AOPA has reserved a block of rooms for Assembly attendees at the Mandalay Bay Resort. To receive the best possible rate, register online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/sopa4. The rate varies by day and ranges from $99 - $179 per night. You may contact the hotel directly by calling 877-632-9001 and providing the group code SOPA4, but please note that hotel reservations made via telephone will be subject to a $10 processing fee. This block of rooms is being held exclusively for Assembly attendees. Those booking rooms are required to register for the Assembly by July 28 or they will not be eligible for the group rate and subject to cancellation. The hotel will likely sell out over the dates of the Assembly. Please be sure your reservation request reaches the hotel prior to July 28, 2014 when any remaining rooms (if any) will be released. There is no guarantee that rooms will be available at the Assembly rate. Rates quoted here are on a space-available basis only. Once the Assembly block of rooms is sold out, which may be earlier that July 28, there is no guarantee that rooms will be available nor that they will be available at the Assembly rate.

travelMcCarran International Airport is located 3.5 miles from the 2014 National Assembly meeting destination in Las Vegas. Airfare discounts for the 2014 Assembly are available from Delta and American Airlines. • Reservations and ticketing are

available online at www.delta.com. When booking online, select Book A Trip, click on More Search Options and enter the meeting code NMJ2Q in the box provided on the Search Flight page. Delta reservations may also be made by calling Delta’s meeting reservations at 800-328-1111 Mon-Fri 7am-7pm CDT. Please note that telephone registrations are subject to an additional ticketing fee.

• Reservations and ticketing are also available online at www.aa.com/group, or by calling 1-800-433-1790, and using promotion code AGMT05. Please note that telephone registrations are subject to an additional $25 ticketing fee.

Ground transportation Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is located 3.5 miles from McCarran International Airport. Taxi’s are plentiful at McCarran Intl Airport. A taxi from the airport to the Mandalay Bay will cost $16-$20 for up to 5 people. Airport Shuttles are $11. For more options and links to shuttles, visit www.mccarran.com/go.

Shuttle Service & Scooters for AOPA AttendeesNeed a lift? A shuttle will be provided for those challenged by the distance between the Mandalay Bay guest elevators and the Mandalay Bay South Convention Center. The shuttle will depart from the guest elevator beach level of the hotel.

Reservations for scooters or wheelchairs may be made directly with Desert Medical Equipment at (866) 711-9171 or www.dmelv.com.


Register onlinE at www.AOPAnet.org and select registration. Payment must be made by credit card when registering online.

Emails confirming registration will be sent to each registrant. Read your email carefully when it arrives. If corrections or changes are needed, please follow the instructions on your confirmation prior to July 28th. Changes made after that date will only be made on site at the convention.

Badges and event tickets will be distributed on site. On-site registration will open in Las Vegas on Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 AM. Each attendee needs to check in at on-site registration. No badges can be picked up for others attending the show. There will be a $50 fee for lost badges.

Registration and hotel CancellationsTo receive a refund of registration fees, less a $50 processing fee, notification of cancellation must be received in writing no later than July 28th, 2014. Please fax any registration cancellations to AOPA at 571-431-0899, attention Betty Leppin. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after July 28, 2014. Substitutions are allowed but must be in writing. Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino has a 72 hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel your hotel reservation, please contact Mandalay Bay directly at (702) 632-7777.

Register by fax by completing the registration form and faxing it to (401) 765-6677. Please do not mail your form after faxing it.

Register by mail by completing the registration form and mail it with payment to 2014 AOPA National Assembly, c/o ExpoTrac Regi- stration Services, P.O. Box 1280, Woonsocket, RI 02895.

how to RegisterReview the registration category descriptions on the left and complete one registration form for each attendee. For your convenience, there are three easy ways to register.

Registration Information

Make the Alumni ConnectionWhen completing your Assembly

registration, be sure to include your graduating school and year so you can be invited to connect with other alumni from your school. (Even if it is the school of hard knocks, connect with your classmates.)

• Connect with your classmates through the Mobile App—your school will be set up as a networking group

• Proudly wear your school button which will be provided at registration

• Join your friends at the Welcome Reception where you will find a table and message board for your school.

• Share pictures, messages and more through the facebook event page.

• Meet your friends at informal social gatherings on Saturday night.

ReGiStRAtiON CAteGORY

deSCRiPtiONSFull ConferenceFees include admission to the exhibit hall, education sessions, Thursday’s Welcome Reception, Friday’s Happy Hour Reception, three breakfasts, two lunches in the exhibit hall and all meeting materials. Attendees registering under this category will automatically receive a certificate of attendance.

Associate Full ConferenceQualified discounted registrants include students, emeritus practitioners, residents, spouses and other family members over the age of 18. Those employed by an orthotic, prosthetic or pedorthic business are not eligible to register under this category. Attendees registering under this category do not qualify to earn CE credits.

ExhibitorIf your company has purchased exhibit space, you will be provided a special exhibitor registration link. You must utilize the online exhibitor registration link to ensure your staff has proper access to the exhibit hall during set-up and non-show hours.

Exhibit only Full Conference Includes access to the exhibit hall on Thursday evening, Friday and Saturday. If attending the exhibition for more than one day, select this category. Attendees registering under this category will not receive a lunch ticket or the opportunity to earn CE credits.

Exhibit only one-day This category includes access to the exhibit hall for the day selected (Friday or Saturday). Attendees registering under this category will not receive a lunch ticket or the opportunity to earn CE credits.

one-day ConferenceIncludes all conference events for the day selected. If attending for more than one day, select the full conference registration category. Attendees registering under this category will automatically receive a certificate of attendance.

