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Curriculum Vitae Christopher F. Hovorka, PhD Revision date: Dec 2017 of 35

CURRICULUM VITAE University of Pittsburgh

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

BIOGRAPHICAL

Name: Christopher Francis Hovorka Date of Birth: May 1964 Home Address: 6425 Penn Ave., Suite 403 Birth Place: Elmhurst, IL

Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Home Phone: Cell: 404-276-1493 Citizenship: USA Office Address: 313 Garland St., Apt. #1 Email: [email protected]

Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Email: [email protected] Business Phone: (412) 383-0619 Fax:

https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/people/christopher-hovorka

https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/po ______________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION and TRAINING UNDERGRADUATE: 12/1987 University of New Mexico BS Exercise Science

Albuquerque, NM 06/1991 University of Washington School of Medicine BS Prosthetics & Orthotics Seattle, WA GRADUATE:

05/1998 MS in Allied Health Science (Vascular Physiology)

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

POSTGRADUATE: 05/2015 PhD in Applied Physiology (Biomechanics and Motor Control) Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA TRAINING: 12/1992 Orthotics - Orthotic/Prosthetic Services, Dept. of Orthopaedics Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL 12/1993 Prosthetics – Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (formerly Newington Children’s Hospital) Newington and Hartford, CT


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APPOINTMENTS and POSITIONS

ACADEMIC 08/2017 – present Prosthetics and Orthotics program Instructor Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 01/2017 – present Pre-Doctoral Training P&O Research Faculty School of Biological Sciences Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 01/2015 – 08/2017 MS program in Prosthetics and Orthotics Research Scientist II School of Biological Sciences Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 05/2011 – 12/2014 MS program in Prosthetics and Orthotics Co-Director, Research

Scientist II School of Applied Physiology Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 04/2002 – 05/2011 MS program in Prosthetics and Orthotics Director, Research

Scientist II School of Applied Physiology Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA Faculty Appointment at Emory University simultaneous with faculty appointment at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) 07/2015 – present Adjunct Associate Professor Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Emory University, Atlanta, GA 07/2011 – 06/2015 Adjunct Associate Faculty Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Emory University, Atlanta, GA 8/2000 - 04/2002 Assistant Professor and Chair/Director

Department of Orthotic Science St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA

06/1999 - 07/2000 Assistant Professor Prosthetics-Orthotics Program University of Texas Southwestern Medical Ctr., Dallas, TX


03/1998 - 04/1999 Director of Prosthetic & Orthotic Services, And Residency Program Director Altman Prosthetic & Orthotic Center and

Hospital for Special Care, New Britain, CT 01/1996 - 01/1998 Graduate Research Assistant Graduate Program in Allied Health

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 01/1994 - 03/1998 Staff Prosthetist, Orthotist, and Researcher Newington Orthotic and Prosthetic Systems, Hartford, CT 01/1993 - 12/1993 Resident Prosthetist Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (formerly Newington Children’s Hospital)

Newington and Hartford, CT 07/1991 - 12/1992 Resident Orthotist Orthotic/Prosthetic Services, Dept. of Orthopaedics Southern Illinois Univ. School of Medicine, Springfield, IL 04/1991 - 06/1991 Orthotics and Prosthetics Clinical Affiliate Orthotic/Prosthetic Services, Dept. of Orthopaedics Southern Illinois Univ. School of Medicine, Springfield, IL 08/1990 Student Prosthetist Prosthetic Research Specialists

Seattle, WA 01/1988 - 09/1989 Exercise Technologist/Isokinetics Technician

Life Trends Rehabilitation and Fitness Institute Albuquerque, NM 08/1987 - 01/1988 Exercise Technologist/Co-Programs Manager The Club Fitness and Rehabilitation Center Albuquerque, NM 06/1986 - 08/1987 Exercise Technologist

University of New Mexico Human Performance Laboratory Albuquerque, NM

01/1986 - 12/1987 Exercise Technologist

St. Joseph Hospital Outpatient Health and Fitness Center Albuquerque, NM

Prior to 1987 Assistant Coach


Duke City Dashers Age Group Track Team Albuquerque, NM

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CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSURE

Licensed Prosthetist and Orthotist (#33) 2007 (Composite State Board of Medical Examiners of Georgia) Licensed Prosthetist and Orthotist (#134) 2000 (Texas Department of State Health Services) Certified Orthotist (#1340) 1993 (American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics) Certified Prosthetist (#1340) 1994 (American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics) Certified Health Fitness Specialist (#2284) 1989 (American College of Sports Medicine)

