O&P Research Insights with Dr. Steve Gard

Development of a Length-Actuated Lower Limb Prosthesis: Functional Prototype and Pilot Study

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Dr. John DesJardins, a Hambright Distinguished Professor of Engineering Leadership in Bioengineering at Clemson University. The two talk about a length-actuated prosthesis prototype design, the goal of functional biomimicry, and the collected qualitative feedback from two prosthesis users in the pilot study. Discussion revolves around the motivation behind the study, primary findings, and clinical takeaways.
 
Show notes
JPO article: Development of a Length-Actuated Lower Limb Prosthesis: Functional Prototype and Pilot Study
Co-Authors: Parr, Therese E. BS; Hippensteal, Alan R. MD; DesJardins, John D. PhD
 
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A Retrospective Review of Psychosocial Outcomes After Microprocessor Knee Prescription

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Laura Murray, BSc, a teaching fellow at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, United Kingdom, about her research on microprocessor knees and evidence of their influence on psychosocial health. The two discuss the motivation behind the research, primary findings, and clinical takeaways.
 
Show Notes
JPO article: A Retrospective Review of Psychosocial Outcomes After Microprocessor Knee Prescription
Co-Authors: Dunlop, Fraser (FD) BSc; Aranceta-Garza, Alejandra (AAG) PhD; Munjal, Ramesh (RM) MD; McGarry, Anthony (AM) PhD; Murray, Laura (LM) BSc
Referenced articles:
Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB. The PHQ-9. J Gen Intern Med 2001;16(9):606–613
Möller S, Rusaw D, Hagberg K, Ramstrand N. Reduced cortical brain activity with the use of microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees during walking. Prosthet Orthot Int 2019;43(3):257–265
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Differences in Two Multiarticulating Myoelectric Hands for Facilitating Activities of Daily Living in Individuals with Transradial Amputation

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Andreas Kannenberg, Executive Medical Director North America for Ottobock, about his research on multiarticulating prosthetic hands on patient-reported ease of activities of daily living. The two discuss the motivation behind the research, primary findings, surprises found in the results, and clinical takeaways.
 
Show Notes
JPO article: Differences in Two Multiarticulating Myoelectric Hands for Facilitating Activities of Daily Living in Individuals with Transradial Amputation: A Cross-Sectional Study
Co-Authors: Kannenberg, Andreas MD (GER), PhD; Lundstrom, Russell MS; Hibler, Karl D. MA; Johnson, Shawn Swanson OTR/L
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Perceived Role Responsibilities Among Physical Therapists and Orthotists

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Sally Kenworthy, MPO,  assistant professor of orthotics and prosthetics at Baylor College of Medicine, about her research on the perceived role responsibilities among the rehabilitative health care team. The two discuss the motivation behind the research, primary findings, surprises found in the results, and clinical takeaways.
This episode is sponsored by Ottobock.
 
Show Notes
JPO article: Perceived Role Responsibilities Among Physical Therapists and Orthotists
Co-Authors: Kenworthy, Sally MPO; Reno, Ariel MS; Reid, Andrew MS
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Special Episode: Research Funding Through the New Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, for this special episode recorded live at The Academy's Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium in Nashville. He chats with Brian Hafner, a professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington, and board member of the new Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research. The two discuss the new foundation’s mission as it relates to education and research and the alignment it has with the mission of JPO.

Contralateral Limb Pain Is Prevalent, Persistent, and Impacts Quality of Life of Veterans with Unilateral Upper-Limb Amputation

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Linda Resnik, about her research on contralateral limb pain among veterans with unilateral upper-limb amputation. The two discuss the motivation behind one of the largest studies of its kind, primary findings, and clinical takeaways.
This episode is sponsored by Ottobock.
 
Show Notes
JPO article: Contralateral Limb Pain Is Prevalent, Persistent, and Impacts Quality of Life of Veterans with Unilateral Upper-Limb Amputation
Co-Authors: Resnik, Linda PT, PhD, FAPTA; Borgia, Matthew MA; Clark, Melissa A. PhD
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Mechanically and Physiologically Optimizing Prosthetic Elevated Vacuum Systems in People with Transtibial Amputation

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Joan Sanders, PhD, about her pilot study on the mechanical and physiological effects of EV when determining the optimal vacuum pressure for people with transtibial amputations. The two discuss the motivation behind the pilot study, primary findings and surprises, and clinical takeaways.
Show Notes
JPO article: Mechanically and Physiologically Optimizing Prosthetic Elevated Vacuum Systems in People with Transtibial Amputation: A Pilot Study
Co-Authors: Youngblood, Robert T. PhD; Hafner, Brian J. PhD; Czerniecki, Joseph M. MD; Larsen, Brian G. MS; Allyn, Katheryn J. CPO; Sanders, Joan E. PhD
 
Additional Resources
Youngblood RT, Hafner BJ, Czerniecki JM, Brzostowski JT, Allyn KJ, Sanders JE. Modeling the mechanics of elevated vacuum systems in prosthetic sockets. Med Engi Phys. 2020;84:75-83. DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2020.07.019
Youngblood RT, Brzostowski JT, Hafner BJ, Czerniecki JM, Allyn KJ, Foster RL, Sanders JE. Effectiveness of elevated vacuum and suction prosthetic suspension systems in managing daily residual limb fluid volume change in people with transtibial amputation. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2020;44(3):155-163. DOI: 10.1177/0309364620909044
Ballesteros D, Youngblood RT, Vamos AC, Garbini JL, Allyn KJ, Hafner BJ, Larsen BG, Ciol MA, Friedly JL, Sanders JE. Cyclic socket enlargement and reduction during walking to reduce limb fluid volume loss in transtibial prosthesis users. Med Engi Phys. 2022;103:103787. DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2022.103787
 
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Episode 12 - Robotic Emulation of Candidate Prosthetic Foot Designs May Enable Efficient, Evidence-based, and Individualized Prescriptions

Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Josh Caputo, PhD, president & CEO of Humotech, about a new approach to lower-limb prosthetic devices, wherein prostheses could be designed, specified, and provided based on individualized measurements of the benefits provided by candidate feet. The two discuss the motivation behind pilot tests of this evidence-based and personalized process, primary findings and surprises, and clinical takeaways.
Show Notes
JPO article: Robotic Emulation of Candidate Prosthetic Foot Designs May Enable Efficient, Evidence-based, and Individualized Prescriptions
Study 1 laid the groundwork for two ongoing clinical trials:https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03651830https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05473065
For more information on the validation of the latest approach to emulation: https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/biomechanical/article-abstract/doi/10.1115/1.4054834/1141731/Emulating-the-Effective-Ankle-Stiffness-of
For a full list of related publications: https://humotech.com/resources/research-library/
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