American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

07/25/2025

Seven children were fitted with custom prosthetic limbs at a recent event in Portland:

A select group of Portland children were fitted with prosthetics from a foundation that believes every child has the right to run, jump and play with the other kids.

07/25/2025

Does brace type affect recovery after rotator cuff repair? This randomized trial found that using an abduction neutral rotation brace led to better early range of motion and lower pain than a conventional arm sling, with no difference in long-term outcomes.

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07/24/2025

Contribute to the advancement of O&P knowledge! The Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics (JPO) is seeking experienced O&P professionals to serve as peer reviewers. Help uphold the quality of research in our profession—plus, earn ABC and BOC credit for each article you review.

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07/24/2025

Academy member Ryan Caldwell, CPO, shares how growing up in the field shaped his passion for prosthetic socket design. His advice to new O&P professionals: specialize, seek mentors, and keep learning.

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O&P professionals are passionate about their work, and that’s true for ABC-certified prosthetist Ryan Caldwell. He works in the Hanger Clinic’s Integrated Care Center in Schaumburg, Ill., where clinicians, fabricators, technicians and health care partners collaborate to support patients in an en...

07/23/2025

How do scoliosis specialists decide between nighttime and full-time bracing for AIS? This survey reveals that while full-time bracing remains the predominant recommendation, provider decisions are shaped by curve type, skeletal maturity, and patient preferences—laying groundwork for future comparative studies.

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07/23/2025

New episode!

🔊 Listen as JPO editor-in-chief Dr. Steve Gard sits down with Jeremy Sherman, MS, CPO, LPO, the associate program director for the orthotics and prosthetics program, and an assistant professor in the School of Health Professions at Baylor College of Medicine.

Together, they explore Sherman's research on ergonomic challenges, overuse injuries, and the widespread prevalence of pain among O&P professionals across the U.S.

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07/22/2025

Meet Lillie, a courageous 7-year-old who’s inspiring others by sharing her journey with scoliosis. Read more: https://buff.ly/1Gd94AO

07/22/2025

How can we better prepare and support the next generation of O&P professionals? This webinar dives into residency education, entrustment, mentoring, and burnout—offering strategies to transform the clinical learning environment and improve practitioner well-being.

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07/21/2025

How effective is the component timed-up-and-go (cTUG) test in capturing meaningful changes in prosthetic mobility? This study confirms its clinical utility, showing significant improvements across cTUG subtasks following structured prosthetic training in adults with lower-limb amputation.

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07/18/2025

Legislative update: The Medicare O&P Patient-Centered Care Act has been introduced in Congress!

This bipartisan legislation takes essential steps to protect and strengthen access to high-quality, clinician-directed care for Medicare beneficiaries who rely on orthotic and prosthetic services. The Academy is proud to join the O&P Alliance and a broad coalition of advocates to champion this critical step forward.

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07/18/2025

How do 3D-printed wrist orthoses compare economically to traditional thermoplastic designs? This study finds 3D printing has higher initial costs but offers potential long-term benefits in material efficiency and scalability.

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07/17/2025

O&P summer CE savings are still in full swing! Enjoy 30% off CE courses from the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics (JPO) and The Academy Today—including clinical case studies and peer-reviewed research—now through August 31.

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