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Donald Glenn Shurr, CPO, PT
College of Medicine Curriculum Vitae
Personal Data
Citizenship Status: USA
Education
| 1968 | BS | University of Iowa (Special Physical Education) |
| 1969 | Cert. | University of Iowa (Physical Therapy) |
| 1971 | M.A. | University of Iowa |
| 1986 | Cert | Northwestern University (Orthotics) |
| 1987 | Cert. | Northwestern University (Prosthetics) |
Post-Graduate Education
| 1971 | Recent Developments in Prosthetics, Orthotics and Fracture
Bracing, Miami Beach, FL |
| 1972 | Amputee Management Seminar, Los Angeles, CA |
| 1972 | Lower Extremity Prosthetics Course, Chicago, IL |
| 1972 | National Paraplegic Foundation, Milwaukee, WI |
| 1972 | Changes in Licensing and Credentialing of Health Personnel,
Peoria, IL |
| 1972 | Upper Extremity Prosthetics and Orthotics, Chicago, IL |
| 1973 | VA Training Program in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Atlanta, GA |
| 1973 | Meeting on Orthotics, Newington, CT |
| 1973 | Fluid Control and Modular Prosthetics, St. Louis, MO |
| 1973 | Treatment of Hand Injuries, Chapel Hill, NC |
| 1973 | Juvenile Prosthetics, Northwestern University |
| 1973 | Lower Extremity Prosthetics and Orthotics, Miami, FL |
| 1974 | The Neck and Upper Limb: Assessment and Mobilization,
Oakdale, IA |
| 1974 | AAOS - Prosthetics and Orthotics Seminar, Chicago, IL |
| 1974 | ISPO World Congress, Montreaux, Switzerland |
| 1975 | Peer Review Seminar, Anaheim, CA |
| 1975 | Utilization Review Seminar, Chicago, IL |
| 1975 | American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) National
Convention, Anaheim, CA |
| 1975 | Allied Health Manpower Seminar, Omaha, NE |
| 1975 | Lower Extremity Prosthetics and Orthotics, Miami, FL |
| 1976 | Rehabilitation of the Hand - '76, Philadelphia, PA |
| 1976 | APTA National Convention, New Orleans, LA |
| 1976 | Lower Extremity Orthotics, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL |
| 1977 | Health Manpower Credentialing Seminar, Des Moines, IA |
| 1977 | Display Participant, "The Iowa Knee Brace," Las Vegas ASOS
Annual Meeting |
| 1977 | World Congress, ISPO, New York, NY |
| 1977 | APTA National Convention, St. Louis, MO |
| 1978 | APTA National Convention, Las Vegas, NV |
| 1979 | APTA National Convention, Atlanta, GA |
| 1980 | APTA National Convention, Phoenix, AZ |
| 1980 | World Congress, International Society of Prosthetics and
Orthotics, Bologna, Italy |
| 1981 | APTA National Convention, Washington, DC |
| 1982 | Myoelectric Control Course, University of New Brunswick,
Fredericton, New Brunswick |
| 1983 | APTA National Convention, Kansas City, MO |
| 1983 | World Congress, International Society of Prosthetics and
Orthotics, London, England |
| 1985 | Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Technic-85 International,
Essen, West Germany |
| 1986 | International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics World
Congress, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 1987 | AAOP Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA |
| 1988 | AAOP Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA |
| 1989 | Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Annual Meeting,
Orlando, FL |
| 1989 | ISPO - World Congress, Kobe, Japan |
| 1992 | ISPO - Chicago, IL |
| 1995 | ISPO - Melbourne, Australia |
| 1997 | Nurnburg Germany, Otto Bock World CAD CAM Seminar |
| 2001 | ISPO Ð Glasgow, Scotland, UK |
Academic Appointments
| 1980-85 | Adjunct Associate, Physical Therapy Education, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA |
