2006

Academy - Chicago, IL

Andrew Hansen, PhD - Effect of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Roll-Over Shape in People w/ Hemiplegia
Stefania Fatone, PhD - Effect of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Roll-Over Shape in People w/ Hemiplegia
Brian Hafner, PhD - Comparing the Transition and Use of a Non-Microprocessor Controlled Prosthesis for Transfemoral Amputee

AOPA Assembly - Hollywood, FL
Hugh Herr, PhD - Comparing Alternative Knee Design
Richard Miller, CO - Update On a 5 Year, 1,000 Patient Study on Post Operative Hip Abduction Orthoses Treatment Outcomes

2005

Academy - Orlando, FL
Donald E. Katz, CO, LO, FAAOP - The Influence of How Much a Scoliosis Orthosis is Worn and its Ability to Prevent Curve Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Timothy R. Littlefield, MS - Postoperative Use of the Cranial Remodeling Orthosis

AOPA Assembly - Las Vegas
Edward S. Neumann, Ph.D., P.E., CP - Examination of Prosthetic Malalignment Using Motion Capture
Howard J. Hillstrom, Ph.D. - Conservative Realignment Therapies for the Treatment of Varus Knee OA: A Focus on the Immediate Effects

2004

Academy - New Orleans, LA
Marlo Ortiz - Medial Ramus Containment Socket Design for Tranfemoral Prosthesis
Keith M. Smith, CO, LO - Coronal Plane Trunk Shifts and Decompensational Perspectives in a New Design of an Asymmetrical TLSO Module

Assembly - Hollywood, FL
Jon Wilson, CP, LP - A New Concept in Prosthetic Interface Design For Hemicorporectomy Amputees Utilizing ROHO Compression Therapy: A Case Study from a Prosthetist's Prespective
Jim Price, PhD., CPO - Exploring the Phantom Phenomenon from a Pyschophysiological Perspective

2003

Academy - San Diego, CA
Thomas H. Colburn, CO, FAAOP - Balancing Scoliosis with Pads Superior to Apex
Robert S. Gailey, PhD, PT - The Functional Value of Prosthetic Foot/ Ankle Systems to the Transtibial Amputee

Assembly - Reno, NV
Jason L. Bradshaw, CO - Weight-Bearing Suspension Ankle Foot Orthosis
Jack R. Engsberg, PhD - Comparison of Rectified and Unrectified Amputee Sockets

2002

Academy - Orlando, FL
Brian Giavedoni - The Impact of Articulated Knees on Infants and Toddlers
Gary G. Bedard, CO, FAAOP - A Preliminary Report on Measuring the Rate of PolypropyleneRecrystallization After Clinical Thermoforming Through the Use of Differential Scanning Calorimetry

Assembly - Chicago, IL
Mark K. Taylor, MLS, CPO - Plexus Bed: Immobilization for Infants Following Brachial Plexus
Jason T. Kahle, CPO - A Case Study Using X-Ray and Flouroscopy to Determine the Vitals Elements of Transfemoral Interface Design

2001

Academy - Dallas, TX
Hugh Herr, PhD - An Auto-Adaptive External Knee Prosthesis
Robert Gailey, PhD, PT - Evidence Based Medicine, the Amputee Mobility Predictor and the Ability to Demonstrate Prosthetic Performance

Assembly - Phoenix, AZ
Ed Ayyappa, Ms, CPO, FAAOP - Preliminary Assessment of the C-Leg Knee Unit as Compared to Conventional Hydraulic Knee Units
Dana Craig, BS - Preliminary Assessment of the C-Leg Knee Unit as Compared to Conventional Hydraulic Knee Units
Dulcey Lima, CO, OTR - Orthotic Management of the Hip to Prevent Dislocation in Adult Patients

2000

Academy - San Diego, CA
James H. Campbell, PhD, CO - Stance Controlled Orthotic Knee Joints: A Report on a Collaborative Research Project
Donald E. Katz, CO - Factors that Influence Outcome in Bracing Large Curves in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Assembly - Washington, DC
Donald E. Katz, CO - Factors that Influence Outcome in Bracing Large Curves in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Jeffrey A. Nemeth, CO - Pin Heating Phenomena with Use of Halo Fixation in the MRI
John Rheinstein, CP - A Prospective Clinical Study of Transtibial Amputees Using a Prefabricated Adjustable Postoperative Prosthesis and Early Controlled Ambulation
Wayne K. Daly, CPO - Clinical Application of Roll-On Sleeves for Myoelectric Prostheses

1999

Academy - New Orleans, LA
Mark K. Taylor, MLS, CPO - Post Polio Syndrome - What Does this Mean Orthotically?
Gerald Stark, CP - Ischial Ramal Socket Fundamentals

Assembly - Reno, NV
Stig Willner, MD, PhD - Walking Effect of Dynamic Response Rehabilitation Gait Orthosis in Patients with Neurological Disorders
Glenn Street, PhD - Vacuum Socket System for BK Amputees
Carl Caspers, CPO - Vacuum Socket System for BK Amputees

1998

Academy - Miami Beach, FL
David J. Hoy, CPO - Comparitive Kinematic Analysis of Thermoplastic AFO
Jason T. Kahle, CPO - Conventional & Hydrostatic Transtibial Interface Comparison

Assembly - Chicago, IL
John M. Miguelez, CP - Critical Factors in Electronically Powered Upper Extremity Prosthetics
Thomas M. Gavin, CO - Orthotic Treatment of Neuromuscular Scoliosis: A Biomechanical Approach

1997

Academy - San Francisco
C. Michael Schuch, CPO, FISPO - Revolutionary Control and Battery Schemes for Externally Powered Upper-Limb Prosthesis: Update and Clincial Case Presenations
Donald E. Katz, CO - A Comparison Between the Boston Brace and the Charleston Bending Brace in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Assembly - Charlotte, NC
Deanna J. Fish, MS, CPO - Load Bearing Relief and PTBO Applications
Leland Felix, CPO - Pressure Measurement For Both Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices

1996

Academy - Orlando, FL
Donald Shurr, CPO, PT - Flex-Foot vs Sach Foot: A Combination of Physiological Gait Parameters During Ambulation in Persons with Above Knee Amputations
Tom Gavin, CO - Geometric Analysis of Coronal Decompensation in Idiopathic Scoliosis

Assembly- Cincinnati, OH
Don Shurr, CPO - Physiological Measurements of Gait During Walking and Running in Transibial Amputees Using Various Systems
John J. Kamp, CO - Natural History of Rheumatoid Disease