The Prosthetic Paradigm

Dr. Gerasimos Bastas, currently head of the Limb Loss Care Clinic at Vanderbilt University discusses multiple topics related to O and P care.

Dr. Gerasimos Bastas, currently head of the Limb Loss Care Clinic at Vanderbilt University gives the history and background of the physical medicine and rehabilitation specialty and what their specialty brings to the medical profession. 

Adaptive Training Foundation is an innovative non-profit gym that provides 100% cost free services to traumatically wounded, ill, and injured individuals through a nine week training program to redefine their lives through exercise and community.  In January 2014, David Vobora, a 5-year veteran of the NFL, met US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee. The pair started working out together, customizing and adapting to the unique challenges posed by Travis' injuries. Through working with Travis and engaging the veteran community, David developed a profound passion for helping those with life-altering injuries find life-fulfilling adaptive performance training. There were many excellent rehabilitation programs as well as adaptive/Paralympic sports organizations. However, none existed to bridge the gap from basic functional rehabilitation to adapted sport. Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF) was built with the intent to fill this void. Since its inception, ATF continues to help adaptive athletes create sustainable lifestyle changes. As a 501(c)3, Adaptive Training Foundation has welcomed outside support for these ambitious athletes To Learn more: http://adaptivetrainingfoundation.org/     Music used in the podcast credit: Stepping Along The Sky by TeknoAXE | http://teknoaxe.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Johnny Owens, MPT, of Owens Recovery Science talks about how blood flow restriction training can be utilized in rehab and focuses in on amputee care. He dives into the science and also the practicality of BFR. Listen to the end to hear him talk about another of his endeavors, the IDEO.    To learn more about Owens Recovery Science: https://www.owensrecoveryscience.com/

The Amputee Blade Runners are a non-profit organization that provides running prostheses to those who show need free of charge. Listen to Ryan Fann, CP, Prosthetist and Co-founder, talk about the mission of the Blade runners, how the process works, and the benefits of the organization.   To learn more about the Amputee Blade Runners: http://amputeebladerunners.com/     Music: Stepping Along The Sky by TeknoAXE | http://teknoaxe.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Coapt Complete Control is a pattern recognition technology that gives upper limb prosthesis users more control through myoelectric signals than previously possible. Listen to Blair Lock, MScE, P.Eng, and CEO of Coapt talk about founding the company and the great technology they provide.  To Learn more about Coapt: https://www.coaptengineering.com/

BILL BEISWENGER, CPO, FAAOP is the Co-founder and owner of Abilities Unlimited.  Bill is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics. He served as President of ABC in 1999. Bill currently serves on ABC's examination committee and the professional discipline committee. He is also a past commissioner of the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE). In this episode, Bill takes time to describe his journey and tells everyone why it's important to volunteer and give back to the community.  To learn more about Bill: http://www.auiop.com/

Northwestern University Professor, CPO, and lifelong member of the Prosthetic and Orthotic Industry, John Brinkman talks about his professional passion, the Behavioral Sciences. John reviews what behavioral sciences are, motivational interviewing, and the impact it can make on patient interactions.  To Learn more about John: http://www.nupoc.northwestern.edu/faculty/profile.html?xid=24599 https://www.oandp.org/store/ViewProduct.aspx?id=8830341

The challenged athletes foundation (CAF) strives to provide opportunity to support people with physical challenges so they can endeavor to participate in physical activity, exercise, and competitions. Patrick talks about the history, opportunities, and other aspects of CAF and also talks about his experience with adaptive volleyball.  To learn more about CAF: http://www.challengedathletes.org/

A/Prof Al Muderis is an Australian trained Orthopaedic Surgeon and a Squadron Leader in the Australian Air Force Reserve. He is also an Ambassador for the Australian Red Cross, human rights activist and a refugee.  Born in Baghdad, at the age of 27, Munjed had to flee Iraq as a young Doctor having refused the orders of Saddam Hussein to mutilate army deserters' ears. Munjed endured a life-threatening journey to Australia. After spending 10 months in Curtin Detention Centre, upon his release, he embarked on a mission to become an Orthopaedic Surgeon. He is now one of three surgeons world wide pioneering a revolutionary technology known as Osseointegration. As a leading surgeon in this complex reconstructive and robotic surgery, Munjed has helped more than 450 amputees from around the world to improve mobility, reduce pain and overall enhance their quality of life. Munjed's day-to-day work as an Orthopaedic Surgeon involves hip and knee arthroplasty and major reconstructive surgery. He teaches at Notre Dame and Macquarie Universities, trains local and international surgeons, registrars and medical students. Apart from his academic and clinical roles, Munjed is heavily involved in humanitarian work volunteering his time as a surgeon and as a human rights advocate. He has affiliations with Amnesty International, United Nations High Commission. To Learn more:  http://www.osseointegrationaustralia.com.au/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPrR7TIRp3g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw3YLEYz6R8

