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500 to 3K🎙 ~2x weekly·153 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
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How Hands-On O&P Education Builds Clinicians with Arlene Gillis
May 13, 2026
43m 03s
Design, Engineering, Clinical Passion, and the Future of Patient Managed Comfort with Alex Dahinten
Apr 22, 2026
54m 49s
The Animal Side of Orthotics and Prosthetics: Innovation in Veterinary Care with Danielle Robins
Apr 8, 2026
38m 51s
What It Really Takes To Scale 3D Printing Across Multiple Clinics with Maurice Johnson
Mar 24, 2026
46m 47s
The Next Era of Software for Prosthetics and Orthotics with Zoltan Karpati
Mar 6, 2026
33m 20s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/13/26 |  How Hands-On O&P Education Builds Clinicians with Arlene Gillis | Send us Fan Mail We talk with Arlene Gillis about how prosthetics and orthotics education is evolving and what it takes to train clinicians who can thrive in modern practice. We dig into hands-on fabrication, residency redesign, and the workforce pipeline that clinics need to keep patient care strong. • Arlene’s path into prosthetics and orthotics through patient translation and a life-changing fitting • How becoming an educator requires a new skill set beyond clinical training&n... | 43m 03s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 |  Design, Engineering, Clinical Passion, and the Future of Patient Managed Comfort with Alex Dahinten✨ | prosthetics3D printing+4 | Alex Dahinten | MedicareRAPID | — | vapor smoothingmetal printing+3 | — | 54m 49s | |
| 4/8/26 |  The Animal Side of Orthotics and Prosthetics: Innovation in Veterinary Care with Danielle Robins | Send us Fan Mail We talk with Danielle Robins about building orthoses and prostheses for pets and why veterinary rehab often lacks the training and support needed for consistent outcomes. We dig into what dogs actually need most, how remote consulting works across states and countries, and why better education could change the standard of care. • Danielle's path from PT shadowing to O&P and then into animal orthotics after her own dog’s injury • Why canine stifle bracing for CCL or ACL i... | 38m 51s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 |  What It Really Takes To Scale 3D Printing Across Multiple Clinics with Maurice Johnson | Send us Fan Mail We talk with Maurice Johnson from Floyd Brace and Limb about what it really takes to scale digital fabrication in a multi-clinic prosthetics and orthotics business without losing quality. We get candid about software friction, printer economics, adjustable socket ethics, and why turnaround time and cash flow often matter as much as the tech. • Floyd Brace and Limb’s growth from a one-office shop to a multi-location model • why centralizing fabrication matters whe... | 46m 47s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 |  The Next Era of Software for Prosthetics and Orthotics with Zoltan Karpati | Send us Fan Mail Guest Zoltan Karpati explains scan-to-fit, AI landmarking, and XR training while sharing a personal pet prosthetics story and a unified roadmap. • replacing clear checks with real flexible interfaces for truer diagnostics • extending second diagnostic wear to validate cushioning and relief • controlling variables by avoiding returns to the old socket • dialing fit with adjustable sockets and reduced manual labor • scan-to-fit workflows with phone-based scanning and AI landma... | 33m 20s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 |  Why Global Thinking Matters in Orthotics and Prosthetics with Hugh Sheridan | Send us Fan Mail We explore how pricing, policy, and 3D printing are reshaping orthotics and prosthetics from the UK to the Gulf and across Africa. Hugh Sheridan shares hard truths about aid that bypasses clinics and a road map for sustainable, locally led care. • roots in shoe materials evolving into O&P supply chains • UK reimbursement pressures and the pivot to prefabs and 3D printing • UAE as a hub versus Saudi growth and privatisation • pediatric disability needs and cultural barrie... | 44m 40s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | From Jungle Clinics To Print Farms, Material Extrusion Is Changing Patient Care with Brent and Joris | Send us Fan Mail We trace how affordable, reliable material extrusion is changing prosthetics and orthotics—from student labs to jungle clinics—and why toolpaths, not just materials, will drive the next gains in comfort, strength and cost. Real patient stories show the economics and ethics of access at scale. • season launch and mission to improve patient outcomes • shift from tinkering to reliable, prosumer 3D printers • material extrusion vs FDM and why terminology matters • nonplanar laye... | 28m 51s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 |  The Hidden Power of Good Notes: How Documentation Protects Your Practice and Your Patients with Molly McCoy | Send us Fan Mail We talk with Molly McCoy about turning dense policy into practical tools, writing notes that get covered, and why advocating coverage can improve outcomes. The focus stays on patient stories, shared decisions, and using the whole medical record to support care. • how clinician notes function as medical records and drive coverage • writing people-first justifications that explain medical necessity • using therapists’ and nurses’ notes to support decisions • drafting notes in ... | 47m 45s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 |  Why Integrating Tech, Clinical Reality, and Resident Support Builds Better Clinicians with Adrienne Hill | Send us Fan Mail Is this the lost episode? No, but there is some "old news". We dig into how O&P is changing fast: major acquisitions, new L codes, and a fresh vision for education that blends clinical reality with digital tools. Adrienne Hill shares a grounded path for students and clinicians to build skills without burning out. • Hanger’s acquisition of Point Designs and upper limb strategy • Medicare L codes momentum for partial hand coverage • Three education models and how to choo... | 40m 27s | ||||||
