Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the 52nd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium
Nashville, TN
Will you be attending the 52nd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium? This year the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) chose Brian J. Hafner, PhD, as the recipient of the 2026 Thranhardt Lecture Series Award. This is the 10th time he has received this award. Dr. Hafner’s submissions will be showcased at the event. The Academy has also selected Bryan Roehr, CPO, to receive the Outstanding Educator Award. This award celebrates an exceptional educator affiliated with an NCOPE-accredited program whose teaching leaves a lasting impact on students. We can’t wait to connect with you there.
Here’s a list of presentations that our faculty will be giving:
Thursday, February 19, 2026
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM CDT
Thranhardt Awards
Validation of the PROsthetic Mobility Performance Test (PROMPT)
Room: Volunteer Ballroom D
Presenter: Brian J. Hafner, PhD
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM CDT
Testing an Adaptive Socket under High-Activity Conditions: Practical Findings for Clinical Use
Room: Volunteer Ballroom A
Presenter: Joan E. Sanders, Department of Bioengineering
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Orthotists’ Use of Wearable Sensors and Standardized Outcome Measures in Routine Orthotic Care for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Room: Volunteer Ballroom B
Presenter: Geoff Balkman, PhD, CPO
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM CDT
Lower Limb Orthosis Users: Health Profiles and the Relationships Between Mobility, Pain Interference, Fall Risk, and Wellbeing
Room: Volunteer Ballroom C
Speaker: Geoff Balkman, PhD, CPO
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM CDT
Lessons From Sustained Multidisciplinary Research Collaborations in Global Rehabilitation
Room: Volunteer Ballroom D
Speaker: Cody McDonald, PhD, MPH, CPO
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Pillars of Collaboration: A Conversation with Leaders in O&P
Session Leader: Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO(Hons)
Friday, February 20, 2026
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
Considering Social Determinants of Health to Elevate O&P Care and Outcomes
Room: Volunteer Ballroom A
Speaker: Cody McDonald, PhD, MPH, CPO
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
Developing the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Falls (PLUS-F)
Room: Volunteer Ballroom B
Presenter: Brian J. Hafner, PhD
Author: Brian J. Hafner, PhD
Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Adaptation to Socket Change in Individuals with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation and Low Mobility
Room: Volunteer Ballroom A
Presenter: Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO(Hons)
Author: Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO(Hons)
We look forward to seeing you at the 52nd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium.