AAOP - The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
49 episodes
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Join Dr. Steve Gard, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics (JPO) as he meets one-on-one with the author of a featured article to extract the take away points of the research conducted. These 30-minute podcasts will provide O&P clinicians and rehab specialists with actionable knowledge that may be implemented in practice. This podcast is intended for any and all involved with O&P patient care.
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Join Dr. Steve Gard, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics (JPO) as he meets one-on-one with the author of a featured article to extract the take away points of the research conducted. These 30-minute podcasts will provide O&P clinicians and rehab specialists with actionable knowledge that may be implemented in practice. This podcast is intended for any and all involved with O&P patient care.
Psychosocial Correlates and Behavioral Response to a Carbon Fiber Orthosis and Intensive Rehabilitation Program
O&P Research Insights with Dr. Steve Gard
14 minutes 33 seconds
4 months ago
Psychosocial Correlates and Behavioral Response to a Carbon Fiber Orthosis and Intensive Rehabilitation Program
In this episode, Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics editor-in-chief Dr. Steve Gard speaks with Megan Grunst, MPO, a prosthetic resident at the Minneapolis VA and incoming orthotic resident at Orthotic Care Services. They discuss her recent research on the psychosocial and behavioral outcomes associated with carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses and an intensive rehabilitation program. The conversation explores how psychological resilience influences long-term device use and patient improvement. The study underscores the critical role of integrating psychological skills reinforcement into rehabilitation to enhance outcomes and patient adherence.
Show notes
JPO article: Psychosocial Correlates and Behavioral Response to a Carbon Fiber Orthosis and Intensive Rehabilitation Program
O&P Research Insights is produced by Association Briefings.
O&P Research Insights with Dr. Steve Gard
Join Dr. Steve Gard, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics (JPO) as he meets one-on-one with the author of a featured article to extract the take away points of the research conducted. These 30-minute podcasts will provide O&P clinicians and rehab specialists with actionable knowledge that may be implemented in practice. This podcast is intended for any and all involved with O&P patient care.