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES

06/2013 – present American Society of Biomechanics 06/2009 – present Footwear Biomechanics Group 12/1994 – present International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 06/1994 – present American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists 12/2003 – present Craniofacial Society 06/2003 – present Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists 06/2007 – present Georgia State Science and Engineering Fair Judges 06/1986 – present American College of Sports Medicine 06/2009 – 12/2011 International Society of Biomechanics 06/2003 – 12/2010 American College of Sports Medicine, Southeast Chapter 06/1998 – 12/2010 Amputee Coalition of America 06/1996 – 12/2000 International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society 06/1998 – 12/2005 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

HONORS AND AWARDS

2002, 2005-2007 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers: 2008, 2016 Georgia Tech Center for Teaching and Learning Awards for Excellence in Course Instruction: 2008, 2016 APPH 6895 Lower Limb Orthotics I 2016 APPH 6209 Clinical Pathology 2016 APPH 6971 Introduction to P&O Processes and Methods


2005, 2007 Georgia Tech College of Sciences Faculty Recognition Award 2007-present Fellowship, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists 2006 Outstanding Educator Award, American Academy of

Orthotists and Prosthetists 1998 Award for Excellence in Clinical Research, School of Allied Health

Sciences, University of Connecticut 1990 Council of Higher Education Academic Scholarship, University of

Washington 1982-1987 Presidential Scholarship, University of New Mexico 1982-1983 Lincoln LaPaz Scholarship, University of New Mexico 1982-1983 Sigma Phi Epsilon Academic Scholarship, University of New Mexico SCIENTIFIC PAPER AWARDS (mentored student research) 1. Supervisor, Winner, Travel Award. Oludare S, Hovorka CF. Performance of a biomimetic rocker

profile footwear system. Proceedings of the American Society of Biomechanics, September 4-7, 2013, Omaha, NE.

2. Supervisor, Winner, Travel Award. Yan T, Hovorka CF. Mass and inertial effects of an AFO-footwear combination. Proceedings of the American Society of Biomechanics, September 4-7, 2013, Omaha, NE.

3. Supervisor, Winner, Travel Award. Sung J, Hovorka CF. muscle activation output patterns in

response to orthotic ankle constraint of motion. Proceedings of the American Society of Biomechanics, September 4-7, 2013, Omaha, NE.

4. Supervisor, Winner, Lucille Becker Outstanding Research Award in Orthotic Science, Musicus M,

Hovorka CF. Characterizing changes in plantarflexor activity in response to orthotic ankle constraint. Proceedings of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Boston, MA, September 9, 2012.

5. Supervisor, Winner, Travel Award. Oludare S, Hovorka CF. Clinical relevance of a biomimetic

rocker profile footwear system. Proceedings of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Boston, MA, September 9, 2012.

PUBLICATIONS Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications 1. Sawers A, Parsons S, Geil M, Hovorka C. Positive model temperature and its effect on stiffness

and percent crystallinity of polypropylene. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 2007;19:3:75-83.

2. Geil MD, Hovorka CF. Written comment suggesting priority: Quantification of rehabilitation outcomes in prosthetics and orthotics. Federal Register. 2003;67:96.


3. Faghri PD, Hovorka CF, Trombower RT. Reducing edema in the lower extremity of hemiplegic stroke patients: a non-pharmacological approach. Journal of Clinical Kinesiology. 2002:16:8:878-885.

4. Hovorka CF, Shurr DS, Bozik DS. The concept of an entry level interdisciplinary graduate

degree preparing orthotists for the new millennium Part 1: History of orthotic and prosthetic education. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. 2002:14:2:51-58.

5. Hovorka CF, Shurr DS, Bozik DS. The concept of an entry level interdisciplinary graduate

degree preparing orthotists for the new millennium Part 2: Master of Orthotic Science. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. 2002:14:2:59-70.

6. Faghri PD, Votto JJ, and Hovorka CF. Venous hemodynamic responses to electrical

stimulation. Journal of Phelebology Digest. 1999:4:19-21.

7. Faghri PD, Hovorka CF, Pesce W. Effects of NMES, voluntary exercise on hemodynamics of lower extremities. Scope on Phelebology and Lymphology (accepted for publication)

8. Faghri PD, Hovorka CF, Pesce W. A comparison of three mechanical interventions in reducing

lower limb edema in stroke patients. Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology. 1998:18:238-240. 9. Faghri PD, Votto JJ, and Hovorka CF. Venous hemodynamics of the lower extremities in

response to electrical stimulation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 1998:79:7: 842-848

10. Pesce WJ, Hovorka CF, Faghri PD. Central hemodynamic responses to neuromuscular

electrical stimulation in hemiplegic stroke patients. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 1998:79:9:1189-1190.

11. Faghri PD, Votto JJ, and Hovorka CF. The effects of electrical calf muscle stimulation and

voluntary exercise on venous blood flow. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. May 1997:29:5:Supplement.

