Manufacturers’ Workshops

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Advances in Microprocessor Knee Technology from Otto Bock
8 am – Noon
Cale Konetchy, CP

Growing skills to ensure favorable outcomes with orthotic stance control technology
1 – 5 pm
Kelly Clark, CO, and Curt Kowalczyk, CO

Introduction of the Axon Bus ® Prosthetic System with Michelangelo Hand
1 – 5 pm
Julie Schick, CP, OTR/L

Clinical Education Sessions

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

A new shoulder orthosis to treat painful shoulder and facilitate gait rehabilitation of stroke patients (Thranhardt Lecture)
8:15 - 9:30 am
Andreas Kannenberg, Ph.D.

Use of Diagnostic Tool to Predict Successful Outcomes with Stance Control Technology
2 - 4:30 pm
Curt Kowalczyk, CO

Unique Challenges of Hip Disarticulation and Hemipelvectomy Amputees
4:15 - 5 pm
Eva Ludwigs, Dipl. Ing. (FH), and Mark Edwards, MHPE, CP

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1

Prosthetic alignment: Biomechanical basics and clinical approach for TT, TF and HD prostheses
2 – 5 pm
Siegmar Blumentritt, Ph.D.

Patient  benefit of the multi degree of freedom prosthetic hand system “Michelangelo”
2 – 5 pm
Julie Schick, CP, OTR/L

DynamicArm-TMR:  A New Externally Powered Upper Limb Prosthetic System for those Undergoing Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)
2 – 5 pm
Julie Schick, CP, OTR/L

Analysis of activities of daily life with polycentric, hydraulic hip joint system in comparison to a conventional hip disarticulation style prosthesis
2 – 5 pm
Eva Ludwigs, Dipl. Ing. (FH)

Product Previews

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1

Advances in Microprocessor Knee Technology from Otto Bock
11:40 am – 12:10 pm

What's new in low-activity knees from Otto Bock
1:40 – 2:10 pm

Product Forums (Otto Bock Booth #701)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, and FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1
(specific times coming soon….)

The Axon Bus ® Prosthetic System featuring the Michelangelo Hand

Helix3D Hip Fitting and Adjustment Options

Orthotic Innovations

New Advances in Microprocessor Knees Featuring the Genium

Highlights from 2009 AOPA National Assembly