Ottobock virtual symposium for healthcare professionals
Enhancing mobility in people with lower limb amputation: Unveiling new evidence, biomechanics, and clinical expertise in new advanced prosthetic foot solutions
Unfolding new possibilities and less compromises for better patient outcomes.
Explore how new and innovative prosthetic foot solutions are further enhancing possibilities for mobility and get expert insights on the vital role of foot selection in user activity and well-being. This event will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements, ensuring a holistic understanding of the crucial elements that contribute to the success of interventions for individuals with lower limb amputation. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain new insights and elevate your prosthetic feet knowledge.
Virtual symposium
Tuesday, 23rd April, 2024, 16.00 – 17.35 CET
16.00 | Welcome and introduction Prof. Dr. med. Frank Braatz, Professor of Medical Orthobionics University medical center Göttingen (UMG), Faculty of Engineering and Health in Göttingen (HAWK), Gesundheitscampus Göttingen (GCG) — Göttingen (Germany) |
16:05 | Prosthetic foot selection for individuals with lower-limb amputation: a clinical practice guideline. Phil Stevens, MEd, CPO/FAAOP, Vice President of Clinical Affairs, Hanger Clinic — Austin, Texas (USA) |
16:25 | Evanto — A new concept of an energy storing and return (ESR) prosthetic foot. Presentation of biomechanical and clinical results. Björn Altenburg, Dipl.-Ing.(FH), CPO, Clinical Research & Services, Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA — Göttingen (Germany) Paweł Maciejasz, PhD, Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Research & Services, Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA — Duderstadt (Germany) |
16:45 | Putting the best foot forward: A combined approach to foot prescription to optimise user outcomes. Lynne Powell, Senior Prosthetist, West of Scotland Mobility and Rehabilitation Centre, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital — Glasgow (Scotland) Rosie Carr, Physiotherapist, West of Scotland Mobility and Rehabilitation Centre, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital — Glasgow (Scotland) |
17:05 | Panel discussion |
17:35 | Wrap up and closing |
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Prof. Dr. med. Frank Braatz
Professor of Medical Orthobionics, University medical center Göttingen (UMG), Faculty of Engineering and Health in Göttingen (HAWK), Gesundheitscampus Göttingen (GCG) – Göttingen (Germany)
Prof. Braatz is a specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery, physical and rehabilitative medicine and pediatric orthopedics. Before he became a Professor for Orthobionics at the Private University Göttingen 2013, he was head of the Technical Orthopedics and Infantile Cerebral Palsy Section at the Clinic for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery at Heidelberg University Hospital which he joined in 2002 after working at the BG Unfallklinik Ludwigshafen 1995, the Clinic for General and Visceral Surgery at the FSU Jena 1998 and the Clinic and Polyclinic for Orthopedics at the University of Cologne 1999. He is also a founding member and board member of the Association for Technical Orthopedics, a member of the advisory board of the BIV Federal Guild Association and the German Society for Motion Analysis. For years he has been scientifically involved in the subjects of technical orthopedics, orthobionics and motion analysis.
Phil Stevens MEd, CPO/FAAOP
Vice President of Clinical Affairs, Hanger Clinic — Austin, Texas (USA)
Phil Stevens, MEd, CPO is a Director within Hanger Clinic’s Department of Clinical and Scientific Affairs and an Upper Limb Prosthetic Specialist. He is a graduate of the University of Washington’s Prosthetics and Orthotics Program and earned his Master’s Degree in Allied Health Education and Administration from the University of Houston. He served as the President of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists from 2014-2015 and received the Academy’s “Champion of the Profession” Award in 2017. He currently holds Adjunct Faculty Positions within the University of Utah’s Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Prosthetics and Orthotics program at Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a co-editor on the 4th and 5th edition of the Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies. He currently sits on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. He is a regular presenter at National and International Continuing Education Conferences within his field of prosthetics and orthotics, has contributed to more than 40 peer reviewed publications and 10 textbook chapters and has authored over 100 columns for the industry publication O&P Edge.
Björn Altenburg
Dipl.-Ing.(FH), CPO Clinical Research & Services, Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA – Göttingen (Germany)
Björn Altenburg is an engineer and CPO working for the Research Biomechanics Department of Ottobock in Göttingen, Germany. He started in the field of P+O in 1997 with the CPO training and graduated 2005 in orthopedic -and rehabilitation engineering at the University of Applied Sciences in Giessen, Germany. In his current role he conducts scientific studies, patient fittings, component analysis and is involved in product development with focus in prosthetics lower limb. He heads the prosthetic feet section within the international CPO-Expert network of Ottobock.
Paweł Maciejasz, PhD
Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Research & Services, Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA – Duderstadt (Germany)
Paweł Maciejasz is a Clinical Project Manager in the department of Clinical Research and Services of Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA in Duderstadt, Germany, since 2016. In this role he is responsible for planning, conducting, and analyzing clinical studies that support the development and reimbursement of Ottobock products. Prior to joining Ottobock, he obtained a PhD degree in Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering and was involved for several years in the development of active implantable medical devices (AIMD) for the restoration of sensory and motor functions.
Lynne Powell
Senior Prosthetist, West of Scotland Mobility and Rehabilitation Centre, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital – Glasgow (Scotland)
Graduated from the University of Strathclyde (2008) with a BSc Hons in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Lynne specialised in Prosthetics and was Team Lead Prosthetist at Cambridge University Hospital, England before moving to her current role as Senior Prosthetist in WestMARC Glasgow, Scotland, in 2017. Lynne has extensive knowledge of caring for upper and lower amputees and plays a key role in the WestMARC Osseo Integration team. Lynne takes an active role in student education and training while leading local service improvement projects. In addition to her clinical responsibilities Lynne is passionate about enhancing patient care evidenced by her peer reviewed publication.
Rosie Carr
Physiotherapist, West of Scotland Mobility and Rehabilitation Centre, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital – Glasgow (Scotland)
Rosie qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2013 and went on to complete her Masters in Amputation and Prosthetic Rehabilitation at the University of Southampton in 2021. She has experience working in both NHS and private settings: Initially, within a vascular ward and limb fitting centre as a Team Lead Physiotherapist in NHS England, before moving to Pace Rehabilitation in Manchester. Currently she works as a Specialist Physiotherapist at WestMARC – the largest limb fitting centre in Scotland. She has extensive knowledge of prosthetic technologies for unilateral and bilateral lower limb patients of all activity levels. She is actively involved in SPARG (Scottish Physiotherapy Amputee Research Group) generating reports based on the amputee population of Scotland.