12. Supan TJ and Hovorka CF. A review of thermoplastic ankle foot orthoses

adjustments/replacements in young cerebral palsy and spina bifida patients. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Winter 1995:7:1: 15-22.

Peer Reviewed Abstracts and Conference Proceedings 1. Hovorka CF, Kogler GF, Gregor RF, Chang Y-H. Influencing motor behavior through

orthotic constraint of lower limb motion. Proceedings of the Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. March 3-4, 2017, Atlanta, GA.

2. Hovorka CF, Kogler GF, Gregor RF, Chang Y-H. Motion control of a novel AFO maximizing leverage and stiffness – Gait study. Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. February 19-21, 2015, New Orleans, LA.


3. Hovorka CF, Hsieh K, Kogler GF, Gregor RF, Chang Y-H. Motion control of a novel AFO

maximizing leverage and stiffness – Static loading study. Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. February 19-21, 2015, New Orleans, LA.

4. Hovorka CF, Hseih C. In vivo and in vitro validation of a custom articulated AFO. Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. February 26-28, 2014, Chicago, IL.

5. Oludare S, Hovorka CF, Yan T, Chang YH, Kogler GF. Biomimetic rocker profile restores shank progression during walking with orthotic ankle constraint. Proceedings of the American Society of Biomechanics. September 4-7, 2013, Omaha, Nebraska.

6. Hovorka CF, Sung J, Eckert K, Gregor RF, Chang YH. Muscle activation changes in response to orthotic ankle constraint during walking. Proceedings of the American Society of Biomechanics. September 4-7, 2013, Omaha, Nebraska.

7. Hovorka CF. Neuromuscular activity increases with orthotic constraint of motion – emerging evidence. Proceedings of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly. September 6-9, 2012, Boston, MA.

8. Hovorka CF. Movement patterns during walking are influenced by design features of a rocker

profile sole. Proceedings of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly. September 6-9, 2012, Boston, MA.

9. Oludare SO, Hovorka CF. Biomimetic rocker profile restores lower limb rollover when walking with constraint of ankle-foot motion. Proceedings of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly. September 6-9, 2012, Boston, MA.

10. Musicus MR, Hovorka CF. Characterizing changes in plantarflexor activity in response to

orthotic ankle constraint. Proceedings of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly. September 6-9, 2012, Boston, MA.

11. Hovorka CF. Neuromuscular behavior and orthotic constraint of lower limb movement. Proceedings of the Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium. April 27, 2012, Atlanta, GA.

12. Musicus MR, Hovorka CF. Characterizing changes in plantarflexor activity in response to

orthotic ankle constraint. Proceedings of the Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium. April 27, 2012, Atlanta, GA.

13. Oludare S, Hovorka CF, Crawford M, Singh N. Preservation of dominant whole limb movement in response to orthotic constraint of dominant lower limb. Proceedings of the Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium. April 27, 2012, Atlanta, GA.


14. Hovorka CF, Kistenberg RF, Kogler GF, Lucas B, French S, Chang, Y-H. Symposium on Applied Clinically Relevant Measures for Prosthetists and Orthotists, Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, March 22, 2012, Atlanta, GA.

15. Hovorka CF, Constraining lower limb movement for motor learning. Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, March 24, 2012, Atlanta, GA.

16. Hovorka CF, Kistenberg RF, Kogler, GF, Gregor RJ. A model program of science and clinical

practice in bridging the gap in translational research. Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. March 4-7, 2009, Atlanta, GA.

17. Sawers A, Parsons S, Hovorka CF. Positive model temperature and its effect on stiffness and

percent crystallinity of polypropylene samples. Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. March 1-4, 2006, Chicago, IL.

18. Hovorka CF, Geil MD. Biomechanical outcomes of new techniques and technology in

transfemoral prosthetics: a case study approach. Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics. August 1-6, 2004, Hong Kong, China.

19. Hovorka CF. Approaches to Post Graduate Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics – Georgia

Tech MSPO Program. Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics. August 1-6, 2004, Hong Kong, China.

20. Hovorka CF, Geil MD. Biomechanical Outcomes of New Techniques and Technology in Transfemoral Prosthetics: A Case Study Approach for Practitioners. Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. February 25-28, 2004, New Orleans, LA.

21. Hovorka CF. Biomechanics and Gait in Prosthetics: A Primer for the Prosthetic & Orthotic

Technician. Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. February 25-28, 2004, New Orleans, LA.

22. Hovorka CF, Geil MD. Biomechanical Outcomes of New Techniques and Technology in

Transfemoral Prosthetics: A Case Study Approach for Practitioners. Proceedings of the Florida Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. September 11-13, 2003, St. Augustine, FL.

23. Hovorka CF. Biomechanics and Gait in Prosthetics: A Primer for the Prosthetic & Orthotic

Technician. Proceedings of the Florida Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. September 11-13, 2003, St. Augustine, FL.


