It's official! 

Optimus has added an 8th course to the 'Prosthetics for Therapists' CEU course series.  'Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP)' will be the 4th of 8 courses following Transtibial Prosthetic and Transfemoral Prosthetics.  The AMP course will highlight an assessment tool for therapists and prosthetists that can be used for determining the current functional level of an amputee with or without a prosthesis.

"The Amputee Mobility Predictor tool will be instrumental in objectively determining outcomes", John Brandt stated.  "For example, we can assess a new patient and determine that they are a K2 household ambulatory functional level and later, after therapy, re-assess to determine if the patient has progresses through therapy to become a K3 community ambulator."  The thing to keep in mind is that the AMP assesses the current functional level whereas a prescribed prosthesis represents what the rehabilitation team (physician, prosthetist, and therapist) determines as the potential functional level. 

Scott Schall stated, "As outcome measurements become more and more mandatory for third party payors, tools such as the AMP will be important in the overall management of our patients."

Call now to schedule the AMP course! 937-454-1900 

Scott Schall has sold over 100 CAD/CAM systems in his past position as Engineering Director at Prosthetic Design.  "CAD/CAM is an excellent TOOL that allows us to objectively monitor changes in residual limbs, as well as make the prosthetist's modification routine more efficient and quantifiable". 

Optimus is using a Provel mechanical digitizer to digitize casts, TracerCAD software to modify the limb models, a ProSeries 3-axis CNC lathe to carve the modified positive models, and a T1 Automated Thermoformer to pull prosthetic diagnostic sockets.  Those interested in seeing the new CAD/CAM system in operation can contact Optimus to schedule a preview! 


Left to right:  Mechanical Digitizer, CNC Lathe/Carver, and T1 Thermoformer

 

Ali of Baghdad was on a US Mission in November 2007 when a cluster of 6 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) exploded killing the driver in front of him and severing Ali's legs, both above the knee.  Ali is now a Daytonian with his expectant wife. 

"The first time we met Ali, it was obvious that he was wearing ill-fitting prosthetic sockets with antiquated components", John Brandt stated.  "Ali complained of the weight and discomfort and had a very difficult time ambulating".  Ali is 24 years young, used to be a body-builder, and has great muscular control which made him a great candidate for microprocessor-controlled knees (MPKs). 

Ali was fit with bilateral RHEO MPK prostheses and is due to begin therapy this week.  He has also volunteered to join Scott and John on a trip to Detroit for an advanced RHEO MPK gait training course with Bob Gailey PhD PT.