O&P Clinical Care Insiders
Join Seth O’Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), as he dissects clinical care topics with leaders of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Scientific Societies and the O&P profession. During these 30-minute podcasts, guests will discuss their area of clinical care and share personal experiences as professionals in that specialty and beyond, offering a relaxed journey into the professional lives of those that focus on a specific area of O&P patient care.
Episodes
In the latest episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Mona Patel, LCSW, founder and executive director of the San Antonio Amputee Foundation. Together, they discuss the significance of Mental Health Awareness Month, exploring Patel's impactful journey in supporting the limb loss community. They touch on the profound influence of peer support, the intricate dynamics of limb loss and its impact on loved ones, the ris...
In this episode, recorded live at the 50th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium in Chicago last week, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Nicole Ver Kuilen, disability advocate and champion of the So Every BODY Can Move initiative. They discuss the crucial role of advocacy within the O&P profession, the remarkable achievements of the So Every BODY Can Move program, and its profound impact on our community...
In this episode, recorded live at the 50th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium in Chicago last week, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Glen Thompson, MS, CPO, and Matthew Garibaldi, MS, CPO, to talk about the Academy's new Bone-Anchored Prosthetics scientific society. They discuss the emerging interest with bone-anchored protheses, why now is the best time to create a society centered around osseointegrati...
In this episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Bruce "Mac" McClellan, CPO, LPO, FISPO, FAAOP(D), a licensed prosthetist-orthotist, chair of the Academy's Public Policy Committee and member of the National O&P Alliance Steering Committee. Together, they delve into the crucial role of the Public Policy Committee in shaping the landscape of the O&P profession. Mac sheds light on the significance of collaborat...
In the season 2 premier, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with the co-chairs of the Academy's Gait Society, Kiley Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO, certified orthotist at Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, and Sara Marmar, MS, MPO, LPO, certified orthotist-prosthetist at Orthotic Care Services in Minnesota. The three talk about gait analysis and training, orthotics and prosthetics in gait correction, a preview of gait-related...
In episode 12, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Dr. Jason Stoneback, chief of orthopedic trauma and fracture surgery, and the director of the limb restoration and osseointegration programs at the University of Colorado Hospital. The two talk about bone-anchored prosthetics, Stoneback's introduction to osseointegration, different approaches to the procedure, and the FDA approval status.
In episode 11, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Steve Lindsley, a certified prosthetist and the Academy's liaison to the VA, and member of the Academy's Lower-Limb Orthotics Society. In honor of Veterans Awareness Month, the two talk about Lindsley's journey in providing O&P care in Iraq and the logistics needed to be successful, inspiration to become a business owner, the importance of continuing education, and...
In episode 10, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Kara Davis, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, a certified and licensed prosthetist orthotist with Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas, and secretary of the Academy's Spinal Orthotics Society. The two talk about the role and impact of O&P on the spina bifida patient population, treatment for scoliosis, working in pediatrics...
In episode 9, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Séamus Kennedy, BEng(Mech), CPed, FAAOP(D), a certified pedorthist and active member of the Academy’s Gait Society. The two talk about Kennedy's career journey as a pedorthist, the importance of vascular health and its impact on gait, new trends in patient care, and his long-time involvement with The Academy.
Show notes
In episode 8, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Brian Emling, MSPO, CPO, LPO, a prosthetist orthotist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and chair of The Academy's CAD/CAM Society. The two talk about Emling's journey in O&P, getting young people interested in the profession, the importance of mentorship, his interest in CAD/CAM and the scanners, printers and software involved, and his involvement with The Academy...
In episode 7, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down Jessica Corso, CO, LO, FAAOP, a certified orthotist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and chair of The Academy's Craniofacial Society. In honor of National Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Awareness Month, the two talk about Corso's career journey and her interest in a craniofacial specialty, her love for treating pediatric patients, 3D-printed cranial helmets and being involv...
In episode 6, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down Scott Thach, MSPO, CPO, LPO, a certified prosthetist orthotist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and chair of The Academy's Spinal Orthotics Society. In honor of Scoliosis Awareness Month, the two talk about Thach's career journey and professional gratification of treating pediatric patients, scoliosis and cranial treatments and techniques, accomplishments and future of the...
In episode 5, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with John T. Brinkmann, CPO, FAAOP(D), an associate professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University and chair of The Academy's Behavioral Science Society. The two talk about Brinkmann's career journey and professional choices, the importance of mentorship, educational transitions, critical clinical skills, and behavioral science in O&P.
In episode 4, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with John Rheinstein, CP, FAAOP(D), a board certified prosthetist and chair of The Academy's Lower Limb Prosthetics Society. The two talk about Rheinstein's career as a residency director, the "rules of prosthetics," his passion for post-op care, and his involvement in the Lower Limb Prosthetics Society. This episode was recorded live at The Academy's 2023 Annual Meeting & Sc...
In episode 3, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with the co-chairs of The Academy's Gait Society, Kiley Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO, Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist at Rise Prosthetics + Orthotics, and Sara Marmar, MS, MPO, LPO, Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist at Orthotic Care Services. The three talk about gait analysis, their passion and interest for gait, pediatrics, and getting involved with The Academy's Gait Society.
In episode 2, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Duffy Felmlee, MSP, COP, FAAOP, an Associate Professor for the Prosthetics and Orthotics Program within the College of ENHP at the University of Hartford, and co-chair of the Academy Fabrication Sciences Society. The two talk about fabrication sciences and its evolution, Duffy’s O&P career journey, latency methods in O&P, the importance of networking and mentorship, and ...
In our inaugural episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Chris Baschuk, MPO, CPO, FAAOP(D), director of clinical services for Point Design, and chair of the Upper Limb Prosthetics Society of The Academy. The two talk about Chris' O&P career path, the importance of mentorship, his involvement with the Upper Limb Prosthetics Society and The Academy, and words of wisdom for anyone considering a journey into upper limb...
The American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists presents O&P Clinical Care Insiders hosted by Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), a podcast featuring discussions about clinical care topics with leaders of The Academy's Scientific Societies and the O&P profession. Check out the trailer for season one!
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