American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists

2012 Journal of Proceedings - Atlanta, GA

The Journal of Proceedings is a useful reference guide for the scientific programs presented at the Academy's Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Ideal for practitioners who are unable to attend, the Journal contains 50 submissions describing the scientific presentations and posters presented at the Symposium.
Note: The materials presented are not juried by a peer review group. They are abstracts submitted as part of a Journal of Proceedings.

Journal of Proceedings

• Use of Adjustable Dynamic Response AFOs to Address Common Gait Abnormalities in an Adolescent with Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
        - by Andrew Sutphin, DPT; Cindy Miles and Associates; Whitehall, PA

• Preliminary Outcome Using a New Free Motion Offloading KAFO for Postoperative Management of Hemiepiphysiodesis in Adolescent Tibia Vara
        - by Joseph W. Whiteside, CO

• Use of Kinetic Orthosis with Post-Stroke Male
        - by Brian Glaister; C. Kawahara; A. D. Pacanowsky; J.A. Schoen

• WalkAide Efficacy on Gait & Multi-Directional Stepping in a Child with Cerebral Palsy
        - by Michael K. Carroll, BSPO; Chris A. Toelle, CO; Steven B. Ambler, DPT, OCS; Seok Hun Kim, PT, PhD; M. Jason Highsmith, DPT, CP, FAAOP

• The Effect of Dorsiflexion Resistance on Ankle and Knee Joint Kinematics Quantified with an Instrumented Ankle-Foot Orthosis during Treadmill Walking
        - by Géza F. Kogler, PhD, CO; Hosna Sharafi, MSPO.; Daniel Marler, BS

• Calf Circumference Changes from Molded Plastic to Composite AFOs
        - by David Ruthsatz, CO, AT; Hosna Sharafi, MSPO; Daniel Marler, BS

• Validation of a 3D Surface Reconstruction Method: A Preliminary Study
        - by Fan Gao, PhD; Guangkun Li; Zhigang Wang; Susan Kapp

• Influence of Gait Training and Prosthetic Foot Category on Functional Outcomes of Vascular Transtibial Amputees—Implications for Foot Prescription
        - by Vibhor Agrawal, PhD; RS Gailey, PhD; IA Gaunaurd MS; CO O'Toole MS; AA Finnieston CP; R Tolchin DO

• Assessing the Prosthetic Needs of Farmers and Ranchers
        - by KE Waldera, MS; CW Heckathorne, MS; M Parker, MS; Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO

• Kinematics of Transfemoral Amputees During the Sit-to-Stand Movement
        - by Stephanie L. Carey, PhD; Matthew M. Wernke, BS; Derek J. Lura,MSME; Jason T. Kahle,CPO, FAAOP; Rajiv V. Dubey, PhD; M. Jason Highsmith, DPT, CP, FAAOP

• Biaxial Models of Socket Interface Stiffness
        - by Matthew M. Wernke; Derek J Lura; Stephanie L Carey; Samuel L Phillips; Rajiv V Dubey

• Congenital Partial Hand Absence and Electric Articulating Digits
        - by Diane J. Atkins, OTR, FISPO

• Expanding the Profile of Upper Limb Amputees
        - by Phil Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOP

• Neurobehavioral Differences in Amputees during Imitation of Intact versus Amputee Movements
        - by William Cusack, MS; M Cope; S Nathanson; N Pirouz; RS Kistenberg; LA Wheaton

• Measuring Upper Limb Prosthetic Device Usage for Manipulative and Non-Manipulative Tasks
        - by Amanda L. Martori; Stephanie L. Carey; Derek J. Lura; Samuel L. Phillips

• Oxygen Consumption and Prosthetic Moments for Two Transfemoral Amputees Running with and without a Knee
        - by Jason Wening, MS, CPO

• The Effect of the Medial/Lateral Socket Dimension on the Prosthetic Moments of a Trans-Tibial Amputee
        - by Jason Wening, MS, CPO; B. Tolsma; D. Larkins

• Efficacy of the C-Leg in Safety, Bioenergetics & Healthcare Cost—A Literature Review
        - by M. Jason Highsmith, DPT, CP, FAAOP; Jason T. Kahle; Dennis R. Bongiorni; Bryce S. Sutton; Shirley Groer; Kenton R. Kaufman

• Mechanical Evaluation of Direct Manufactured Prosthetic Sockets
        - by Jim Colvin, MS; Maria Gerschutz, PhD; Haynes, M.L.; Nixon D.