Group discountsGroup discounts are available for companies that submit four or more registrations at the same time. Discounts are available for the full conference registration category only. The first three (3) attendees from the same company will be charged the regular registration rate. Additional attendees over three (3) will receive a $100 discount. Call AOPA headquarters for discounts for groups of 10 or more.

Children Ages 11-17A special category, at a reduced rate, has been created for children ages 11 – 17. There is no registration fee or badge required for children ages 10 and under. Children under 10 are allowed in the exhibit hall, but must be supervised at all times.


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BadgE information Please type or print legibly and use one registration form per registrant. Provide information as you would like it to appear on your badge.

Nickname:_______________________ First Name: _____________________________________Last Name:______________________________________Credential(s): ___________________

Company:______________________________________________________________ Job Title: _______________________________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________ City:_________________________________State:________ZIP Code: ___________________

Telephone:________________________________ Fax:__________________________________ E-mail:_________________________________________________________________________

VEry important – For Continuing Education Credit Tracking. c c c c –– c c c c c c c c c c ABC CERT TYPE ABC ID NUMBER BOC CERT NUMBER

ExAMPLE: rEgistration catEgoriEs and fEEs See registration instructions for category descriptions. Early Bird Registration on or before July 28 Registration after July 28REGISTRATION CATEGORIES MEMBER NON-MEMBER MEMBER NON-MEMBER

Full Conference registration c $595 FMP c $935 FNP c $695 FM c $995 FN

Associate Full Conference registration c $395 FAP c $395 FAP c $495 FA c $495 FA

One-day Conference registration c Thurs 9/4 c Fri 9/5 c Sat 9/6 c Sun 9/7 c $295 per day OM_P c $500 per day ON_P c $395 per day OM_ c $600 per day ON_

Exhibits Only Full Conference registration

(Valid for Access to Exhibit Hall only for all show dates.) c $275 xxx c $375 xxx c $375 xxx c $475 xxx

Exhibit Only One-day registration (Valid for Access to Exhibit Hall only for individual show dates.)c Fri 9/5 c Sat 9/6 c $100 per day EM_P c $150 per day EN_P c $125 per day EM_ c $175 per day EN_

Full Conference Children Ages 11-17 c $100 FC c $100 FC c $100 FC c $100 FC

Group discounts are available for four or more Full Conference registrants. Call 571/431-0876 for more information.

participant information spEcial EVEnts PRICE QTY. TOTAL

Thranhardt Golf Classic – Individual $195 X____=___________

Thranhardt Golf Classic – Foursome $750 X____=___________

Welcome to Las Vegas Reception* Guest Ticket $ 45 X____=___________

O&P PAC Wine Tasting & Auction** $150 X____=___________* Full Conference Registrations include admittance to the reception—bring a guest for $45. ** Includes a $100 credit towards your first winning bid.

Registration Total $___________________

Special Events Total $___________________

TOTAL AMOUNT dUE $___________________

Fax only if paying by credit card. Checks should be made payable to AOPA 2014.c Check c Visa c MasterCard c Amex

Card #_________________________________________Exp. Date __________

Print Name ______________________________________________________

Signature _______________________________________________________

MAIL OR FAX completed form to: AOPA c/o ExpoTrac, P.O. Box 1280, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Fax: 401/765-6677

Customer Service: [email protected], 401/766-4142. Visit www.AOPAnet.org for cancellation policy.

Are special accommodations required? c Yes c No If yes, please explain:

_______________________________________________________________Contact Desert Medical Equipment to reserve scooter and wheelchair rentals at 866/711-9171 or online at www.dmelv.com.

REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY July 28, 2014 TO QUALIFY FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS.

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Is your facility a current member of AoPA?c Yes c No

How often do you attend an o&P meeting? c Every year 11 c When close by 13c Every other year 12 c First time 14

What are the primary reasons for attending the National Assembly? Please check all that apply: c CE Credits 21 c Exhibit Hall 26 c Networking 22 c Education 27 c Location 23 c Speakers 28 c Industry Trends 24 c New Products 29c Professional Development 25

Which o&P school did you graduate from?

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What year did you graduate?__________

How many years have you been in your profession?

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What is your purchasing authority?c Full-decision making authority 35c Joint decision making authority 36c Advisory role 37c Not involved in purchasing 38c Other (Student, Unemployed, etc.) 39

Job Function-Please check all that apply: c Orthotist 41 c Prosthetist 42c Pedorthist 43 c Technician 44c Fitter 45 c Owner 46c Office/General Manager 47c Physical Therapist/Occ. Therapist 48c Student 49 c Resident 50c Research & Development 51c Sales/Marketing 52c Billing 53 c Accounting 54

assEmBly location and hotEl rEsErVations The 2014 National Assembly will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. AOPA has reserved a block of rooms for Assembly attendees at the Mandalay Bay Resort. To receive the best possible rate, register online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/sopa4. The rate varies by day and ranges from $99 - $179 per night. You may contact the hotel directly by calling 877-632-9001 and providing the group code SOPA4 but please note that hotel reservations made via telephone will be subject to a $10 processing fee. This block of rooms is being held exclusively for Assembly attendees. Those booking rooms are required to register for the Assembly by July 28 or they will not be eligible for the group rate and subject to cancel-lation. The hotel will likely sell out over the dates of the Assembly. Please be sure your reservation request reaches the hotel prior to July 28, 2014 when any remaining rooms (if any) will be released. There is no guarantee that rooms will be available at the Assembly rate. Rates quoted here are on a space-available basis only. Once the Assembly block of rooms is sold out, which may be earlier that July 28, there is no guarantee that rooms will be available nor that they will be available at the Assembly rate.

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