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Introduce the 2025-2026 Board of Directors
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Introduce the 2025-2026 Board of Directors

The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists is proud to announce the officers and members elected to serve on the Academy’s Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 governance year. These dedicated leaders will guide the Academy’s strategic direction and support its mission to advance the O&P Continue Reading

Date posted05/6/2025


O&P Outcomes Research Funding Available through Department of Defense for Fiscal Year 2025
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O&P Outcomes Research Funding Available through Department of Defense for Fiscal Year 2025

Along with our partners in O&P, we are excited to share that O&P outcomes research has been included in the Department of Defense FY 2025 funding bill. Read our joint statement here. Continue Reading

Date posted04/29/2025


Academy Society Leads the Way in Prosthetic Coding Improvements
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Academy Society Leads the Way in Prosthetic Coding Improvements

Responding to Confusing Guidance Members of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Upper Limb Prosthetics Society (ULPS) have been spearheading an effort to upgrade and expand Medicare’s Upper Limb Prosthetic Code Set. The Academy’s ULPS was approached by the O&P... Continue Reading

Date posted04/3/2025


Now Available On Demand: Academy TODAY Webinar Series (Session One)
Now Available On Demand: Academy TODAY Webinar Series (Session One)

The first session of the Academy TODAY Webinar Series is now available on-demand in the Academy's O&P Knowledge Central. Orthotic Management of Neurologically Unstable Cervical Kyphosis in an Infant with Acampomelic Campomelic DysplasiaThis webinar discusses the orthotic management of a... Continue Reading

Date posted03/14/2025


Growth, Community, Engagement, and the Impact of the O&P Foundation
Growth, Community, Engagement, and the Impact of the O&P Foundation

In this episode, recorded live at the 51st Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium in Atlanta, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Fanny Schultea, MS, MSED, CPO/L, FAAOP(D), executive director of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research. Continue Reading

Date posted03/12/2025


51st Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium Video Recap
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51st Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium Video Recap

51st Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium Video Recap Continue Reading

Date posted03/7/2025


Longitudinal Retrospective Study of a Wearable NMES System
Longitudinal Retrospective Study of a Wearable NMES System

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he talks with Philip Muccio, founder & CEO of AxioBionics, about his study on Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and its impact on arm use in hemiparetic and hemiplegic patients. They explore the... Continue Reading

Date posted02/26/2025


O&P Rising: Professional Growth in O&P
O&P Rising: Professional Growth in O&P

In this episode of O&P Rising, guest host Denise Hull, CPO, a newly certified prosthetist/orthotist at Wheeler O&P, chats with Gerry Stark, PhD, CPO/L, FAAOP(D), director of clinical and technical operations for BionIT Labs and president-elect of the American Academy of Orthotists and... Continue Reading

Date posted02/19/2025


Academy Announces Inaugural Recipient of the Empowering Emerging Voices Scholarship
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Academy Announces Inaugural Recipient of the Empowering Emerging Voices Scholarship

The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and its Collaborative on Inclusive Action and Engagement are proud to announce Denise Hull, CPO, as the inaugural recipient of the Empowering Emerging Voices Scholarship. This scholarship is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices in the... Continue Reading

Date posted02/12/2025


Pain Science, Assessment, and the Future of Patient Care
Pain Science, Assessment, and the Future of Patient Care

In the latest episode of Clinical Care Insiders, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Samantha Stauffer, MSOP, CPO, FAAOP, director of research at Independence Prosthetics-Orthotics, to discuss her groundbreaking research on pain and performance in post-amputation patients, featured as... Continue Reading

Date posted02/12/2025


Introducing the 2025 Class of Academy Fellows
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Introducing the 2025 Class of Academy Fellows

The designation Fellow of the Academy is a signature recognition of professional achievement. The individuals have demonstrated a sustained, long-term commitment to mastering their profession and a dedication to excellence in O&P. The Academy is proud to honor these new Fellows and Fellows... Continue Reading

Date posted02/10/2025


Announcing the 2025 Academy Award Recipients
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Announcing the 2025 Academy Award Recipients

The Academy proudly recognizes these members for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the O&P profession. Continue Reading

Date posted01/29/2025