• Gait Asymmetry of Transfemoral Amputees Using Mechanical and Microprocessor-Controlled Prosthetic Knees
        - by Ken Kaufman, PhD; Frittoli, S.; Frigo, C.A

• The Lyapunov Exponent is Strongly Related to Amputee Preference
        - by Shane Wurdeman, CP, MSPO; Myers, S.A.; Jacobsen, A.L.; Stergiou, N.

• Perceived Outcomes Associated with the Plie 2.0: A Review of 40 End-user Questionnaires
        - by David Baty, CPO

• The Biomechanical Effects of Increased Load Carriage on the Lower Limbs and Their Prosthetic Implications
        - by David Baty, CPO

• Performance of Daily Activities by Lower Limb Prosthesis Users
        - by Charla Howard; CT Wallace, CPO, FAAOP; DS Stokic, MD, DSc

• A Survey of Prosthetic Foot Clinical Selection Criteria
        - by Gerald Stark, MSEM, CPO/L, FAAOP

• Prosthetic Foot with Adjustable Stability and its Effects on Balance and Mobility
        - by Andrew Hansen, PhD; Brielmaier, S.; Medvec, J.; Pike, A.; Nickel, E.; Merchak, P.; Weber, M.

• A Prospective Randomized Study of the Natural History of Idiopathic Scoliosis versus Treatment with the SpineCor Brace
        - by Christine Coillard, MD; Circo Alin B. MD; Mills J. Andrew CO; Rivard Charles H. MD

• Assessment of Spinal 3D CT Scan for Designing TLSO: A Head-to-Head Comparison with Traditional Methods
        - by Ammanath Peethambaran, MS, CO, FAAOP; E J. Wizauer R.T. (R) (CT); S. Murphy, ScD; J. Leonard, MD; G. Shah, MD; G. Graziano, MD

• Effectiveness of the SpineCor Treatment for Different Cobb Magnitude as well as for Juvenile Scoliosis
        - by Christine Coillard, MD; Circo Alin B. MD; Mills J. Andrew CO; Rivard Charles H. MD

• Spinal Balance: Orthotic Management of a Patient with Pectus Carinatum & Hyperkyphosis: A Case Study
        - by Mark Holowka, MA, MSPO, CPO

• Scoliosis Treatment in 147 Patients While Using the RSC Brace
        - by Grant I. Wood, MSc, CPO (UK)

• A Unique Solution for a Severe Infantile Neuromuscular Scoliosis Using Dynamic Elastomeric Fabric Orthosis Management: A Case Study
        - by Martin Matthews, CO, MPH

• Force Effectiveness of Individuals with Amputation Indicate Similar Global Strategies as Intact Individuals
        - by Lee Childers, RP, MSPO, PhD; Gregor, R.J.

• The Relationship between Symmetry in Joint Kinematics and Asymmetry in Joint Kinetics
        - by Lee Childers, RP, MSPO, PhD; Gregor, R.J.

• Control of the Residuum in the Prosthesis Explains Locomotor Differences between Individuals with and without Amputation
        - by Lee Childers, RP, MSPO, PhD; Gregor, R.J.