| 1985-pres | Adjunct Lecturer, Physical Therapy Education, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA |
| 1985-pres | Adjunct Lecturer, Northwestern University Prosthetic/Orthotic Service, Chicago |
Other Employment Pertaining to Current Professional Appointments
| 1968-69 | Physical Education Instructor, University Hospital School, Iowa City, IA |
| 1969-71 | Staff Physical Therapist, University Hospital School, Iowa City, IA |
| 1971-77 | Clinical Supervisor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics |
| 1977-80 | Assistant Director for Patient Services, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics |
| 1980-85 | Director, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics |
| 1985-pres | Director, External Relations, American Prosthetics, Inc. |
| 1989-pres | Eastern District Manager - American Prosthetics, Inc. |
Certification and Licensure
Certified Orthotist, 1762, 1988 (American Board for Certification) Certified Prosthetist, 2062, 1991
Certified Prosthetist 2062, 1990 (ABC)
Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO) ABC, 1996, #1497
Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Iowa, 1969-present (annual renewal) #308
Licensed Prosthetist/Orthotist, State of Illinois, 2002-present
Professional Affiliations (including offices held)
| 1969-pres | American Physical Therapy Association |
| 1971 | Chairman, Placement Committee, Iowa Chapter, APTA |
| 1972-74 | Secretary, Iowa Chapter, APTA |
| 1974-76 | President, Iowa Chapter, APTA |
| 1976 | Delegate, APTA Convention, New Orleans, LA |
| 1977 | Delegate, APTA Convention, St. Louis, MO |
| 1977 | Member, Standards of Practice Committee |
| 1978 | Chief Delegate, APTA Convention, Las Vegas, NV |
| 1979 | Chief Delegate, APTA Convention, Atlanta, GA |
| 1980 | Chief Delegate, APTA Convention, Phoenix, AZ |
| 1981 | Chief Delegate, APTA Convention, Washington, DC |
| 1984 | Chief Delegate, APTA Convention, Las Vegas, NV |
| 1974-pres | International Society of Prosthetics & Orthotics |
| 1988-pres | Member, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists |
| 1990-pres | Professional Liaison Committee Chairman, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists |
| 1992-2001 | Associate Editor, JPO |
| 1996-pres | Site Visitor, American Board for Certification in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Facilities Accreditation |
Areas of Research Interest
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Current Projects
Orthotic Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis
Energy Consumption: The BK and the Flex Foot
Prophylactic Knee Orthotics in Football
CAD CAM using Axial CT Input
Teaching Activities
Classroom, Seminar, or Teaching Laboratory
| Year | Course Title & No. | # Reg. | Length |
% for
which
Responsible |
| 75-81 |
101:170 |
Prosthetics/Orthotics |
30 | sem. | 100% |
| 81-pres. |
101:170 |
Prosthetics/Orthotics |
36 | sem. | 50% |
| 89- |
PT: 111 |
Prosthetics/Orthotics
(COMS - Des Moines, IA) |
20 | 15 hrs. | 100% |
Clinical Teaching (in ward, clinic, or operating room)
Teaching Activities other than classroom or clinical including teaching of undergraduate (prebaccalaureate), graduate, and post-doctoral students and continuing education. Stipulate if you supervise the activity.
Department of Orthopaedics, selected lecture series, annual College of Nursing, Section on Amputation in Orthopaedics Thoracic-Vascular Surgery Grand Rounds, Prosthetics and Amputation
Other Professional Activities (Boards, Editorships, etc.)