Jim currently is a trantibial amputee from when he was a kid. He has won 4 medals as a Paralympic skiier, is a certified prosthetist, builds a specialized prosthesis for skiing, and still consults with paralympic athletes. In this episode Jim talks paralymic skiing, prosthesis design, posterior vs distal mounted feet, and more. 

Elizabeth grew up watching her dad provide prosthetics and orthotics to those who needed them. This gave her great perspective and a love for the field. But, she didn't want to be a prosthetist. So she found a way to stay connected. Listen in to hear her story and to hear about upcoming international, national, and state O and P meetings. 

Derrick Campana started and owns his own practice treating only animals. In this episode he talks about how he developed that practice, treating animals, his love for animals, and what we can learn from animals to improve treatment for humans. Derrick will soon be featured in a documentary when he provided a prosthesis for an elephant.  To learn more about Derrick visit: https://www.facebook.com/BionicPetsllc/ https://twitter.com/animalorthocare?lang=en https://animalorthocare.com/

In part 2, Mo Kenney, CPO/L, FAAOP, talks about his consideration of a high amputation level, his time as the ABC president, serving as an examiner, and the role of the Amputee Coalition and it's benefits to those it serves.  To learn more about Mo: http://www.kenneyorthopedics.com/ To learn more about the Amputee Coalition: https://www.amputee-coalition.org/ To learn more about the American Board for Certification in Prosthetics and orthotics: https://www.abcop.org/Pages/default.aspx  

Mo Kenney, CPO/L, FAAOP has been practicing for many years as a prosthetist and orthotist. In 2001 he started Kenney Orthopedics and has grown it to 11 offices in 2 states. He has also served as the president of ABC and is now serving as the Chairman of the executive committee board for the Amputee Coalition. In this first episode of a two part series with Mo, he talks about prosthetic treatment, strategies in maintaining organization culture, and humanitarian prosthetic aid.    To learn more about Mo Kenney: https://www.kenneyorthopedics.com/ https://twitter.com/kenneyortho?lang=en Instagram: @kenneyortho https://www.amputee-coalition.org/about-us/leadership/  

Sara Olsen is on the board of directors for the Crossroads Adaptive Athletic Alliance. In this episode she talks about her passion for adaptive athletics, the mission of Crossroads, and more.  To learn more about Crossroads: http://crossroadsalliance.org/ https://www.instagram.com/crossroadsaaa/ https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsAlliance

Dennis & Todd from the Amputee Walking School discuss advanced gait training for amputees, endeavoring to make using a prosthesis second nature, and their paralympic careeers To find out more about the Amputee Walking School: https://www.amputeewalkingschool.com/

Jeff Erenstone of Create O and P is a CPO with multiple practices and CEO of Create O and P. Create O and P is a cutting edge company that provides and supports 3D printers, programs, and technology. In this episode Jeff talks the how, the why, and the future of 3D printing in the field of orthotics and prosthetics. We discuss how CMS currently views 3D printing, the potential for use with off the shelf orthoses, and how to best utilize 3D printing in practice.  To find out more about Jeff and Create O and P visit:  https://www.createoandp.com/ https://twitter.com/createoandp?lang=en  

John Register is a Gulf War Army Veteran; 4 x track and field all American; and a 2 x Olympic trials qualifier; who suffered a sports career ending injury which resulted in the amputation of his left leg! Yet, despite a devastating set-back, he hurdled his adversity and won the long jump silver medal in Sydney, Australia. In this episode we talk about the paralympics, athletic training, and more. Learn more about John: http://johnregister.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnfregister/  

Logan Aldridge is a transhumeral amputee who has refused to let his limb loss define his identity. In this episode we discuss Logan's story, crossfit, exercise modification, and upper limb prosthesis use.  For more information on Logan: Follow him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/aldridgelogan/?hl=en