• A Pilot Study: Feasibility of Using the Berg Balance Scale in Lower Limb Prosthesis Users
        - by Matthew Major, PhD; L Liss; T Murray; N Mangla; S Fatone; EJ Roth

• Difficulty and Safety of Performing Activities of Daily Living with Two Different Microprocessor-Controlled Prosthetic Knee Joints
        - by Andreas Kannenberg, MD; Zacharias B; Bellmann M

• Detailed Finite Element Modeling of Transtibial Residual Limb Socket Interaction
        - by Samer Tawfik, PhD; S Kondor, MS; R Kistenberg, MPH

• Unilateral Transtibial Amputee Dynamic Stability Margin during Treadmill Walking
        - by Chrysta Irolla; Megan Toney; Jasper T. Yen; Young-Hui Chang

• Understanding the Effect of the Environment on Mobility with a Lower Limb Prosthesis
        - by Daniel Abrahamson, CPO; Sara Morgan, CPO; Amtmann, D.; Hafner, B. J.

• Improving Patients' Emotional Well-Being: An Innovative Prosthetist-Patient Program
        - by Stephen Wegener, PhD; George Gondo BA; Saaniya Bedi BS; Patricia J. Isenberg MA

• Amputee Socks: How Does Sock Ply Relate to Sock Thickness?
        - by Katheryn Allyn, CPO; Sanders JE; Cagle JC; Harrison DS; Karchin A

• Clinical Administration of a Standardized Patient Satisfaction Measure
        - by Elizabeth Halsne; Peaco, AD

• Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and its Qualitative and Quantitative Effects on Chronic Pain: An N=1 Study
        - by Danica Nordstrom, CO; D Hasso CPO; J Wening CPO

• Enhancing Quality of Prosthetic and Orthotic Services with Process and Outcome Information
        - by Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO (Hons); Heinemann AW; Ehrlich-Jones L; Connelly L.

• Clinical Outcomes after Orthotic Treatment of Idiopathic Toe Walking AFO vs. FO
        - by Kinsey Herrin, MSPO; Karl Barner, CPO; Mark Geil, PhD

• Tibial Torsion, Foot Progression Angle, and Toe Out: A Literature Review to Support the Use of a New Clinimetric Tool to Determine Lower Limb/Orthotic Alignment in Stance Control Orthoses
        - by Gary G. Bedard, CO, FAAOP

• Constraining Lower Limb Movement for Motor Learning
        - by Chris Hovorka, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP

• Trends in Foot Orthoses Casting, Materials, and Modification
        - by Jeremy Farley, BS, BMED, CPO/L

• Inclusion Body Myositis: A Case Study Ambulating with Stance Control KAFOs
        - by Pamela Hale, CPO

• The Impact of a Sling on Mobility & Balance in Patients With a Flaccid Upper Extremity
        - by Taavy Miller, MSPO; Cody McDonald, CPO; Walter Racette, CPO

• Review of Psychological Benefits Associated with Physical Activity for Persons with Lower Limb Amputation
        - by Cara Negri, BSME, CP

• Stress Analysis of Different Rigid Frame Designs within a Flexible Transfemoral Prosthetic Socket
        - by Oluseeni Komolafe, PhD; R Caldwell; K Tucker; C Sun; W Chen; AH Hansen; S Fatone

• A Bimodal Ankle Foot Prosthesis for Standing and Walking
        - by Andrew Hansen, PhD; Dawson, J.; Lahr, G.; Smith, N.; Sass, M.; Castle, D.; Morin, S.; Nickel, E.

• Update on an Ankle Foot Prosthesis that Self Aligns to Sloped Surfaces
        - by Andrew Hansen, PhD; Nickel, E.; Morin, S.; Sensinger, J.

• Finite Element Model of the Transtibial Stump-Socket Interaction
        - by George Papaioannou, PhD; I. Avdeev; G. Nianios; C. Mitrogiannis

• Timing Assessment of Transtibial Amputee Prolonged-Gait Using iPecs
        - by George Papaioannou, PhD; D Kikidis; D Tsiokos

• Effect of Transtibial Prosthetic Malalignment on Socket Reaction Moments
        - by David Boone, PhD; T Kobayashi; TG Chou; AK Arabian; KL Coleman; MS Orendurff; M Zhang