| 12/19/25 | What the "L" happened...Is getting an L-code risky? | Send us Fan Mail We break down how L code pricing is set, why crosswalk and gap-fill can fail innovators, and how appeals drain time and cash. Two case studies—Point Designs’ digits and Ethnocare’s volume system—expose how “divide by five” logic and invoice anchoring distort value, while 3D printing and hybrid workflows offer a path forward. • crosswalk vs gap-fill pricing methods and trade-offs • pitfalls of 99 miscellaneous codes and ALJ appeals • point designs digits priced against a mech... | 51m 58s | ||||||
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| 12/8/25 |  Design Once, Deploy Everywhere: Automation Software at Scale with Fredrik Ericsson | Send us Fan Mail We explore how foaming TPU, belt printers, and clinician-led automation can bring custom foot orthoses in-house, cut costs, and reduce lead times from weeks to hours. Fredrik from CADmed shares what actually works, what doesn’t, and how remote design plus per-pair pricing changes the game. • why automation increases clinician control rather than removes it • carving versus printing tradeoffs on speed, finish, and cost • foaming TPU benefits including smoother surfaces and le... | 38m 20s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | Where Do I Start With 3D Printing for O & P with Joris and Brent | Send us Fan Mail We trade trade-show gloss for real-world tactics, then lay out a three-step plan to bring 3D printing into O&P without risking patient care or cash flow. From Bambu-level starters to automated check sockets, we show how to start lean, learn fast, and scale what works. • Formnext’s shift from machines to applications • Materialise Bricks for modular workflows and costing • Multi-material metal, gradient parts, and smarter tooling • Affordable LPBF and the desktop print fa... | 1h 02m 48s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 |  Full Send: The Hard Road That Led to Helping Others Move Forward with David Slider | Send us Fan Mail We record on the road to the mothership to fit a 3D-printed adjustable suction socket using AirFit casting and compare loaded scans to raw scans. David shares his crash-to-career journey, why adjustability matters for neuromas and daily volume, and what makes the Americus foot feel lighter and livelier than it looks. • AirFit casting under load versus direct scanning • Four-scan workflow and remote 3D fabrication • Suction plus adjustability for volume and hotspo... | 59m 20s | ||||||
| 11/10/25 |  Behind the Lens Where Art Meets Intention: The Practice of Storytelling with Todd Biss | Send us Fan Mail We sit down in the Guatemalan jungle with filmmaker Todd Biss to explore how craft, ethics, and faith shape stories that fund care and protect dignity. From ad-agency polish to nonprofit trust, we trace how small crews, better audio, and sharp editing turn hope into motion. • origins in photography and ad-agency production • defining success through beauty, trust and client outcomes • on-location logistics, tech scouting and studio control • nonprofit storytelling with traum... | 41m 35s | ||||||
| 10/28/25 | Additive Manufacturing Is Now Approved For Prosthetic Coding And Reimbursement | Send us Fan Mail Two sentences from PDAC can potentially change the course of manufacturing history for O & P: additive manufacturing is now explicitly acceptable for coding prosthetic devices that meet existing HCPCS descriptions. We unpack what that clarity means for clinicians, patients, vendors, and payers, and how to adopt 3D printing. • Why PDAC’s language ends the gray area for 3D‑printed prosthetics • What PDAC and DME MAC do and how they shape coding • How to match additive devi... | 31m 10s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 |  From Injury To Innovation: Building A Practical Myoelectric Hand with Ryan Saavedra | Send us Fan Mail We share a personal update and then dive into how injuries, curiosity, and tough feedback shaped a modular myoelectric hand that is lighter, repairable in minutes, and priced for wider access. Ryan Saavedra of Alt-Bionics walks through additive manufacturing choices, PDAC approval, and a roadmap linking prosthetics with humanoid robotics. • user and clinician pain points shaping design choices • modular finger architecture for fast field repairs • nylon 12 and MJ... | 35m 40s | ||||||
