In this episode, we're flipping the script on our usual host Seth O’Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), as our guest host Abbey Senczyszyn, CPO, of Bremer Prosthetic Design, leads the conversation. We're getting Seth's take on how artificial intelligence is making its way into clinical practice, from patient care and documentation to gait analysis. Together, they dig into the opportunities AI brings for efficiency and reducing clinician burnout, while also tackling key considerations like HIPAA compliance and the importance of accurate data. The discussion wraps with insights on what the future of AI could mean for the orthotics and prosthetics profession.

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In this episode, host Seth O’Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), is joined by Shane Grubbs, CPO/L, FAAOP, director at Ottobock.care and chair of the Academy’s Upper-Limb Prosthetics Scientific Society. Together, they unpack Shane’s top five challenges in upper limb prosthetics—from building patient confidence to creating supportive environments, improving education, setting realistic expectations, gaining experience, and balancing fundamentals with innovation. Along the way, they discuss why mentorship, continual learning, and clear communication are critical to advancing clinical outcomes for patients.

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In this episode, recorded live at the 51st Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium in Atlanta, host Seth O’Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), welcomes Russ Lundstrom, Director of Clinical Research and Services at Ottobock and recipient of the Thranhardt Lecture Series Award. Lundstrom shares insights from his research on goal attainment and reduced reliance on walking aids, focusing on the use of real-world evidence alongside randomized controlled trials. The conversation explores the clinical impact of the C-Brace, including its influence on walking speed, fall reduction, and patient quality of life. Additional topics include goal setting, the value of individualized care, the role of physical therapy, and the importance of clinical judgment when introducing new technologies.

O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.