• Socket/Liner Interface Volume and Vacuum Pressure Decay in Persons with Transfemoral Amputations
        - by Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO (Hons); S Wood; R Caldwell; W Chen; C Sun; A Hansen

• Predictive Models of Transtibial Prosthetic Malalignment Based on Socket Reaction Moments
        - by David Boone, PhD; T Kobayashi; TG Chou; AK Arabian; KL Coleman; MS Orendurff; M Zhang

• Characterization of Mechanical and Electrical Vacuum Pumps for Use in Vacuum Assisted Suspension
        - by Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO (Hons); S Wood; R Caldwell; W Chen; C Sun; A Hansen; O Komolafe

• Preliminary Analysis of an Elevated Vacuum Suspension System with Microprocessor-Controlled Vacuum Levels
        - by Tyler Butel, BS; Michael Markmiller, MS; Andrew Pollock, BS; Adam Arabian, PhD; Teri Rosenbaum-Chou, PhD

• Managing Residual Limb Wounds with Elevated Vacuum: A Case Report
        - by Robert Hoskins, BS, BME; Deborah Kinor; Juila Schaeffer

• Elevated Vacuum Socket Suspension Improves Balance and Gait Performance in Elderly Dysvascular Transtibial Amputees
        - by Andreas Kannenberg, MD; Guirao Cano L; Samitier Pastor B; Pleguezuelos Cobo E.

• Vacuum Suspension and in Socket Tissue O₂
        - by Glenn Klute, PhD; JS Berge, MSE; W Biggs, CPO

• Sub Atmospheric Transfemoral Interfaces—Comparing Ischial Containment to Brimless
        - by Jason T. Kahle, CPO, FAAOP; M. Jason Highsmith, DPT, CP, FAAOP

• Elevated Vacuum Socket Suspension Improves Rehabilitation in Dysvascular Transtibial Amputees with Open Residual Limb Wounds — A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
        - by Andreas Kannenberg, MD; Brunelli S Delussu A S; Averna T; Pellegrini R; Traballesi M

• The Effects of Two Different AFOs on the Gait of Acute Hemiplegic Subjects: Preliminary results
        - by J Wening; D Hasso; A. Aruin; N. Rao

• The Effect of Transfermotal Prosthesis Alignment Perturbations on Gait
        - by Koehler, S.R.; Lipschutz, R.D.; Stine, R.S.; Gard, S.A.

• Effects of an Ankle-Foot Orthosis on Foot Placement Post-Stroke: Balance Implications
        - by Zissimopoulos, A.; Gard, S.; Stine, R.; Fatone, S.

• Upper Limb Amputee Rehabilitation: It's Not Just about the Hand, or Is It?
        - by Steven Moran, MD; Jamie Vandersea, CP

• Facemasks: Treatment for Burns and Traumatic Injuries
        - by Rebecca Hernandez, CPO; Mary Beth Daugherty, OTR/L, ABDA; John Keehnen

• Development of Upright Postures and Movement in Children
        - by Colleen Coulter-O’Berry; Mark D. Geil

• Industry Wide Evaluation of Prosthetic Socket Strength
        - by Jim Colvin, MS; Maria Gerschutz, CPO

• Maintaining Limb Volume: Effects of Doffing Between Periods of Activity
        - by Katheryn Allyn, CPO; JC Cagle; RH Phillips; DS Harrison; TL Hartley; JE Sanders PhD

• Spinal Motion during Walking in Persons with Transfemoral Amputation with and without Low Back Pain
        - by Rodriguez, A.G.; Stine, R.; Fatone, S.

• Is A Rigid Footplate as Effective as an Articulated AFO in Controlling Idiopathic Toe Walking?
        - by Mark Geil, PhD; Kinsey Herrin, MSPO

• AFO and FES Multiple Sclerosis - What's the Evidence?
        - by Roy Bowers, Senior Teaching Fellow; Emma Davidson, Masters Student

• Best Practice Statement on the Use of Ankle-Foot Orthoses Following Stroke
        - by Roy Bowers, Senior Teaching Fellow