O&P Research Insights with Dr. Steve Gard

Apr 24 2024 6
O&P Research Insights with Dr. Steve Gard Podcast artwork

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.

RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Frequency of Goal Setting Contact with Physical Therapists Is Associated with Orthotist’s Perceived Skill Level

Apr 24 2024 21 mins  
Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, for this episode recorded live at the 50th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium in Chicago. He chats with Dr. Sally Kenworthy, MPO, CPO assistant professor in the orthotics and prosthetics program at Baylor College of Medicine, exploring her research on factors influencing the perceived

A Retrospective Comparison of Orthotic Interventions on Charcot Feet

Mar 27 2024 19 mins  
Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Clayton Benson, MPO, CO, LPO. In this episode, they explore Benson's research on orthotic interventions on Charcot feet. Delving into the study's purpose, motivation, design, and methodology, they discuss investigator insights such as unanticipated surprises, notable problems, and cl

Impact of a Powered Prosthetic Ankle-Foot Component on Musculoskeletal Pain in Individuals with Transtibial Amputation

Feb 28 2024 24 mins  
Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Cory Cacciola, MS, CPO. In this episode, they explore Cacciola's study on the effects of a powered prosthetic ankle-foot component on musculoskeletal pain in individuals with transtibial amputation. Delving into the study's purpose, motivation, and methodology, they discuss key aspec

Analysis of a Resident Competence Self-Assessment Survey

Jan 24 2024 19 mins  
In the season 3 premier, Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics chats with Dr. Ashley Mullen, PhD, MSAT, CPO, an associate professor in the School of Health Professions at Baylor College of Medicine, and the program director of the orthotics and prosthetics program. The two talk about her analysis of a Resident Competence Self-Assessment Survey.

Mortality After Nontraumatic Major Lower-Limb Amputations in Medicare Patients at a Large Metropolitan Prosthetic Facility

Dec 27 2023 34 mins  
Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Max Krueger, CPO. The two talk about his study about mortality rates after non-traumatic major lower-limb amputations in Medicare patients, the purpose and motivation behind the study, the data collection and analysis process, unanticipated surprises, and clinical takeaways of the st

Immediate Impacts of Two Foot Orthosis Designs on Foot Posture Index, Gait, and Comfort

Nov 22 2023 18 mins  
Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Dr. Ashley Mullen, PhD, MSAT, CPO, an associate professor and program director in the School of Health Professions at Baylor College of Medicine. The two talk about her study evaluating the immediate effects of low-profile FFOs and high-profile University of California Berkeley Labor

Mining Literature to Identify Factors Influencing Prosthetic Prescription and Rehabilitation

Oct 25 2023 17 mins  
Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Pratima Saravanan, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Industrial Engineering and Management at Oklahoma State University and the director of the school's cognitive performance lab. The two talk about reviewing literature to identify factors influencing prosthetic prescripti

Recurring Themes in Prosthetic and Orthotic Education

Sep 27 2023 31 mins  
Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Sheryl Sachs, MSPO, CPO, a certified prosthetist orthotist in Maryland, and Dr. Joshua Utay, a prosthetist orthotist at Scottish Rite in Dallas. The three talk about recurring themes in prosthetic and orthotic education, how the education narrative has changed since the 1970s, topics

Treatment for Children with Upper-limb Differences in Various Parts of the World

Aug 23 2023 21 mins  
Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Wendy Hill, an occupational therapist at University of New Brunswick. The two talk about the preliminary findings of her study focused on the treatment for children with upper-limb differences around the globe, feasibility of an interdisciplinary intervention to promote balance confi

Feasibility of an Interdisciplinary Intervention to Promote Balance Confidence in Lower-Limb Prosthesis Users

Jul 26 2023 31 mins  
Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Noah Rosenblatt, PhD, an associate professor within the Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR) at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. The two talk about the feasibility of an interdisciplinary intervention to promote balance confidence in lower-limb