24. Hovorka CF. Approaches to Post Graduate Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics – Georgia Tech MSPO Program. Proceedings of the Florida Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. September 11-13, 2003, St. Augustine, FL.

25. Hovorka CF. Approaches to Post Graduate Education. Proceedings of the American Academy

of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. March 20-22, 2003, San Diego, CA. 26. Hovorka CF. Post-Graduate Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Report on the Prosthetic

and Orthotic Educators Meeting. School of Health Sciences, Jönköping University, August 14-17, 2002, Jönköping, Sweden.

27. Cole D, Hovorka CF, Madden L, and Passariello L. Orthopedic Complications of Acquired

Brain Injury: A Case Presentation. Proceedings of the Search for Common Ground: Innovations for Clinical and Community Settings, Annual Meeting. Trinity College, June, 1999, Hartford, CT.

28. Pesce WJ, Hovorka CF, and Faghri PD. Central Hemodynamic Responses to Neuromuscular

Electrical Stimulation in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients. Proceedings of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. November, 1998, Seattle, WA.

29. Faghri PD, Hovorka CF, and Pesce WJ. A Comparison of Three Mechanical Interventions in

Reducing Lower Limb Edema in Stroke Patients. Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA), International Meeting. June, 1998, Minneapolis, MN.

30. Faghri PD, Votto JJ, and Hovorka CF. Central Hemodynamic Responses to Loaded and

Unloaded ES-Induced and Voluntary Contractions of the Lower Leg. Proceedings of the Second Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS ’97) and Neural Prosthesis: Motor Systems 5 (NP ’97). pp. 25-28, August, 1997, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

31. Faghri PD, Hovorka CF, and Votto JJ. Circulatory Responses to Electrical Stimulation of

Lower Limb Muscles of Healthy Subjects. Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA), International Meeting. June, 1997, Pittsburgh, PA.

32. Faghri PD, Hovorka CF, and Votto JJ. Effects of ES-induced and Voluntary Exercise of the

Lower Limbs on the Cardiovascular System. Proceedings of the New England American College of Sports Medicine Regional Meeting. September, 1997, Providence, RI.

33. Hovorka CF and Supan TJ. A Retrospective Review of Thermoplastic Ankle Foot Orthosis

Utilization in a Pediatric Patient Population. Proceedings of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, 8th World Congress. pp. 102, April, 1995, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.


Adjustments and Replacements in Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida Patients, Proceedings of the Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists Annual Meeting. July, 1994, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.


Book Chapters 1. Hovorka, CF, Acker DA. “Orthotic Considerations for Arthritis and Overuse Syndromes in the

Upper Extremity” in Webster J, Murphy DP (eds.). Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier, Inc., (in press, anticipated January, 2018).

2. Hovorka CF, Kogler GF. “Section XVI Orthotics” in Roy S, Wolf SA, Scalzitti DA, Rolthstein

JM (eds.). The Rehabilitation Specialist’s Handbook. 4th ed. Philadelphia: FA Davis Company; 2013, p. 1020-1040.

3. Hovorka CF, Geil MD, Lusardi MM. Chapter 7: “Biomechanical Principles of Orthotic and

Prosthetic Design” in Lusardi MM, Nielsen CC (eds.). Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation. 2nd ed. Boston: Butterworth Heinemann; 2007, p. 135-154.

4. Ford N, Helmbring A, Hodge MC, Hovorka CF, Kogler G, Lilja M, Raschke S. Prosthetic &

Orthotic Educators Meeting, Developing Strategies for the Future of P&O University Education. Post Meeting Book. Jönköping, Sweden: Department of Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Jönköping University Press; January 2003.

Doctoral Thesis Hovorka CF, Gregor RJ, Chang Y-H, Kogler GF, Wolf SL, Millard-Stafford M. Influencing motor behavior through constraint of lower limb movement. Doctoral thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, May 2015. Master’s Thesis Hovorka CF, Faghri PD, Maresh CM, and Cosmas AC. Hemodynamic effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation, sequential pneumatic compression, leg elevation, and supine resting on lower extremity edema in hemiplegic stroke patients. Master’s thesis, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, June, 1998. Other Publications 1. Pal S. Hovorka CF interview regarding Clinical use of plantar pressure measurement. Lower

Extremity Review, September 2016. http://lerfoothealth.com/diabetic-foot-care/clinical-use-of-plantar-pressure-measurement/

2. Hovorka CF. Prosthetics and Orthotics at Georgia Tech: Celebrating a Decade of Achievement. O&P Edge Magazine, March 2012.

3. Hovorka CF, Geil M. Letter to the Editor. O&P Business News. Vol. 11, No. 4:12-15, July 15, 2002.

4. Hovorka CF. A multidisciplinary approach to prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation. Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation. Vol. 10, No. 5: 36-40, May, 2001.


