Tradeshow Workshops
Friday, June 13th, 2025
Technical Workshop: "12 Steps to Fabricate a Partial Foot Prosthesis for Optimum Patient Outcomes"
A step-by-step fabrication technique designed to minimize shearing forces, reduce friction-related skin abrasions, and optimize pressure distribution. Participants will learn how to systematically create a well-fitting, comfortable, and functional prosthesis - beginning with the positive model and progressing through each stage to the final product. Emphasis will be placed on innovative strategies to prevent callus formation, mitigate the risk of blistering, and reduc excessive pressure that can lead to tissue breakdown.
Time: 3:45 - 5:45pm
Speaker: Steve Hughes, CFo, LO, & Robert Meier, CO
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Technical Workshop: "There's No One Foot for All Patients"
This in-depth course reviews key criteria for choosing and fitting a prosthetic foot based on individual patient needs, including physical attributes, biomechanics, and lifestyle factors. This presentation examines the critical interaction between prosthetic foot design and alignment considerations to optimize patient outcomes. Additionally, modern shoe designs can influence prosthetic foot perofmrnace and alignment, making shoe selection an essential part of the discussion.
Time: 3:45 - 5:45pm
Speaker: Jack Richmond, CPOA
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Technical Workshop: "Managing Pediatric Lower Extremity Contractures and Tone Challenges"
Variations in muscle tone and the development of contractures are common in the pediatric population with neuromuscular involvement. These conditions often limit a child's ability to participate in daily activities and hinder typical developmental progress. Postural and functional impairments stemming from these issues can be difficult to manage without unintentionally worsening the underlying causes.
This course explores foundational principles of functional movement as a framework for clinical decision-making. It examines the physiological impact of dysfunction at the molecular level, reinforcing intervention strategies that minimize the risk of exacerbating tone or contracture. Attendees will gain practical tools for addressing the complex challenges of managing tone and contractures in pediatric patients.
Time: 8:00 - 10:00am
Speaker: Robert Meier, CO