| 10/10/25 |  Walking Is More Complicated Than You Think with Dr. Steven Gard | Send us Fan Mail What if everything we think we know about human walking is oversimplified? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Steven Gard a biomedical engineer and leading gait researcher. We unpack the real biomechanics behind prosthetic design. From artificial heart labs to O&P innovation, Dr. Gard shares surprising insights on: Why shock absorption and “energy return” don’t always behave the way prosthetic marketing suggestsHow soft tissue acts as a natural spring, changing e... | 57m 32s | ||||||
| 9/25/25 |  Mastering Credit Card Rewards for Business Owners With Colin Stroud | Send us Fan Mail Credit card rewards expert Colin Stroud reveals how O&P practice owners can transform regular business expenses into valuable rewards through strategic credit card usage. He explains the mechanics behind credit card rewards systems and how business owners can maximize returns on spending they would do anyway. • Single practitioner O&P clinics typically spend $15,000-$20,000 monthly on components • Larger clinics can spend $100,000-$200,000 monthly, generating substan... | 33m 48s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | A Debrief from AOPA 2025: Are we witnessing a Digital (not just 3D printing) Renaissance? | Send us Fan Mail Brent Wright shares his experiences from the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) conference, highlighting innovations in 3D printing, data-driven technologies, and revealing his groundbreaking polar printer project for prosthetic sockets. • AOPA attendance exceeded 2,000 people with 165 exhibitors including 30 new vendors • Digital Showcase featured case studies for prostheses and orthoses using scanning technology • Blasingtech impressed with 3D printing cap... | 54m 27s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 |  Tool-Up: Time = Money in Orthotics and Prosthetics with Niles Leonard | Send us Fan Mail We catch up with Niles from Leonard Industries, our first-ever returning guest, as he reveals game-changing innovations in prosthetic and orthotic fabrication technology. This episode explores how new manufacturing tools are making fabrication faster, safer, and more consistent while helping address the industry's technical workforce challenges. • Leonard Industries has expanded by acquiring a machine shop with enhanced capabilities • Their revolutionary Wave Oven cuts heati... | 51m 29s | ||||||
| 8/20/25 | Walking Through the AOPA National Assembly 2025: What You Need to Know | Send us Fan Mail We preview the upcoming AOPA National Assembly in Orlando, discussing what makes this prosthetics and orthotics trade show valuable for professionals across the industry. • AOPA (American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association) National Assembly happening September 3-6 in Orlando, Florida • 165+ exhibitors representing various aspects of the O&P industry • Educational tracks covering clinical, technical, business, and pedorthic topics • Up to 34 continuing education c... | 47m 33s | ||||||
| 8/12/25 |  Reimagining Technical Excellence in O&P with Brad Mattear | Send us Fan Mail Brad Matear, who oversees central fabrication for Shriners Children's hospitals, shares insights on the technical side of O&P, highlighting the critical shortage of trained technicians and pathways for advancing the profession. • Shriners Children's central fabrication serves approximately 19 facilities nationwide, dealing with complex pediatric cases that require exceptional technical skill • The field faces a serious technical talent shortage with 15-16 clinical school... | 1h 08m 28s | ||||||
| 7/10/25 |  Virtually Aligned: Smarter Education, Stronger Outcomes with Richard Dubin | Send us Fan Mail Rich Dubin, CEO of LER Expo, shares his journey creating digital educational platforms that foster cross-disciplinary learning for healthcare professionals in the lower extremity market. We discuss how bringing together specialists from different fields—from podiatry to orthotics and prosthetics—leads to better patient outcomes and more innovative approaches to care. • Founded LER Expo in 2019, perfectly timed before COVID shut down in-person educational events • Created an ... | 50m 11s | ||||||
| 6/27/25 |  Where Engineering Meets Digital Workflows with Ashton Stoop | Send us Fan Mail We explore the exciting intersection of engineering, biomechanics, and 3D printing in prosthetics with our guest Ashton Stoop, who shares his journey from mechanical engineering student to designing 3D-printed prosthetic limbs in Mexico. • Ashton's background in mechanical engineering and his path to O&P through biomechanics research • The importance of both functionality and emotional integration in prosthetic design • How custom prosthetic covers serve as tools for pat... | 53m 01s | ||||||
| 6/19/25 |  The Future of Prosthetics Through Data and Design with Dhruv Agrawal | Send us Fan Mail Dhruv Agrawal, founder of Aether Biomedical, shares how a birthday gift 3D printer led him from medical school to developing the Zeus hand, the strongest bionic prosthetic hand on the market with revolutionary cloud-based tracking capabilities. • Journey from medical student to prosthetics innovator began with a 3D printer birthday gift • Uses additive manufacturing not just for prototyping but for actual production components • Zeus hand features industry-leading grip stren... | 45m 49s | ||||||
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