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The Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast

Brent Wright and Joris Peels

133 episodes

2 weeks ago

Send us a text Rich Dubin, CEO of LER Expo, shares his journey creating digital educational platforms that foster cross-disciplinary learning for healthcare professionals in the lower extremity market. We discuss how bringing together specialists from different fields—from podiatry to orthotics and prosthetics—leads to better patient outcomes and more innovative approaches to care. • Founded LER Expo in 2019, perfectly timed before COVID shut down in-person educational events • Created an en...

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Send us a text Rich Dubin, CEO of LER Expo, shares his journey creating digital educational platforms that foster cross-disciplinary learning for healthcare professionals in the lower extremity market. We discuss how bringing together specialists from different fields—from podiatry to orthotics and prosthetics—leads to better patient outcomes and more innovative approaches to care. • Founded LER Expo in 2019, perfectly timed before COVID shut down in-person educational events • Created an en...

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Entrepreneurship,

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/133)

The Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast

Virtually Aligned: Smarter Education, Stronger Outcomes with Richard Dubin

Send us a text Rich Dubin, CEO of LER Expo, shares his journey creating digital educational platforms that foster cross-disciplinary learning for healthcare professionals in the lower extremity market. We discuss how bringing together specialists from different fields—from podiatry to orthotics and prosthetics—leads to better patient outcomes and more innovative approaches to care. • Founded LER Expo in 2019, perfectly timed before COVID shut down in-person educational events • Created an en...

2 weeks ago

50 minutes

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Where Engineering Meets Digital Workflows with Ashton Stoop

Send us a text We explore the exciting intersection of engineering, biomechanics, and 3D printing in prosthetics with our guest Ashton Stoop, who shares his journey from mechanical engineering student to designing 3D-printed prosthetic limbs in Mexico. • Ashton's background in mechanical engineering and his path to O&P through biomechanics research • The importance of both functionality and emotional integration in prosthetic design • How custom prosthetic covers serve as tools for patie...

3 weeks ago

53 minutes

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The Future of Prosthetics Through Data and Design with Dhruv Agrawal

Send us a text Dhruv Agrawal, founder of Aether Biomedical, shares how a birthday gift 3D printer led him from medical school to developing the Zeus hand, the strongest bionic prosthetic hand on the market with revolutionary cloud-based tracking capabilities. • Journey from medical student to prosthetics innovator began with a 3D printer birthday gift • Uses additive manufacturing not just for prototyping but for actual production components • Zeus hand features industry-leading grip strengt...

1 month ago

45 minutes

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CPO/Inventor Beyond Borders with Jochen Weigel

Send us a text Jochen Weigel from Stuttgart, Germany joins us to discuss his innovative contributions to prosthetics, including post-processing for Niagara feet and the development of the AirFit casting system. • Jochen's journey from clinical specialist to R&D manager to starting his own business 13 years ago • The AirFit system uses air pressure instead of water to create comfortable prosthetic sockets • Air pressure uniquely compresses only soft tissue while preserving bony structures...

1 month ago

47 minutes

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Hanger Clinic's Bold Move: How Agile Orthopedics Acquisition Reshapes Patient Care with Joris and Brent

Send us a text The mobile prosthetic clinic model is gaining traction as Hanger acquires Colorado-based Agile Orthopedics, potentially changing how prosthetic care is delivered nationwide. Raise3D's new RMS-220 SLS printer enters the market with open material capabilities, challenging the economics of small-scale prosthetic production. • Mobile clinics solve transportation challenges for patients with mobility limitations • Bringing care directly to patients is especially valuable in rural a...

1 month ago

36 minutes

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Ground Zero: Powder Bed Fusion for Prosthetics with David Pierick

Send us a text David Pierick, a retired Applications Engineer, shares the journey of bringing powder bed fusion technology to prosthetics and orthotics, revolutionizing patient comfort and outcomes through advanced materials. • The initial challenge: proving 3D printed prosthetic components were as good or better than traditional methods • Testing showed printed sockets were remarkably strong—in one test bending the aluminum testing rod before deforming the socket • Patient feedback consiste...

2 months ago

55 minutes

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The Doctor is In: Telemedicine for O & P with Dr. Nate Crider

Send us a text Dr. Nate Crider joins us to discuss his approach to prosthetic care through telemedicine, where he bridges the gap between prosthetists, patients, and insurance requirements. As a PM&R specialist, he has expanded to 14 states in just three years, improving outcomes by bringing medical expertise directly to prosthetic clinics. • Telemedicine solves mobility challenges for amputees while improving communication between medical and prosthetic providers • Insurance documentati...

2 months ago

54 minutes

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Engineering Hope: Lasting Global Solutions with Bill Wright

Send us a text Bill Wright shares his global healthcare and engineering journey spanning 36 countries over 50 years. His uniques experiences reveal how important it is to create lasting impact through sustainable solutions with good engineering. •On one of his jourey's Bill was introduced to prosthetics in Bangladesh where he encountered the Jaipur foot made from sandals and rubber tire parts • The design uniquely suited patients who walked barefoot and needed to squat for daily activi...

2 months ago

48 minutes

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Temperature Control for Prosthetic Sockets with Bryan Costello

Send us a text Bryan Costello shares his incredible journey from nuclear power plant worker to prosthetic innovator after losing his leg in a workplace accident. Drawing on his mechanical expertise, he developed heating and cooling systems for prosthetic sockets that address temperature regulation problems that have plagued amputees for decades. • Developing heating elements that integrate between carbon fiber laminations in prosthetic sockets • Creating cooling systems with circulating wate...

