Tradeshow Workshops
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Technical Workshop: "A Comprehensive Model for the Management of Partial Foot Amputations"
The incidence of partial foot amputation is increasing and so is the diversity of ideas on how to manage them. There is little data in literature relativeto shearing forces that occur because of amputation, and no data was found on acquired limb length deficits that occur secondary to partial foot amputation.
Information gained from 23 published references will be presented that offers a consistent protocol to successfully manage the residuum. The protocol involves managing shearing forces to help preserve the residual limb and correcting the acquired limb length deficit to restore more normal gait function.
Time: 8:00 - 10:00am
Speaker: Robert Meier, CO
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
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Technical Workshop: "Allard AFOs - Three Decades of Successful Development of Off-The-Shelf to Custom-Fitted to Custom Fabricated and Guidelines to Reduce AFO Insurance Claim Denials"
There is no one AFO for all patients. This workshop includes a study of lower extremity biomechanics and functional deficits to guide you in determining product selection ranging from mild (OTS) to maximum (custom) support to achieve optimum patient outcomes. This workshop will include reviewing coding issues as it relates to custom-fitted versus OTS AFOs and will detail how to customize Allard AFOs, including guidelines for claim submission terminology to reduce claim denials.
Time: 8:00 - 10:00am
Location: West Hall F3
Speaker: Robert Meier, CO, & Erin Cammarata, CBS Medical Billing and Consulting
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Technical Workshop: "Dynamic Contracture Management in Pediatric Gait: Increasing ROM with LLPS and Multi Motion for Optimal SWASH & AFO Outcomes"
Contractures in pediatric patients with neuromuscular disorders often compromise the effectiveness of orthotic interventions. This course explores how the Low Load Prolonged Stretch (LLPS) principle applied with MultiMotion dynamic joints can enhance joint rang of motion (ROM) and improve the outcomes of SWASH and AFO interventions. By expanding ROM across multiple joints, orthotic interventions become more effective, resulting in greater stability, improved posture control, and enhanced gait efficiency for both pediatric and adult patients with neuromuscular disorders.
Time: 8:00 - 10:00am
Location: W232
Speaker: Flora RJ Versyck, Clinical Specialist
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Product Preview Theater: "Prosthetics & Beyond: How Allard's Composite Legacy shaped Meracus"
Time: 11:35am - 12:05pm
Location: West Hall E
Speaker: Hampus Hedlund, Product Manager
Friday, September 5th, 2025
Product Preview Theater: "Don't Judge a Book (AFO) by its Cover"
Time: 1:20 - 1:50pm
Location: West Hall E
Speaker: Peter Allard, President