The O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast
Listen-in for the latest developments in the orthotics and prosthetics industry. In this series, we unpack trends and discuss news from this tight-knit community of O&P professionals. From patient care, technology, best practices and regulations, we share what you need to stay current. Join hosts Brendan Erickson and Jacki Green for a new episode bi-monthly. Disclaimer: The views, information and opinions expressed during "The O&P Check-In: An SPS Podcast" podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Southern Prosthetics Supply, its affiliates, or their employees. SPS is not responsible for, and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the podcast series available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute medical or other professional or business advice or constitute the provision of any service.The "The O&P Check-In: An SPS Podcast" podcast series is available for private, non-commercial use only. Any other use of the podcast series or its content is prohibited without the expressed written approval of SPS.
Episodes
49 episodes
Encouraging Scoliosis Bracing Compliance with Bryan Malas, MHPE, CO
Bryan Malas, MHPE, CO, is the director of the Orthotics Prosthetics Department at the Ann & Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern Feinberg School of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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32:41
What You Need to Be Aware of: Trends Shaping the Future of O&P
Today we have two very special guests from O&P Insight. Vice President & General Manager Lesleigh Sisson, CFo, CFm, and Senior Manager of Clinical Affairs Curt Bertram, CPO, FAAOP joins us to share trends shaping the industry.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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33:24
Surprising Findings of Removable Rigid Dressings for Postoperative Management with Jim Reichmann, MBA
Jim Reichmann, MBA, joins us to discuss the evidence surrounding amputee post-operative care. Jim has a Master of Public Health degree from Georgia State University and has published on amputee post-operative care in the Journal of Vascular...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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24:10
ACPOC’s Multidisciplinary Rehabilitative Care for Children with Dr. Phoebe Scott-Wyard
We’re pleased to welcome the newly elected President of the Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics’ (ACPOC) board, Dr. Phoebe Scott-Wyard to the show! Phoebe is also a rehabilitation medicine specialist at Rady Children’s Hospita...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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22:24
The Range of Motion Project (ROMP) with David Krupa
David Krupa, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Range of Motion Project (ROMP), stops by to share the awesome work ROMP does for underserved members of the limb loss and limb difference community. Learn more about
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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34:57
Collecting Evidence Through Video Observation Gait Analysis with Cara Negri, BSME, M.Ed., LP, FAAOP
Cara Negri, BSME, M.Ed., LP, FAAOP, joins us to share ways clinicians can harness Video Observation Gait Analysis (VOGA) for documentation, intervention, and justification. Cara serves as Gainesville Prosthetics’ practice manager, l...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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26:14
Key Insights from the Hanger Institute 2023-24 Annual Report with Phil Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOP
Vice President of Clinical Affairs Phil Stevens, Med, CPO, FAAOP, stops by to chat about the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research & Education’s 2023-24 Annual Report. Listen-in to discover impactful takeaways you can use to improve patien...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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31:47
AOPA Advocacy Update with Nicole Ver Kuilen & Sam Miller
This week, we have the pleasure of speaking with two special guests from the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association! Manager of Public Engagement Nicole Ver Kuilen and Manager of State and Federal Advocacy Sam Miller share a sneak peek in...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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31:28
Medicare Lower Limb Policy Revisions for 2024 with Sam Brouillette, CP, CFo
This week we are joined by our very own Clinical Education Manager, Sam Brouillette, CP, CFo, to talk about recent Medicare policy changes. Mentioned in this episode:
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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22:42
Our Favorite Episodes of 2023!