| 1989 | Liaison to APTA, from American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists |
| 1992-2001 | Associate Editor, Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics |
| 1997-2000 | Arthritis Foundation Board Member |
| 2000 | Consultant to Saint Ambrose University, Masters in Orthotic Science |
Clinical Activities
| 1988-pres | Outpatient Clinics: Amputee, Neuromuscular, Scoliosis, Spine, and all inpatients of UIHC |
Collegiate, University, University Hospitals, and National Committees
| 1989-pres | Committee on Interprofessional Relations for the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists |
| 1993-pres | Functionality Subcommittee, AOPA |
| 1997-pres | Outcomes TASK Force - AOPA |
| 1997-pres | Commissioner, National Commission of Prosthetic and Orthotic Education (NCOPE) |
| 1997-pres | Site Visitor, American Board for Certification in Orthotic/Prosthetic Inc. Facilities Accreditation |
| 2000-pres | Facility Accreditation Committee, ABC. Board Member. |
Honors and Awards
| 1980 | Distinguished Service Award, Iowa Chapter, APTA |
| 1982 | Best Article in Orthotics and Prosthetics |
| 1983 | Clinical Research Award, Iowa Chapter, APTA |
| 1985 | Clinical Research Award, Iowa Chapter, APTA |
| 1992 | Technical Award for Research, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists |
| 1995 | Annual Article of the Year, First Place, Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics, Vol 7, No 3, 1995 |
| 1996 | Howard R. Thranhardt Lecture Honorarium, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists |
| 1996 | Howard R. Thranhardt Lecture Honorarium, American Association of Orthotics and Prosthetics |
Financial Resources (Grants & Contracts)
Federal - none
State - none
College of Medicine - none
Other
The Arthritis Foundation, AHP Grant, Analysis of Function in RA with Finger Joint Replacement, 1978.
Iowa High Technology Council, A Controller for Upper Limb Prostheses, $82,250, 1984.
Flex Foot, Inc., Irvine, CA, Energy Consumption: The BK and the Flexfoot, $10,000, 1987.
Flex Foot, Inc., Irvine, CA, Energy Consumption: The BK and the Flexfoot, $6,000, 1988.
Flex Foot, Inc., Irvine, CA, Energy Consumption: The AK and the Flexfoot, $15,000, 1994.
Flex Foot, Inc., Irvine, CA, Energy Consumption: BK: FF vs. VSP, $15,000, 1996.
Flex Foot, Inc., Irvine, CA, Energy Consumption: BK, $20,000, 1999.
Otto Bock USA, Minneapolis, MN. IC40 vs. Flex Foot, $35,000, 2000.
Physical Facilities
- Office: 01094 JPP
- Laboratory: American Prosthetics and Orthotics, Inc.
- Other: none
Personnel Currently Supervised
None
Master's and PhD Theses Directed and Postdoctoral Fellows Supervised
None
Bibliography
Papers published or in press
Shurr DG: Which Pressure Pad Should You Use. Iowa Chapter APTA Newsletter, 1971.
Baker W, Barnes R, & Shurr D: The Healing of Below-Knee Amputations. Amer J Surg, June 1977.
Shurr D, et al: The Iowa Knee Orthosis. Orthotics & Prosthetics, March 1978.
Final Report, Maternal and Child Health Service Grant #MC-R-190356: Restoration of Function to Congenitally Deformed Hands, June 1980, pp 100-113.
Shurr D, Zuehlke R: Photochemotherapy Treatment for Psoriasis. Physical Therapy 61(1): 33-36, 1981.
Shurr D, et al: Terminal Transverse Congenital Forearm Deficiency. The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal 1(1): 70-72, Spring 1981.
Shurr D, et al.: The Absent Fifth Metacarpal. J Hand Surg, July 1981.
Shurr D: Terminal Transverse Congenital Limb Deficiency of the Forearm. Orthotics & Prosthetics 35(3): 22-25, September 1981.
Shurr D: Metal vs. Plastic AFO--A Therapist's View. Prosthetics 7(1): 4, Winter 1983.
Blair W, Shurr D, Buckwalter J: Functional Status in Ulnar Deficiency. J Pediatric Orthopedics 3(1): 37-40, 1983.
Shurr D, et al.: Hemipelvectomy and Hip Disarticulation: A Prosthetic Follow-up. Iowa Orthopaedic Journal 3:71-75, Spring 1983.
Shurr D, Cook TM, Buckwalter J, Cooper RR: Hip Disarticulation: A Prosthetic Follow-up. Orthotics and Prosthetics 37(3): 50-57, Spring 1984.
Shurr D, Miller H, Randall F: The Use of Prophylactic Knee Orthoses at Iowa State University. Orthotics and Prosthetics 37(4), Winter 1983-84.
