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

Academy Scientific Societies Spotlight: https://opedge.com/every-step-you-take-quality-of-life-and-life-expectancy/

Annual Meeting Site: www.academyannualmeeting.org

O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.

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’s CAD/CAM Society.

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 involved in alpha and beta testing of product development, working with parents in treating infants needing cranial helmets, scanning technology, and her involvement with The Academy’s Craniofacial Society.

O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.

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 society, 99 Coding and his efforts to establish a new code.

This episode is sponsored by Spinal Technology.

O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.

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.

This episode is produced by Association Briefings.

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 & Scientific Symposium in Nashville. 

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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. 

This episode is sponsored by Ottobock.

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 his involvement with The Academy. 

This episode is sponsored by Ottobock.

Show notes

Links mentioned in this episode:

SCUBA Webinar:

Academy Fabrication Sciences Society Academy TODAY issue:

2023 Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium:

Academyannualmeeting.org

Duffy Felmlee, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP, is an Associate Professor for the Prosthetics and Orthotics Program within the College of ENHP at the University of Hartford (UHart). Duffy maintains a practice as a clinical and educational consultant for Hanger Clinic.

Duffy is a member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists board of directors,  co-chair of the Academy Fabrication Sciences Society, a member of the Outcome Research Committee, Online Education Committee, and the O&PiQ Advisory Board. Duffy additionally participates in various international humanitarian efforts and adaptive sport volunteer activities. 

This episode is produced by Association Briefings.

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 prosthetics. 

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!