Why Ultra-Low Friction Interventions Matter for POP
A webinar sponsored by Tamarack Habilitation Technologies
Academy-hosted webinar
Session Description
Join Tamarack for an Academy-hosted webinar exploring how friction and shear forces play a significant role in the development of skin breakdown and wounds in patients who use orthotic and prosthetic devices.
This webinar will examine the biomechanics of friction and shear and their impact on tissue integrity. Attendees will learn how to recognize contributing factors and apply targeted strategies to offload these forces, support wound healing, prevent recurrence, and minimize patient discomfort. Practical clinical approaches will be discussed to help improve device tolerance and wear time while supporting patient mobility, independence, and overall outcomes.
Speaker
Cole A. Carlson
CEO and Co-Owner
of Tamarack Habilitation Technologies
Cole is currently the CEO and Co-Owner of Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, a small company in Minnesota specializing in developing and manufacturing high-quality orthotic componentry, low-friction material technologies to prevent and heal soft tissue wounds, and custom wheelchair seating.
Cole graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College with a B.A. in Physics, and from the University of Colorado, Boulder with an M.S. in mechanical engineering. He’s a licensed professional engineer (PE) and worked for several consulting firms before shifting his professional focus to materials science, rehabilitation engineering, and manufacturing.
Cole is a forward-looking engineer with a strong passion for resilient design, biomechanics, independent mobility, root-cause solutions, and environmental stewardship.
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