Shurr D, Blair W, Buckwalter J: Metacarpophalangeal Joint Implant Arthroplasty with a Silastic Spacer. J Bone Jt Surg 66-A(3): 365-370, March 1984.
Shurr D: The Delivery of Orthotic and Prosthetic Services in America--A Physical Therapist's View. Orthotics and Prosthetics 38(1): 55-63, Spring 1984.
Shurr D, Blair W: Treatment of the Complete Brachial Plexus Palsy. The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal, Spring 1984.
Shurr D, et al.: Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthroplasty. Clin Orthop & Rel Res 185:187-914, May 1984.
Shurr D, Blair W: A Rationale for Treatment of Complete Brachial Plexus Palsy. Orthotics and Prosthetics 38(3): 55-59, Autumn 1984.
Coleman D, Blair W, Shurr D: Radial Head Resection for Isolated Radial Head Fractures--A Long Term Follow-up. The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal 5:48-54, Spring 1985.
Shurr D, Blair W, Bassett G: Electromyographic Changes After Carpal Tunnel Release. The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal 5:98-102, Spring 1985.
Shurr D, Blair W, Bassett G: Electromyographic Changes after Carpal Tunnel Release. J Hand Surg 11A(6): 876-880, November 1986.
Coleman DA, Blair WF, Shurr DG: Resection of the Radial Head for Fracture of the Radial Head. J Bone Jt Surg 69A(3): 385-391, March 1987.
Nielsen DH, Shurr DG, Golden JC, Meier K: Comparison of Energy Cost and Gait Efficiency During Ambulation in Below Knee Amputees Using Different Prosthetic Feet. Iowa Orthopaedic Journal 8:95-101, 1988.
Nielsen DH, Shurr DG, Golden JC, Meier K: Comparison of Energy Cost and Gait Efficiency During Ambulation in Below-Knee Amputees Using Different Prosthetic Feet--A Preliminary Report. J Prosthetics & Orthotics 1:24-31, 1988.
Adams BD, Blair WF, Shurr DG: Schultz Metacarpophalangeal Arthroplasty: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study. The Journal of Hand Surgery 15A(15): 641-645, July 1990.
Macfarlane PA, Nielsen DH, Shurr DG, Meier K: Perception of Walking Difficulty by Below-Knee Amputees Using a Conventional Foot Versus the Flex-Foot. J Prosthetics & Orthotics 3(3):114-119, 1991.
Macfarlane PA, Nielsen DH, Shurr DG, Meier K: Gait Comparisons for Below-Knee Amputees Using a Flex-FootJ Versus a Conventional Prosthetic Foot. J Prosthetics & Orthotics 3(4): 150-161, 1991.
Shurr DG: Practical Clinical Measures. J Prosthetics & Orthotics 5(4), 131-133, 1993.
Saltzman CL, Shurr D, Kamp J, Cook TA: The Leather Ankle Lacer. Iowa Orthotics J 14:204-208, 1995.
Nielsen DH, Shurr DG, Macfarlane PA, Marco LM, Mills JK, Padgett LL, Randall JJ, Nepola JV: Physiological Gait Analysis of Type IIIC Tibial Limb Salvage Patients Versus Traumatic Transtibial Amputees. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics 7(3): 80-86, 1995.
Macfarlane PA, Nielsen DH, Shurr DG: Mechanical Gait Analysis of Transfemoral Amputees Walking with the SACH Foot versus the Flex-Foot. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 9(4): 144-151, 1997.
Macfarlane PA, Nielsen DH, Shurr DG, Meier K, Clark R, Kerns J, Moreno M, Ryan B: Energy Cost and Gait Efficiency Analysis of Transfemoral Amputees Walking with the SACH Foot versus the Flex-Foot. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 9(4): 138-143, 1997.
Vogelgesang S, Shurr D, Saltzman C: Nonoperative management of the rheumatoid foot. J Musculoskel Med. 1999; 16:167-176.
