In this episode, Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, sits down with Dr. Linda Resnik, a physical therapist and researcher at the Providence VA Medical Center and professor at Brown University. They delve into Dr. Resnik's recent study on the prevalence and predictors of unmet needs for upper-limb prostheses. The discussion covers the challenges faced by individuals with limb loss, the factors influencing prosthesis use, and the importance of addressing these unmet needs to improve the quality of life and functionality for those with upper limb amputations. Dr. Resnik also highlights the significance of reevaluating prosthesis options in light of technological advancements. Tune in to gain valuable insights into prosthetic rehabilitation and the ongoing efforts to enhance care for individuals with limb differences.

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JPO article: Prevalence and Predictors of Unmet Need for Upper-Limb Prostheses: An Observational Cohort Study

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In this episode, Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, sits down with Tiffany Graham, MSPO, CPO, LPO, FAAOP(D), to explore her research on the effectiveness of cranial remolding orthoses for the treatment of deformational brachycephaly. They discuss her interest in the topic, the study's overall focus, methodology and resulting data, participants' demographics, and overall results.

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JPO article: A Retrospective Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Cranial Remolding Orthoses for the Treatment of Deformational Brachycephaly

First 3 papers in the retrospective data collection series:

Graham T, Gilbert N, Witthoff K, Gregory T, Walsh M. (2019). Significant Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Cranial Remolding Orthoses in Infants with Deformational Plagiocephaly. J Craniofac Surg. 2019; 30(6):1710-1713. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000005512

Graham T, Adams-Huet B, Gilbert N, Witthoff K, Gregory T, Walsh M. Effects of Initial Age and Severity on Cranial Remolding Orthotic Treatment for Infants with Deformational Plagiocephaly. J Clin Med.. 2019; 8(8):1097.

Graham T, Millay K, Wang J, Adams-Huet B, O’Briant E, Oldham M, Smith S. Significant Factors in Cranial Remolding Orthotic Treatment of Asymmetrical Brachycephaly. J Clin Med. 2020; 9(4):1027. doi: 10.3390/jcm9041027

Paper which resulted from the retrospective data collection series:

Graham T, Wang J. Development and Validation of a Prediction Model for the Treatment Time of Deformational Head Shapes using a Cranial Remolding Orthosis. Children. 2022; 9(3): 354.

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Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he sits down with Elaine Owen, MBE, MSC, SRP, MCSP, to explore her groundbreaking research on collaborative goal-setting for children using ankle-foot orthoses. Delving into her study's focus on a table of potential goals and its pictorial representation, they discuss her efforts to establish consensus on the content validity of these innovative tools.

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JPO article: Content Validity of a Collaborative Goal-Setting Pictorial Tool for Children Who Wear Ankle-Foot Orthoses: A Modified Delphi Consensus Study

For more information about Owen's course "Pediatric Gait Analysis & Orthotic Management: OSKAR," mentioned in this episode, visit here. Receive $50 off the early bird rate when registering 3 or more spots using the promo code PedsGait24AC.

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