5. Hovorka CF. Comparative Foot Morphology (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparative_foot_morphology). Created April 2009.

RESEARCH GRANTS Role Grant Number Source of Funds

Title of Project Total Project Period Amount

PI Center for Orthotic and Prosthetic Learning and Outcomes Evidence-Based Practice, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association

Gait and motion control benefits of custom molded passive-dynamic AFOs versus custom fit carbon composite AFOs in persons with neuromuscular impairment

8/1/2017-7/31/2018 $15,000

Consultant National Science Foundation, Career Award

Dynamical Control of Immediate Locomotor Compensations in the Leg during Rhythmic Hopping

12/2008-12/2013 $1,100,000

PI Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation

Clinical education and research on short-term dosage of lower limb orthotic constraint of movement as a strategy for neuromuscular learning

7/1/2012-6/29/2013 $2,500

PI Center for Orthotic and Prosthetic Learning and Outcomes Evidence/Based Practice, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association

Influence of the rocker profile in an orthosis-footwear combination to modulate neuromuscular behavior

7/1/2011-6/29/2012 $7,500

Consultant Department of Education Grant (#84.235R: years I and III, #84.235J: year II)

Advancing Orthotic & Prosthetic Care through Research, Standards of Practice and Outreach (American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Project Quantum Leap)

1/1/2006-12/31/2011

$1,500,000


PI Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation

Clinical education and research on lower limb orthotic constraint of movement as a strategy for neuromuscular learning

7/1/2010-6/29/2011 $2,500

Center for Orthotic and Prosthetic Learning and Outcomes Evidence/Based Practice, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association

Exploiting lower limb orthotic constraint of movement as a strategy for neuromuscular recalibration

7/1/2010-6/29/2011 $7,361

Consultant National Institute of Health Pre-Doctoral Institutional Training Grant (T-32)

Training scientists in prosthetics and orthotics

6/1/2008-5/50/2013 $1,250,000

Co-PI Bauerfeind USA Inc.

Determining the Stabilizing Features of the SofTec Genu in a Comparison Study Using a Knee Simulator

6/1/2007-12/1/2007 $1,194

Co-PI American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists/Dept. of Education

Prosthetic Foot and Ankle Mechanisms On- Line Education Project

6/1/2006-5/30/2007 $28,540


Orthotic and Pedorthic Management of the Neuropathic Foot On-Line Education Project

6/1/2005-5/30/2006 $27,000


Orthotic Treatment of Plagiocephaly On-Line Education Project

6/1/2004-5/30/2005 $20,044


Orthotic Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis and Scheuermann’s Kyphosis On-Line Education Project

6/1/2004-5/30/2005 $21,838

Co-PI Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation

The St. Ambrose University Master of Orthotic Science Program

6/1/2001-5/30/2003 $97,557

Co-PI Establishment of a Master’s Program in Orthotic Science,

6/1/2000-5/30/2001 $40,000


Scott County Regional Authority

St. Ambrose University Grant #02239

Co-PI Iowa SCRIPT Grant (Supporting Changes and Reform in Interprofessional Preservice Training)

Symposium on family centered practice in early childhood curricula

6/1/2000-5/30/2001 $6,750

PI Southwestern Allied Health Sciences School Institutional Research Grant

Determining information requirements of geriatric patients undergoing their first planned lower limb amputation

6/1/1999-5/30/2000 $2,051

Co-PI Altman Prosthetic and Orthotic Center and the Graduate Program in Allied Health at the University of Connecticut

Collaborative orthotics and prosthetics research

6/1/1998-5/30/2000 $52,598

Co-I Hospital for Special Care Rehabilitation Grant

Prevention of lower limb blood flow stasis and subsequent deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in immobilized and geriatric patients

6/1/1996-5/30/1998 $55,000

PI and Major Advisor to Funded Student Research at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA Student (Major) Source of Funds

Title of Project Total Project Period Amount

Ashley Fults (BS, Biomedical Engineering) President’s Undergraduate Research Award (PURA)

Development and assessment of a novel heel footwear system to facilitate rollover dynamics during gait

1/1/2015-5/31/2015 $1,500

Kyle Schadt (BS, Computer Science) PURA

Prediction of muscle activation to prolonged orthotic ankle constraint

8/1/2015-12/15/2015

$1,500

Nafiz Sheikh (BS, Biomedical Engineering) PURA

Muscle activation compensation output of proximal muscles to orthotic ankle constraint

1/1/2014-5/31/2014 $1,500


Morgan Hinchey (BS, Mechanical Engineering) PURA

Comparative analysis of footwear rollover performance in AFO-footwear combinations