Hsu MJ, Nielsen DH, Yack HJ, Shurr DG: Physiological Measurements of Walking and Running in People with Transtibial Amputations with 3 Different Prostheses, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 1999; 29(9): 526-533
Speers D, Shurr DG: Necrotizing Fascitis: An Overview. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics 13(3):83-86, 2001.
Hovorka CF, Shurr DG, Bozik DS: The Concept of an Entry-Level Interdisciplinary Graduate Degree Preparing Orthotists for the New Millennium Part 1: History of Orthotic and Prosthetic Education. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 14 (2):51-58, June 2002
Hovorka CF, Shurr DG, Bozik DS: The Concept of an Entry-Level Interdisciplinary Graduate Degree Preparing Orthotists for the New Millennium Part 2: Master of Orthotic Science. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. 14 (2): 59-70, June 2002.
Books and/or Chapters
Shurr DG: The Therapist's Role in Finger Joint Arthroplasty. In: Hand Rehabilitation Volume of Clinics in Physical Therapy. New York, Churchill Livingstone, Inc., 1984.
Shurr DG: Spinal Orthotics. In: Biomechanics of the Spine: Clinical and Surgical Prospective. Boca Raton, CRC Press, 1989.
Shurr DG, Cook TC: Orthotics and Prosthetics. East Norwalk, CT, Appleton & Lange, 1990.
Shurr DG: Spinal Orthotics. In: The Pediatric Spine: Principles and Practice, Raven Press, 1993.
Shurr DG: Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation. In: Orthopaedics: Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment, Churchill Livingstone, 1994.
Shurr DG, Gavin TM: Orthotic Treatment for Spinal Disorders in the Pediatric Spine. In: Weinstein SL, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2001.
Shurr DG, Michael JW: Orthotics and Prosthetics, 2nd Edition. 2001.
Shurr DG: Orthotic Management of Foot and Ankle Problems. In: Fitzgerald RA, Kaufer H, Malkani AL (eds): Orthopaedics. Mosby: Saint Louis, 2002, pp 1742-1750.
Abstracts - none
Reviews - none
Other - Special Presentations
Discussant, "Feedback Devices for Hand Rehabilitation," APTA National Conference, June 1976.
Discussant, "A Pneumatic Prosthesis," APTA National Conference, June 1977.
"Iowa Knee Orthosis," 2nd World Congress, International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, New York, NY, 1977.
"Iowa Knee Orthosis," AOPA National Assembly, San Francisco, CA 1977.
"Comparative Biomechanical Analysis of Metacarpal Phalangeal Prostheses," 1st Annual Meeting, American Society of Hand Therapists, Dallas, TX, 1978.
"PUVA--Unconventional Treatment for Psoriasis," APTA Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 1978.
"Iowa Knee Orthosis," National Continuing Education Seminar in Orthotics and Prosthetics, The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Chicago, IL, 1978.
"Clinical Kinesiology and Pathokinesiology as Applied to the Wrist and Hand," Pathokinesiology in Clinical Practice, Iowa City, IA, 1978.
Gait and the Amputee" and "Orthotic Devices for Locomotor Problems," Basic and Clinical Considerations in Gait, Iowa City, IA, 1979.
"Sports Medicine," Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1979.
"Analysis of Function in Arthritis with Finger Joint Replacement--Problems in Research," Arthritis Foundation Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 1979.
"Functionally Testing the Congenitally Deformed Hand," APTA Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, 1979.
"The Hand--Examination and Treatment," The University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, WI, 1980.
"Finger Joint Replacement, A Clinical Follow-up," The American Society of Hand Therapists, Atlanta, GA, 1980.
"Finger Joint Replacement: A Clinical Follow-up," APTA Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ, 1980.
"Terminal Transverse Congenital Limb Deficiency," 3rd World Congress, International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Bologna, Italy, 1980.
"Recent Developments in Orthotics," University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 1982.
"Brachial Plexus Injuries," AOPA Regional Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1983.
"Classification and Revision Rates of Juvenile Amputees," APTA National Conference, Kansas City, MO, 1983.
"An Evaluation of Function in Ulnar Deficiency," APTA National Conference, Kansas City, MO, 1983.
