Join Seth O’Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), as he dissects clinical care topics with leaders of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Scientific Societies and the O&P profession. During these 30-minute podcasts, guests will discuss their area of clinical care and share personal experiences as professionals in that specialty and beyond, offering a relaxed journey into the professional lives of those that focus on a specific area of O&P patient care.
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Join Seth O’Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), as he dissects clinical care topics with leaders of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Scientific Societies and the O&P profession. During these 30-minute podcasts, guests will discuss their area of clinical care and share personal experiences as professionals in that specialty and beyond, offering a relaxed journey into the professional lives of those that focus on a specific area of O&P patient care.
Biomechanics, OI, and the Future of Accessibility: A Conversation with Francois Van Der Watt
O&P Clinical Care Insiders
31 minutes 56 seconds
1 year ago
Biomechanics, OI, and the Future of Accessibility: A Conversation with Francois Van Der Watt
In the latest episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Francois Van Der Watt, CPO, LPO, a certified orthotist-prosthetist and owner of Van Der Watt Prosthetics & Orthotics. Together, they explore cutting-edge advancements in running prosthetics, covering topics like bench alignment and the imperative for manufacturers to integrate the latest scientific findings. They delve into the controversies surrounding bilateral prosthetics, while also contemplating the potential impact of artificial intelligence and biomechanics on the future of prosthetic design. They also emphasize the importance of advocating for accessible prosthetics and orthotics, highlighting the need for choice, affordability, and personalization to improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
This episode is sponsored by Ottobock.
O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.
O&P Clinical Care Insiders
Join Seth O’Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), as he dissects clinical care topics with leaders of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Scientific Societies and the O&P profession. During these 30-minute podcasts, guests will discuss their area of clinical care and share personal experiences as professionals in that specialty and beyond, offering a relaxed journey into the professional lives of those that focus on a specific area of O&P patient care.