1/1/2014-5/31/2014 $1,500

Simisola Oludare (BS, Biomedical Engineering) PURA

Performance of a biomimetic rocker profile footwear system

8/1/2013-12/31/2013

$1,500

Tiffany Yan (BS, Biomedical Engineering) PURA

Mass and inertial effects of AFO-footwear combination

8/1/2013-12/31/2013

$1,500

Jaemin Sung (BS, Biomedical Engineering) PURA

Muscle activation output patterns in response to orthotic ankle constraint

8/1/2013-12/31/2013

$1,500

Katherine Hseih (BS, Exercise Science, University of Georgia) National Science Foundation Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

In vitro and in vivo motion control validation of a custom ankle foot orthosis system

05/1/2013-08/31/2013

$6,000

Simisola Oludare (BS, Biomedical Engineering) PURA

Performance of a biomimetic rocker profile footwear system

8/1/2012-12/31/2012

$1,500

Vladislav Voizanov (BS, Biomedical Engineering, Louisiana Tech) National Science Foundation Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

Methods to quantify motion control functions of a custom ankle foot orthosis system

05/1/2012-08/31/2012

$6,000

TEACHING University of Pittsburgh Courses – MS in P&O (RST) Graduate Level Courses Served as lead instructor and course designer Fall 2017 – Present


HRS 2781 Upper Extremity Orthotics (3 credits; 9 contact hours), HRS2773 Introduction to Materials, Equipment and Fabrication (2 credits; 5.75 contact hours)

Georgia Tech Courses – MS in P&O (School of Biological Sciences) Graduate Level Courses Served as lead instructor and course designer Fall 2002 – 2016 APPH 6209 Clinical Pathology (2 credits; 3 contact hours) Fall 2016

APPH 6971 Intro. to P&O Processes & Clinical Methods (1 credit, 3 contact hours) Fall 2002 – 2010 and 2015

APPH 6982 Spinal Orthotics (4 credits, 11 contact hours) Fall 2002 - 2009 and 2016 APPH 6895 Lower Limb Orthotics I (3 credits, 10.5 contact hours) Fall 2002 - 2008

APPH 6999A Clinical Methods I/Clinical Practicum I (1 credit, 2 contact hours) Spring 2002 – 2009 and 2016

APPH 6896 Lower Limb Orthotics II (4 credits, 11 contact hours) Spring 2002 - 2015

APPH 6983 Upper Limb Orthotics (3 credits, 8 contact hours) Spring 2015

APPH 6981 Upper Limb Prosthetics (4 credits, 11 contact hours)

Georgia Tech Courses – MS in P&O (School of Biological Sciences) Graduate Level Courses Served as secondary course instructor and contributed to course design and instruction Fall 2003 - 2015

APPH 6202 Clinical Gait Analysis (3 credit hours; 5 contact hours) Fall 2009 – 2015

APPH 6896 Lower Limb Orthotics I (3 credit hours; 10.5 contact hours) Fall 2012 - 2015

APPH 6971 Intro. to P&O Processes & Clinical Methods (1 credit, 3 contact hours) Spring 2015 – 2016

APPH 8009 Research Seminar I (1 credit, 3 to 10 contact hours) Spring 2015 - 2016

APPH 8012 Research Seminar III (3 credits, 3 to 15 contact hours)

St. Ambrose University – Master of Orthotic Science (College of Health and Human Services) Graduate Level Courses 2000 – 2002 Served as lead course designer Fall courses

MOS 500 Pharmacology in Orthotics (2 credits, 5 contact hours)


MOS 510 Lower Extremity Orthotic Science I (5 credits, 11 contact hours) MOS 531 Clinical Education III (1 credit, 1 contact hour) MOS 610 Upper Extremity Orthotic Science (5 credits, 11 contact hours)

Spring courses MOS 520 Lower Extremity Orthotic Science II (5 credits, 11 contact hours) MOS 530 Clinical Education I (1 credits, 1 contact hour) MOS 620 Spinal Orthotic Science (6 credits, 13 contact hours) MOS 631 Clinical Education IV (2 credits, 2 contact hours) MOS 640 CAD CAM in Orthotic Science (1 credit, 3 contact hours) MOS 650 Capstone in Orthotic Science (4 credits, 8 contact hours)

Summer courses MOS 531 Clinical Education II (3 credits, 3 contact hours)

University of Texas Southwestern – Prosthetics and Orthotics program, (School of Health Professions) Undergraduate Level Courses Served as secondary course instructor and contributed to course design and instruction Fall 2000 Intro. to Prosthetic and Orthotic Research (3 credits, 3 contact hours) Spring 2000 Lower Extremity Orthotics (4 credits, 8 contact hours) Spring 2000 Spinal Orthotics (4 credits, 8 contact hours) Symposia, Instructional Courses, Workshops, Seminars, Short Courses 1. (Keynote Speaker) “Orthotic Ankle Constraint Changes Muscle Activation during Walking”.

Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia, April 19, 2013.

2. (Invited Speaker) “Movement patterns during walking are influenced by design features of a rocker

profile sole”. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Boston, Massachusetts, September 7, 2012.

3. (Symposium Chair) “Symposium on Applied Clinically Relevant Measures for Prosthetists and

Orthotists”. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, March 22, 2012.

4. (Keynote Speaker) “Constraining Lower Limb Movement for Motor Learning”. Emory School of

Medicine, Center for Rehabilitation Medicine Grand Rounds, Atlanta, Georgia, September 21, 2010.

5. (Invited Speaker) “Academic Educator Perspective - Research Advancement in the Profession of

Prosthetics and Orthotics. Symposium: Perspectives on P&O Research – Finding Common Ground”. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Chicago, Illinois, March 26, 2010.


6. (Keynote Speaker) “Primer on Spinal Orthotics and Upper Limb Orthotics for Physicians in

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation”. Emory Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Atlanta, Georgia, May 15, 2008.

7. (Keynote Speaker) “Primer on Lower Limb Orthoses for Physicians in Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation”. Emory Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Atlanta, Georgia, May 8, 2008.

8. (Session Moderator) “Free Papers – Lower Limb Orthotics”. American Academy of Orthotists and

Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Orlando, Florida, March 1, 2008.

9. (Keynote Speaker) “British Columbia Institute of Technology. Advanced Degree Planning in Prosthetics and Orthotics for Canada”. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 27, 2007.

10. (Session Moderator) “Free Papers – Pediatric Orthotics”. American Academy of Orthotists and

Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. San Francisco, California, March 24, 2007.

11. (Invited Speaker) “Spinal Orthotics: A Primer for Physicians in Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation”. Emory Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Atlanta, Georgia, August 3, 2006.

12. (Invited Speaker) “Overview of Prosthetics and the Athlete with Limb Loss”. Emory Center for

Rehabilitation Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Atlanta, Georgia, June 1, 2006.

13. (Session Co-moderator) “Free Paper Oral Presentations: Advanced Knee Mechanisms”. 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, China, August 1-6, 2004.

14. (Session Moderator) “Free Paper Oral Presentations: Technical Software Demonstrations”. 11th

World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, China, August 1-6, 2004.

15. (Invited Speaker) “Biomechanics and Gait in Prosthetics: A Primer for The Prosthetic & Orthotic

Technician”. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 25-28, 2004.

16. (Invited Speaker) “Biomechanical Outcomes of New Techniques and Technology in Transfemoral

Prosthetics: A Case Study Approach for Practitioners” Florida Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, St. Augustine, Florida, September 16-18, 2003.

17. (Invited Speaker) “Biomechanics and Gait in Prosthetics: A Primer for The Prosthetic & Orthotic

Technician”. Florida Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, St. Augustine, Florida, September 16-18, 2003.


18. (Invited Speaker) “Approaches to Post Graduate Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics – Georgia Tech MSPO Program”. Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. St. Augustine, Florida, September 16-18, 2003.

19. (Keynote Speaker) “Post-Graduate Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics”. Prosthetic and

Orthotic Educators Meeting, School of Health Sciences, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden, August 14-17, 2002.

20. (Session Moderator) “Team Management of Cerebral Palsy”, International Society for Prosthetics

and Orthotics. Dallas, Texas, November, 1999. Invited Lectures 1. Hovorka CF, Kogler GF, Gregor RF, Chang Y-H. Influencing motor behavior through

orthotic constraint of lower limb motion. Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA, March 3-4, 2017.

2. Hovorka CF, Kogler GF, Gregor RF, Chang Y-H. Motion control of a novel AFO maximizing leverage and stiffness – Gait study. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, February 19-21, 2015.

3. Hovorka CF, Hsieh K, Kogler GF, Gregor RF, Chang Y-H. Motion control of a novel AFO

maximizing leverage and stiffness – Static loading study. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, February 19-21, 2015.

4. Hovorka CF. Influencing motor behavior through constraint of lower limb movement.

Dissertation Defense. Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology. Atlanta, GA. December 12, 2014.

5. Hovorka CF, Sung J, Eckert K, Gregor RF, Chang YH. Muscle activation changes in response

to orthotic ankle constraint during walking. American Society of Biomechanics. Omaha, NE, September 6, 2013.

6. Hovorka CF. Neuromuscular activity increases with orthotic constraint of motion – emerging

evidence. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Boston, MA, September 9, 2012.

7. Hovorka CF. Neuromuscular Behavior and Orthotic Constraint of Lower Limb Movement.

Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, April 27, 2012.

8. Hovorka CF. Constraining Lower Limb Movement for Motor Learning and Rehabilitation.

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 24, 2012.