New year, new season of The O&P Check-in! In this episode, Brendan and Jacki take a look back on the last two years of podcasting and highlight some of their favorite interviews. Many thanks to this episode’s sponso...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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23:34
Restoring Mobility, One Pet at a Time | Angela Boncz, CTPO, Specialized Pet Solutions
In the first episode of the New Year, we chat with the founder, lead fabricator, and CEO of Specialized Pet Solutions, Angela Boncz, CTPO! From large cattle to little skunks, we discuss the challenges and rewards of helping our furry friends ru...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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18:45
Aligning Your Team with Aaron Sorensen, MBA, CPO, LPO | Restorative Health Services
How can you create a vision that supports employees from different departments and different locations? Aaron Sorensen, MBA, CPO, LPO, discusses the ways he demonstrates and communicates priorities within the company so employees remain focused...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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30:44
Empowering Patients with Education | Leslie Green, MA, MA, MA, MA, MSW, Ed.S, Hanger Clinic
Access to educational resources and support groups are vital for patients experiencing limb loss. In this episode, Hanger Clinic’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Leslie Green chats with us about ways to empower patients acclimating ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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30:49
Inventory Management and O&P Purchasing with Michael Shanks, Snell Prosthetics & Orthotics
We are very excited to welcome Director of Purchasing & Inventory, Michael Shanks! With over 8 years of experience managing purchases for Snell Prosthetics & Orthotics’ 10 locations, we chat with him about how he ensures clinicians and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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30:06
What to expect at an O&P Residency Program with Anne DuBois, LPO, CPO | OPC Prosthetic Centers
This week on the O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast, Anne Dubios, LPO, CPO, talks about what graduates can expect during their residency at OPC Prosthetic Centers. Listen-in for tips on how to prep for residency interviews and more.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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27:38
What is the Starfish TMR Procedure? With Dr. Bryan Loeffler | OrthoCarolina
This week, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Bryan Loeffler, a dual fellowship-trained surgeon at OrthoCarolina. Specializing in the entire spectrum of hand and upper extremity disorders, Dr. Loeffler has experience in complex elbow conditions and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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34:52
Driving Innovation at the 2023 AOPA National Assembly
We’re gearing up for the 2023 AOPA National Assembly in Indianapolis, on September 6-9! Five members of the Assembly Planning Committee joins us to discuss which sessions they are looking forward to the most and the exciting changes that sets t...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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30:40
Handling Missed Appointments with John Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)
Northwestern Medicine Associate Professor John Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D) chats with Brendan and Jacki about the challenges of missed appointments. Tune in to learn how to best adapt to schedule changes. Learn more about John’s ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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36:05
Agile Orthopedics’ Mobile O&P Care with Eric Neufeld, CPO, FAAOP
Eric Neufeld, CPO, FAAOP, and owner of Agile Orthopedics, joins us to share his experience operating Colorado’s first mobile O&P clinic. Visit Agile Orthopedics to discover more.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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27:26
Pattern Recognition: The What, Why, and How with Coapt’s Blair Lock and Shawn Robinson
Pattern recognition harnesses residual muscle signals to help individuals control their upper limb prosthetic device intuitively. In this episode, Sam and Brendan explore this fascinating technology with Blair Lock, CEO and Co-founder of Coapt,...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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38:29
How O&P Clinicians Can Prevent and Recover Denials from Payors | Lesleigh Sisson, CFo, CFm
Lesleigh Sisson, CFo, CFm, and owner of O&P Insight, joins us to breakdown the ways O&P clinicians can prevent and recover denials from payors. Learn about O&P Insight
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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29:55
The Multi-generational Family Business Dynamic with Rachel Friddle, CPO
Rachel Friddle shares her experience of carrying on the family legacy as CEO and third-generation President of Friddle's Orthopedic Appliance. Learn more about Friddle's Orthopedic Appliance.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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28:56
Re-release: Paralympics with Former PTS4 Athlete Jamie Brown
Limbloss and Limb Difference Awareness Month is here and we're re-releasing an episode from March 9, 2022.Paratriathlon athlete and SPS Sales Account Manager, Jamie Brown, joins us to share his experience representing the USA in the Tok...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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19:02
O&P Employee Accommodations While Pregnant | 2021 SPS Scholarship Recipient Sophia Mancini
In this episode, Eastern Michigan graduate student and recipient of the 2021 SPS O&P Master's Scholarship, Sophia Mancini joins us to talk about her recent capstone project: "Perceived Hazard Exposure and Accommodation while Pregnant and No...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:16
Treating Phantom Limb Pain with Virtual Reality | Dr. Balakrishnan Prabhakaran
This week on The O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast, we chat with Dr. Prabhakaran, Professor of Computer Science, the University of Texas at Dallas, about the creation of Mr. MAPP, a mixed reality system that combines virtual reality and computer...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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31:53