"The Delivery of Orthotic Services in America," Instructional Course in Lower Limb Orthotics, 4th World Congress, International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, London, England, 1983.
"Classification and Revision Rates of Juvenile Amputees," 4th World Congress, International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, London, England, 1983.
"A Hip Disarticulation Prosthetic Follow-up," 4th World Congress, International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, London, England, 1983.
"The Use of Prophylactic Knee Orthotics in Iowa College Football," Knee Brace Seminar, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL, 1984.
"The Am Pro Knee Guard," International Assembly, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, Miami, FL, 1984.
"Future Trends in the Management of Orthoses," Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technik 85 International, Essen, West Germany, June 1985.
"A Prophylactic Approach to Knee Orthotics," Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technik 85 International, Essen, West Germany, June 1985.
The Am-Pro Knee Guard: A Research Update," ISPO Sports Orthotics Instructional Course, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 1986.
"A Research Update of the Am Pro Knee Guard," American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, National Assembly, Orlando, FL, November 1986.
"Orthoses for Spinal Fractures: An Update," American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, National Assembly, San Francisco, CA, September 12-16, 1987.
"Conventional Feet vs. Flex-Foot: A Pilot Study of Oxygen Consumption." Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Newport Beach, CA, January 30, 1988.
"Ambulation with the Flex-Foot™ in BK Amputees." Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Orlando, FL, February 4, 1989.
"Ambulation with The Flex-Foot in B-K Amputees." International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, VI World Congress, Kobe, Japan, November 14, 1989.
"Lower Limb Amputee Deviations: Prosthetic Factors." International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, VI World Congress, Kobe, Japan, November 14, 1989.
"Orthotics and Prosthetics in the Pediatric Upper Extremity," Hand Surgery Lectures, sponsored by The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation through The Fred W. Hark Lecture and The University of Iowa College of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, June 22-23, 1990.
"A Review of Knee Orthotics," The Midwest Chapter of the Academy and Region VI of AOPA, Spring Combined Business and Scientific Seminar, Rosemont, IL, March 7, 1992.
"Gait Assessment and Amputee Perceptions Using the Flex-Foot and Flex-Walk. 18th Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, April 7, 1992, Miami, FL.
"Prosthetic Foot Mechanisms," Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, June 28-July 3, 1992, Chicago, IL.
"Prosthetic/Orthotic Research for the Twenty-First Century, National Service for Medical Rehabilitation Research, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD, July 23-25, 1992.
"A Single Subject Gait Assessment of Below Knee Amputee Walking Using Multiple Energy Storing Design Feet," ACRM/AAPM&R Annual Meeting, November 16, 1992, San Francisco, CA.
"Perceptions of Flex-Foot vs. SACH foot. Amer Acad of Orthotists & Prosthetists, CEC Meeting, November 13, 1992, Chicago, IL.
"Implementation of a Dynamic Spinal Orthotic System," American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association 1994 Combined Quad Regional Meeting, June 23-26, Kansas City, MO.
"Prosthetic feet of the future," ISPO, 8th World Congress, March 31-April 7, 1995, Melbourne, Australia.
"Flex-Foot Versus Sach Foot: A Comparison of Physiological Gait Parameters During Ambulation in Persons With Above-Knee Amputations," Howard R. Thranhard Lecture Award Winner, AAOP 22nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, March 1996, Orlando, FL.
"Physiological Measurements of Gait During Walking and Running in Transtibial Amputees Using Various Systems," Howard R. Thranhard Lecture Award Winner, AAOP National Assembly, October 29-November 2, 1996, Cincinnati, OH.
Instructional Course for the Diabetic Foot, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Anaheim, CA, February 4, 1999, "Orthotic Approaches for the Diabetic Foot," and "New Developments in Prosthetics for the Diabetic Amputee."
"Prosthetic Feet," The 10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, July 1-6, 2001, Glasgow, UK.
"Fabrication, Materials and Safety," Meeting on the State-of-the Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Northwestern University, Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program, Chicago, Illinois, May 17-18, 2002.
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