NEAAOP 2023 Meeting
October 25-27
Spinelli's Function Center
Route 1 South, Lynnfield, MA
Meeting approved for 27.25 BOC Credits!
Registration is open!
Early Bird pricing extended!
For attendees, visit the 'Annual Meeting Information and Registration' page to register!
for exhibitors, visit the 'Information for Exhibitors' page to register!
Meeting Updates
Thank you to our Platinum sponsors!
Spinal Technology
Alps
Cascade USA
OttoBock
Thank you to our Gold sponsors!
Point Designs
PEL Supply
Pro-Tech International
Proteor
WillowWood
Pine Tree Orthopedic Lab
Meeting schedule is up!
We are anticipating 25 ABC and BOC credits.
Wednesday, October 25th
7:45am-5pm
Exhibit hall opens 9:30am
Paul Harney, NEAAOP President Welcome and Chapter update
Janine Albrecht, CPO Meta foot solutions
Mike Benning, Point Design Improving outcomes for finger and thumb amputations
Jan Rosicky, Invent Medical Getting Started with 3D Printing in O&P- Benefits, Challenges and Practical Steps
Gary Bedard CO, FAAOP Material properties of thermoplastics
Pat Peick CPO, FAAOP The DME MAC and NCOPE collaborative education project
Maggie Baumer, JD AOPA’s Advocacy Toolbox: Put it to Work for You
Nina Petelina Development of prosthetics for second and third world applications
Joshua Mullins Benefits of early ambulation after amputation
Ron Wilkinson, CPO/L C-brace: Improving Patient Function with microprocessor technology
5-6:30pm Cocktail reception in exhibit hall
Thursday, October 26th
8am-5pm
Bryan Rizzo ALPS liners and technology
Fraser Allan, CPO Townsend carbon AFOs
Ruth Reese Medicare update
Anne Rowell CPO, OT Diabetic-Dysvascular Amputations: Understanding Secondary Conditions
Todd Farrell, Ph.D Liberating Technologies research updates
Jeff Quelet, CPO, FAAOP Clinical benefits of hydraulic and microprocessor ankles
Cassandra Delgado, CPO, MSPO The new and improved Coyote Dynamic Strut
Justina Appel Ph.D, CO, BOCP, FAAOP Orthotic Intervention Considerations for Children on the Autism Spectrum with Sensory Dysfunction Disorders
Friday, October 27th
8am-5pm
Exhibital hall teardown 11am
Dan Hickey Bulldog Manufacturing
Don Foley Cyber risks and liabilities
Mike Murphy CPO, M.Ed Legs4Africa outreach organization
Dara L’Italian, DPT Training PTs in prosthetics
Jim Lawson ABC Update
Jonathan Taylor, CPO Advantages of the Nocturnal Providence Scoliosis Brace
John Burger Martin Bionics socket
Greg Steward, CPO Elevate carbon fiber AFOs
Meghan Casey, Icarus medical Hercules knee brace
The New England Chapter welcomes all practitioners around the country who want to come to a fantastic small meeting and need CEUs.
Not from the area? Spend a weekend in Boston or Salem after the meeting!
October is prime foliage season in New England. Rent a car and drive to the country for a round of golf or a hike in the woods!
The new Encore Boston casino is a great place to spend a day -or two- gambling, shopping, or visiting the spa!
Interested in history? Boston has it all! From the Old North Church to Plymouth Plantation to historic Lexington and Concord, Boston is full of Revolutionary War history. And don't forget nearby Salem, home of the infamous Salem Witch Trials! Be prepared for crowds of people dressed in costume in preparation for Halloween!