The O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast

This week, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Bryan Loeffler, a dual fellowship-trained surgeon at OrthoCarolina. Specializing in the entire spectrum of hand and upper extremity disorders, Dr. Loeffler has experience in complex elbow conditions and peripheral nerve injuries.  We’re excited to chat with him today about the starfish procedure, a groundbreaking targeted muscle reinnervation surgery to hel...

We’re gearing up for the 2023 AOPA National Assembly in Indianapolis, on September 6-9! Five members of the Assembly Planning Committee joins us to discuss which sessions they are looking forward to the most and the exciting changes that sets this assembly apart from previous years.  Learn more about the 2023 AOPA National Assembly. Connect with the AOPA Planning Committee team on LinkedIn:   ·   ...

Northwestern Medicine Associate Professor John Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D) chats with Brendan and Jacki about the challenges of missed appointments. Tune in to learn how to best adapt to schedule changes.  Learn more about John’s work at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine . Connect with John on LinkedIn .    Many thanks to this episodes sponsor, Knit-Rite! Explore Knit-Rite’s A...

Eric Neufeld, CPO, FAAOP, and owner of Agile Orthopedics, joins us to share his experience operating Colorado’s first mobile O&P clinic.  Visit Agile Orthopedics to discover more.  Connect with Eric on LinkedIn .    Many thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Ottobock! Explore the mechanical knee portfolio on spsco.com !    View the latest additions to the SPS Rewards program (PDF) Visit spsco.com...

Pattern recognition harnesses residual muscle signals to help individuals control their upper limb prosthetic device intuitively. In this episode, Sam and Brendan explore this fascinating technology with Blair Lock, CEO and Co-founder of Coapt, and Shawn Robinson, Regional East Coast Manager at Coapt. Visit coaptengineering.com to discover more and explore the Coapt compatibility tool.  Connect wi...

Lesleigh Sisson, CFo, CFm, and owner of O&P Insight, joins us to breakdown the ways O&P clinicians can prevent and recover denials from payors.    Learn about O&P Insight .  Connect with Lesleigh on LinkedIn .    Resources AOPAnet.org   CGS Medicare Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services   Noridian Healthcare Solutions    Many thanks to our sponsor, Trulife! Explore Trulife’s Kin...

Rachel Friddle shares her experience of carrying on the family legacy as CEO and third-generation President of Friddle's Orthopedic Appliance. Learn more about Friddle's Orthopedic Appliance. Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn! Many thanks to our sponsor, Ottobock! Explore Ottobock's mechanical knee portfolio . Meet the 2023 SPS O&P Scholarship recipients. Visit spsco.com Also, ema...

Limbloss and Limb Difference Awareness Month is here and we're re-releasing an episode from March 9, 2022. Paratriathlon athlete and SPS Sales Account Manager, Jamie Brown, joins us to share his experience representing the USA in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Learn more about the Paralympics Games . Meet the SPS Team. Many thanks to our sponsor, Knit-Rite! Learn more about the Compressogri...

In this episode, Eastern Michigan graduate student and recipient of the 2021 SPS O&P Master's Scholarship, Sophia Mancini joins us to talk about her recent capstone project: "Perceived Hazard Exposure and Accommodation while Pregnant and Not Pregnant in Orthotics & Prosthetics Employees". Connect with Sophia on LinkedIn and Instagram . Review the Pregnant Workers Fairness Ac...

This week on The O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast, we chat with Dr. Prabhakaran, Professor of Computer Science, the University of Texas at Dallas, about the creation of Mr. MAPP, a mixed reality system that combines virtual reality and computer vision technology to relieve phantom limb pain. Mentioned in this episode: The Dallas Morning News - UT Dallas researchers are using virtual reality to hel...

Upper Limb Specialist Amy Ginsburg, CPO from Quorum Prosthetics joins us to talk her experience with helping patients in need of an upper limb prosthetic device.  Mentioned in this episode: Academy's Upper Limb Society  Enhancing Skills For Life Thank you Trulife for sponsoring this episode! Click here to learn more about the Matrix Pace AFO .  Thank you Shop SPS' CoreLine Multi Podus Bo...

This week, we sit down with Jessica Norrell, CPO, to learn about the importance of SOAP Notes! Jessica breaks down the elements of SOAP and outlines best practices for integrating this documentation methodology into your clinic’s workflow.   Jessica Norrell is the owner of MOZN Solutions . With nearly 20 years of healthcare experience, Jessica is passionate about helping healthcare practices thriv...

We are thrilled to welcome Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation's VP of Prosthetic & Orthotics + Bionics Scott Riddle, CPO, and Site Lead Alisha Simons, CPO, to the podcast. They discuss Mary Free Bed's all-encompassing approach to pediatric care. Click here to learn more about Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation . Interested in making a donation? Visit the Mary Free Bed Foundation . Click here to...

In this episode, Brent Wright, CP, BOC/O, from EastPoint Prosthetics and Orthotics joins Jacki and Brendan to share his experience with additive manufacturing.   Connect with Brent on LinkedIn   Learn more about LifeNabled Tune in to The Orthotics and Prosthetics Podcast hosted by Brent Wright and Joris Peels   3D printing resources mentioned in episode:  Autodesk Meshmixer Autodesk Fusion 360 Mec...

Happy almost New Year’s! In this episode, we talk with Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed., C/LPO about the results of our recent SPS Trends Survey.  Click here to join our email list .  Thank you Knit-Rite for sponsoring this episode! Click here to learn more about the Liner-Liner Prosthetic Sock .   Watch our latest WillowWood META Arc K3 foot video .  Listen to the Gerry Star...

The director of the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST), Whitney Doyle, MNM, CP, is here to talk about her experience working in the non-profit realm and the challenges she faces advocating for persons with disabilities.  Whitney is an active member on the board of directors of three national organizations: The Association of Youth Leadership Forums, the Association of P...

We are incredibly fortunate to be joined by Kennesaw State University Clinical Assistant Professor Adrienne Hill, MHA, CPO(L), to chat about her perspective as a woman in this evolving field. We explore the expanding demographics of the profession and small changes employers could make to promote a more inclusive workplace.  Learn about Kennesaw State University’s MSOP program .  Click here to joi...

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Ottobock’s Director of Clinical Education Gerry Stark, MSEM, CPO, LPO, FAAOP. Gerry outlines the results of his recent Burnout Survey and explains ways O&P professionals can reduce stress.  Interested in participating in one of Gerry’s surveys? Join the OandP-L listserver .  Click here to join our email list . Thank you Össur for sponsoring this episode...

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Snell Prosthetics & Orthotics’ President and CEO Frank Snell, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, and his daughter Chief Financial Officer Melissa Snell, CFm. SPS Regional Sales Manager Christina Cox also stops by to chat with Frank and Melissa about the intricacies of managing a family owned O&P clinic. Click here to learn more about Snell Prosthetics and Orthotics ....

How can O&P professionals achieve real innovation? Click Medical CEO Jimmy Capra outlines his experience with innovation and provides practical ways to cultivate that innovation feeling.  Be sure to attend Jimmy’s presentation, “Using an ‘Innovation Mindset’ to Problem Solve in O&P,” at AOPA-TXSOPP 2022 National Assembly . The discussion will be on Friday, September 30, from 4 – 5 PM in Ro...

AOPA Public Engagement Manager and Forrest Stump Co-founder Nicole Ver Kuilen and SPS Sales Account Managers Jamie Brown and Travis Ricks joins us to chat about the Hood to Coast relay. Their efforts helped kick start So Kids Can Move , a new state-based initiative advocating for children with limb loss and limb difference to have access to recreational prostheses. Support the So Kids Can Move ini...

In this special episode, SPS VP of Operations Coleson Chase sits down with Chief Supply Chain Officer Kate Means to check-in on our supply chain optimization strategy.  Click here to read the transcript of their conversation .    Click here to join our email list .  Thank you Apex for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about the Boss Runner sneaker by Apex . Learn about the ST&G C-Form Tube S...

When a patient opts for osseointegration (OI), where does the prosthetist fit in the process? Integrum’s VP of Prosthetics, Kurt Collier, CP, joins Jacki and Brendan to discuss the state of OI in the O&P industry and its practical application.    Learn more about Integrum . Click here to join our email list . Thank you Knit-Rite for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about the Knit-Rite’s Sof...

We’re talking to the Hanger Inc.’s Director of Clinical and Scientific Affairs Phil Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOP, about the second O utcomes AS sessment and D IS semination (OASIS) study. The study compared patient-reported functional mobility across a range of prosthetic feet using real-world clinical outcome data.  View study . Click here to join our email list . Thank you Össur for sponsoring this...

We have a packed episode today! AOPA’s Advocacy team is here to chat about their efforts to champion federal policies that protect O&P businesses and preserve patient access to quality care. We are joined by Director of Health Policy and Strategic Affairs Ashlie White, Manager of Public Engagement Nicole Ver Kuilen, Director of Communications and Membership Joy Burwell, Director of Coding and...