O&P Research Insights with Dr. Steve Gard

Episode 7 - Clinical Resources for Assessing Mobility of People with Lower-Limb Amputation

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Sara Morgan, PhD, CPO about clinical resources available to clinicians for measuring mobility of people with lower limb amputation. The two discuss the motivation behind the research, primary findings, and clinical takeaways.  Show Notes JPO article: Clinical Resources for Assessing Mobility of People with Lower-Limb Amputation: Interviews with Rehabilitation Clinicians Co-Authors: Morgan, Sara J. PhD, CPO; Balkman, Geoffrey S. CPO; Gaunaurd, Ignacio A. PT, PhD, MSPT; Kristal, Anat PT, MS; Amtmann, Dagmar PhD; Hafner, Brian J. PhD

Episode 6 - Progression After Bracing in AIS

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Rachel Thompson, MD, about her research on the incidence, rate, and risk factors for progression after successful brace management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The two discuss the motivation and experimental protocol behind the research, primary findings, unanticipated surprises, and clinical takeaways.   This episode is sponsored by Spinal Technology.    Show Notes JPO article: Is the Story Over? Progression After Bracing in AIS Co-Authors: Thompson, Rachel M. MD; Hubbard, Elizabeth W. MD; Jo, Chan-Hee PhD; Virostek, Don CPO; Karol, Lori A. MD

Episode 5 - Focusing Research Efforts on the Unique Needs of Women Prosthesis Users

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Elizabeth Esposito, PhD, about her research focusing on the unique needs of women prosthesis users. The two discuss the motivation and experimental protocol behind the research, primary findings, unanticipated surprises, and clinical takeaways.   Show Notes JPO article: Focusing Research Efforts on the Unique Needs of Women Prosthesis Users   Co-Authors: Major, Matthew J. PhD; Hansen, Andrew H. PhD; Russell Esposito, Elizabeth PhD

Episode 4 - Comparison of Sagittal Plane Stiffness of Nonarticulated Pediatric AFOs Designed to be Rigid

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO, and Kristie Bjornson PT, PhD, about their research comparing sagittal plane stiffness of nonarticulated pediatric ankle-foot orthoses. The three discuss the motivation and experimental protocol behind the research, primary findings, unanticipated surprises, and clinical takeaways.   Show Notes JPO article: Comparison of Sagittal Plane Stiffness of Nonarticulated Pediatric Ankle-Foot Orthoses Designed to be Rigid Co-Authors: Fatone, Stefania PhD, BPO(Hons); Owen, Elaine MBE, MSc, SRP, MCSP; Gao, Fan PhD; Shippen, Garth CO/LO; Orendurff, Michael S. PhD; Bjornson, Kristie PT, PhD

Episode 3 - Mobility, Satisfaction, and Quality of Life among Long-Term Dysvascular/Diabetic Prosthesis Users—Results of a Cross-Sectional Analysis

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Shane Wurdeman, PhD, CP, about his research surrounding mobility, satisfaction, and quality of life among prosthesis users with dysvascular/diabetic amputation at both acute and long-term phases of prosthetic rehabilitation. The two discuss the motivation and experimental protocol behind the research, primary findings, unanticipated surprises, and clinical takeaways. This episode is sponsored by Allard USA.   Show Notes JPO article: Mobility Analysis of AmpuTees (MAAT 6):  Mobility, Satisfaction, and Quality of Life among Long Co-authors: Stevens, Phillip M. MEd, CPO, FAAOP; Campbell, James H. PhD, CO, FAAOP

Episode 2 - Do Upper-Limb Loss and Prosthesis Use Affect Lower-Limb Gait Dynamics?

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Dr. Matty Major, PhD. about his research surrounding upper-limb loss and prosthesis use and its affect on lower-limb gait dynamics. The two discuss the motivation and experimental protocol behind the research, primary findings, unanticipated surprises, and clinical takeaways. This episode is sponsored by Spinal Technology, Inc.   Show Notes JPO article: Do Upper-Limb Loss and Prosthesis Use Affect Lower-Limb Gait Dynamics? Co-authors: Armstrong, Kiley MS, MPO; Brinkmann, John T. MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D); Stine, Rebecca MSc; Gard, Steven A. PhD; Major, Matthew J. PhD

Episode 1 - Hydraulic- and Microprocessor-Controlled Ankle-Foot Prostheses for Limited Community Ambulators with Unilateral Transtibial Amputation

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Brian Kaluf about his research surrounding hydraulic- and microprocessor-controlled ankle-foot prostheses for limited community ambulators with unilateral transtibial amputation. The two discuss the experimental protocol of the research, data collection, primary findings, unanticipated surprises, and clinical takeaways.    Show Notes JPO article: Hydraulic- and Microprocessor-Controlled Ankle-Foot Prostheses for Limited Community Ambulators with Unilateral Transtibial Amputation: Pilot Study   Dr. Gard and Mr. Kaluf alludes to the body of evidence regarding microprocessor-controlled knees and transfemoral amputees with a K2 functional level classification. Here's the full article: The effect of microprocessor controlled exo-prosthetic knees on limited community ambulators: systematic review and meta-analysis (tandfonline.com)     Mr. Kaluf mentions a previous study he conducted with a similar protocol with transtibial amputees in the K3 and K4 functional levels: Comparative Effectiveness of Microprocessor-Controlled and Carbon-Fiber Energy-Storing-and-Returning Prosthetic Feet in Persons with Unilateral Transtibial Amputation: Patient-Reported Outcome Measures     Mr. Kaluf speaks about a systematic review that was published around the time of the design of the study described in the podcast. That review was performed by AHRQ and one of the aims was "comparison of component effects by subgroups": Lower Limb Prostheses: Measurement Instruments, Comparison of Component Effects by Subgroups, and Long-Term Outcomes | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program (ahrq.gov)

Episode 1 Preview

Check out this quick teaser for the inaugural episode of the O&P Research Insights podcast where our host, Dr. Steve Gard, speaks with Brian Kaluf about hydraulic- and microprocessor-controlled ankle-foot prostheses for limited community ambulators with unilateral transtibial amputations. The full episode drops Jan. 26, 2022.