3 months ago

49 minutes

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Valves, Sockets, and Creating Consistency in Prosthetic Care With Matthew Doering

Send us a text Matt Doering shares how Cypress Adaptive came to fruition. • Entering the prosthetic industry through an unexpected path from Coast Guard service to selling cars • Building Cypress Adaptive with a focus on superior valve technology using spring and diaphragm systems that work even with debris present • Designing components with replaceable parts that prioritize patient convenience over planned obsolescence • Introducing the Symphony Aqua system that captures limb shape under w...

3 months ago

59 minutes

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Print, Heal, Repeat: 3D Printed Casts with Diana Hall

Send us a text Diana Hall shares her journey from chemical engineer to founder of ActivArmor, a company revolutionizing fracture care through 3D printed waterproof and breathable casts that allow patients to maintain normal hygiene and activities while healing. • Started after seeing children with wet, dirty casts who couldn't practice basic hygiene • Worked directly with FDA to develop test protocols for 3D printed medical wearables • Created a turnkey point-of-care fabrication system that ...

3 months ago

40 minutes

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Are we seeing a "pattern"? Breakdown of the Hanger acquisition of Coapt w/ surprise guest Blair Lock

Send us a text The prosthetics and orthotics industry is witnessing significant consolidation and technological advancement, with Hanger's recent acquisition of Coapt being a prime example of this evolution. • Coapt's pattern recognition technology transforms how upper extremity amputees control prosthetic devices • Traditional myoelectric systems use only two sensors while Coapt's system employs an array of 18 sensors • Machine learning algorithms decode neurological intent, making prosthet...

4 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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How FDM Material Innovation is Transforming Prosthetics with Ruud Rouleaux

Send us a text Ruud Rouleaux, founder of ColorFabb, shares the evolution of 3D printing materials from early PLA filaments to revolutionary foaming technology that's changing prosthetic and orthotic care. His journey from plastics engineer to materials innovator reveals how focusing on functional materials rather than competing on price has positioned ColorFabb as a leader in the field. • Origins of ColorFabb in 2010 when the 3D printing market was just emerging • Development of wood-filled ...

4 months ago

53 minutes

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Lightweight All-In-One Printed Prosthesis with Joshua Pelz

Send us a text Discover the transformative world of prosthetics and 3D printing alongside Josh Pelz, co-founder of Limber Prosthetics. We delve into the intricacies of designing lightweight, integrated prosthetic devices, exploring how simplification leads to enhanced user experiences. • Introduction to additive manufacturing in prosthetics • The concept behind a single-unit prosthesis design • Importance of material testing and selection • Engineer-clinician collaboration ...

4 months ago

43 minutes

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Big Deal: AMS, Breakdown of Proteor Aquiring Filament Innovations, and More with Joris and Brent

Send us a text This episode explores the transformative shifts in additive manufacturing within prosthetics and orthotics, highlighting key insights from the AMS conference. A focus on open manufacturing options and investor relationships underscores the challenges and opportunities for enhancing patient care in this evolving landscape. • Discussion on reflections and takeaways from AMS • Emphasis on the importance of open manufacturing systems • Insights from industry leade...

5 months ago

42 minutes

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Visionary Hardware for Enhanced Patient Outcomes with Ravi Shah

Send us a text This episode reveals how Structure Sensors are reshaping healthcare technology, emphasizing their role in improving patient care through accurate 3D scanning. Ravi Shah shares insights into the importance of collaboration and data sharing in the medical field, discussing the intricacies of their hardware, software, and the journey toward providing better solutions for clinicians. • Exploring Ravi's journey from tech to healthcare • The critical role of 3D scanning in pat...

5 months ago

50 minutes

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Crafting Hands-Free, Adjustable Prostheses with Sydney Robinson

Send us a textInnovative adjustable sockets stand to revolutionize prosthetics, promoting comfort and user satisfaction for amputees. Sydney Robinson shares her journey in creating Vessl Prosthetics, emphasizing design iterations, user feedback, and strategic positioning within the market that enable transformative solutions in limb care. • Introduction to Vessl and its mission to revolutionize prosthetic sockets • Sydney Robinson's engineering background and entry into prosthetics • The key ...

5 months ago

47 minutes

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Beyond the Data Sheet in Material Science with Luke Rodgers

Send us a textLuke Rodgers dives into an innovative material that offers superior resilience, affordability, and functionality compared to traditional materials. This episode highlights its unique properties, applications, and the excitement surrounding its potential impact on the industry.• Discussion of the material • Comparison with traditional materials • Benefits of focusing on resilience and fatigue resistance • Applications in various industries beyond prostheti...

6 months ago

39 minutes

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Marketing, Crafting Stories, and What is Next with Elizabeth Mansfield

Send us a textIn this episode with Elizabeth Mansfield, we explore the evolution of prosthetics and orthotics, emphasizing the influence of education, technology, and personal stories on patient care. She shares her experience and perspective, addressing current challenges and discussing the importance of engaging the next generation of professionals.• Personal stories shaping careers in O&P • Shifting educational standards from certificates to master’s programs • Importance of marketing ...

6 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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Digital Workflow and 3D Printing with Christiaan du Toit

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the transformative impact of 3D printing and CAD software in orthotics and prosthetics through the insights of guest Christiaan du Toit. Chris discusses his journey, the challenges faced in South Africa, and how effective collaboration between clinicians and designers leads to better patient outcomes.• The significance of CAD and digital tools in modern O&P • Chris's educational and professional background in orthotics • The evolution and skeptici...

6 months ago

50 minutes