We understand that custom prosthetics and orthotics is a specialized profession, and many medical professionals and insurance managers regularly request information on new technologies and products. Lehneis Orthotics and Prosthetics Associates, Ltd. offers a wide variety of in-service programs in order to share our information concerning techniques, components, and new developments in the product technology sector.

A member of our professional staff, composed of certified practitioners with in-depth experience in prosthetics and orthotics, will be pleased to present any related topic to your group. While each in-service is customized to the particular audience, there are a number of topics that we have frequently presented including CAD/CAM data acquisition imaging technology, material science and prescription criteria.

The following is a list of general topics for presentation:

Prosthetics

• Immediate Post Operative Prosthetic Fittings
• Socket Designs and Suspension Systems
• Energy Storing, Rotating and Shock Absorbing Feet & pylons
• Programmable Cadence Control & Knee Units
• Myoelectric & I Limb Technology (No, it's not a Mac)
• Sports and Waterproof Prostheses

Orthotics

• Neuro-prosthetics (FES-NMES) for CNS disorders
• Free Swing Locking Stance Control Knee Joint KAFO
• Post Operative Orthopedic Orthoses
• Pediatric Orthoses
• Scoliosis and Spinal Orthoses
• Neuro Muscular Disorders and Extremity Orthoses
• Fracture and Sports Orthoses

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• The Evolution of Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Prefabricated off-the-shelf, over the counter Orthoses. Who and Why?

We Provide Answers to Your Questions and Solutions to Your Problems

Our practitioners share experience, solutions and ideas among themselves, colleagues and manufacturers in the profession and maintain continuing education requirements. This interaction provides us with the flexibility and knowledge to provide answers and present information on a broad range of biomechanical physiological deficits and applicable technology.

We will be pleased to customize a presentation to meet your specific needs. If you would like to schedule an in-service program, please telephone our Executive Office at 800-775-LOPA and inform us of the presentation content you are interested in. We will work with you to set up a presentation that will best fit your group. For your convenience, we can present at either our Executive Office or your location.