Celebrating the Professionals Behind Mobility: POP Month 2025
Every day, prosthetists, orthotists, and pedorthists help people regain and maintain their freedom of movement. Whether fitting a custom prosthesis, fine-tuning an orthotic solution, or providing ongoing support for individuals of all mobility levels, these professionals make a life-changing impact. That’s why March is POP Month—a time to recognize and celebrate the Passion, Optimism, and Purpose of the O&P profession.
What is POP Month?
POP Month, short for Prosthetist-Orthotist-Pedorthist Month, is an annual celebration dedicated to the skilled professionals who provide prosthetic and orthotic care. Their work goes beyond just designing devices—it’s about helping people move more freely, restoring independence, and improving quality of life.
At Ottobock, we are proud to support and collaborate with these experts, from the clinicians in our Ottobock.care clinics to the technicians who work behind the scenes at events like the Paralympic Games and Invictus Games, ensuring athletes can compete at their best.
The Experts Behind Mobility
O&P professionals combine clinical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate care to create individualized mobility solutions. Their work includes:
Prosthetists: Specialists who design, fit, and adjust prosthetic limbs to help individuals walk, run, and move with confidence.
Orthotists: Experts who create and customize braces and supports to improve mobility and stability for those with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
Pedorthists: Specialists in foot orthotics and footwear solutions to support lower limb function and comfort.
These professionals work tirelessly to ensure that every device meets the unique needs of each person, helping them get back to doing what they love.
Innovation That Changes Lives
The O&P profession continues to evolve with groundbreaking advancements in technology. From microprocessor-controlled knees that adapt to movement in real-time to custom-fabricated orthotic solutions, the innovations in this field help individuals achieve greater independence.
At Ottobock, we are committed to supporting O&P professionals by providing advanced mobility solutions, ongoing education, and technical support to ensure they have the tools and knowledge to deliver the best possible care.
How You Can Celebrate POP Month
POP Month is a great time to show appreciation for the O&P professionals who make a difference every day. Here’s how you can participate:
Thank Your Provider: If you or a loved one has received prosthetic or orthotic care, take a moment to send a thank-you note or share your experience.
Spread Awareness: Share stories about the impact of O&P professionals on social media using #POPMonth.
Learn More: Visit whatispop.org to learn more about the O&P profession and the importance of their work.
Honoring the Experts Who Restore Mobility
This POP Month, we celebrate the passionate, skilled, and dedicated O&P professionals who change lives every day. Whether they are working in clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or even behind the scenes at major sporting events, their expertise makes mobility possible.
At Ottobock, we are honored to work alongside these incredible professionals, and we thank them for their commitment to helping people move with confidence.
Want to learn more about how prosthetic and orthotic technology is changing lives? Explore our solutions at ottobock.com.