9. Hovorka CF. Constraining Lower Limb Movement for Motor Learning and Rehabilitation. School of Applied Physiology, Doctoral Student Seminar Series, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, September 14, 2011.

10. Hovorka CF, MacDonald, Pirouz, Hill M. Orthotics and Prosthetics in the New Millennium.

National Youth Leadership Forum in Medicine. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, July 23, 2009.

11. Hovorka CF. Exploring the Dynamics of Gait through a Lower Limb Rocker Simulation.

Biomechanics and Neural Control Seminar. Georgia Tech Center for Human Movement Studies. Atlanta, GA, June 6, 2008.

12. Hovorka CF. Case Studies in Lower Limb Orthotics. Emory Center for Rehabilitation

Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Atlanta, GA, May 13, 2008. 13. Hovorka CF. Orthotics and Prosthetics in the New Millennium. National Youth Leadership

Forum in Medicine. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, July 20, 2006. 14. Hovorka CF. Assessment of Literature Reviews in Orthotics and Prosthetics. American

Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Literature Review Workshop. Seattle, WA, January 21, 2005.

15. Hovorka CF. Creating a New Kind of Science Program in Prosthetics and Orthotics. 1st Annual

Georgia Institute of Technology College of Sciences Open House, Atlanta, GA, February 5, 2005.

16. Hovorka CF, Geil MD. Biomechanical outcomes of new techniques and technology in

transfemoral prosthetics: a case study approach. Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, China, August 1-6, 2004.

17. Hovorka CF. Approaches to Post Graduate Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics – Georgia

Tech MSPO Program. Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, China, August 1-6, 2004.

18. Hovorka CF. Biomechanical Outcomes of New Techniques and Technology in Transfemoral

Prosthetics: A Case Study Approach for Practitioners. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 25-28, 2004.

19. Hovorka CF. Update on the Georgia Tech Master of Science in Prosthetics Program National

Association of Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, April 25, 2003.

20. Hovorka CF. Summary Report on the Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators Meeting (POEM),

National Association of Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, April 25, 2003.


21. Hovorka CF. Approaches to Post-Graduate Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 20-22, 2003.

22. Hovorka CF. Unique Approaches to Post-Graduate Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics,

Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, February 7-8, 2003.

23. Hovorka CF. Progress Report on the St. Ambrose University Master of Orthotic Science

Program, American Prosthetics and Orthotics Semi Annual Meeting, Iowa City, IA, October, 2001.

24. Hovorka CF. St. Ambrose University, the First Master of Orthotic Science in the United States,

10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, July, 2001.

25. Hovorka CF. Evolution and Establishment of the St. Ambrose University Master of Orthotic

Science, Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Bloomingdale, IL, June, 2001.

26. Hovorka CF. Establishment of the St. Ambrose University Master of Orthotic Science,

American Prosthetics and Orthotics Semi Annual Meeting, Iowa City, IA, April, 2001.

27. Hovorka CF. St. Ambrose University Master of Orthotic Science, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 2001.

28. Hovorka CF. Concept of the St. Ambrose University Master of Orthotic Science, American

Prosthetics and Orthotics Semi Annual Meeting, Iowa City, IA, September, 2000.

29. Hovorka CF. Orthotic Treatment of Lower Extremity Fractures, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, February, 2000.

30. Hovorka CF. Orthotic Treatment of Foot Pathologies, Department of Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, February, 2000.

31. Hovorka CF. Cast Immobilization of the Acute Unstable Spine, Spinal Orthotics Course,

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Prosthetics-Orthotics Program and Parkland Memorial Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics, Dallas, TX, February, 2000.

32. Hovorka CF. Orthotic Treatment of Foot Disorders, In-Service for Parkland Memorial

Hospital Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Service, Dallas, TX, January, 2000.

33. Hovorka CF. Reducing Edema in the Lower Extremity of Hemiplegic Stroke Patients: A Non-

Pharmaceutical Approach. Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Nassau Bay, TX, July, 1999.


34. Hovorka CF. Lower Limb Prosthetics. Crestfield Hospital, Outpatient Rehabilitation In-Service

Education Series, Manchester, CT, June, 1998.

35. Hovorka CF. Spinal Pathology and Orthotic Treatment. Hospital for Special Care, Physician’s Continuing Education Series, New Britain, CT, May, 1998.

36. Hovorka CF. Hemodynamic Effects of Neuromusuclar Electrical Stimulation, Sequential

Pneumatic Compression, Leg Elevation, and Supine Resting on Lower Extremity Edema in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients. Graduate Research Seminar, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, May, 1998.

37. Hovorka CF. The Prosthetics and Orthotics Profession: Affecting Persons with Disability.

Manchester Community Technical College, Manchester, CT, February, 1998.

38. Hovorka CF, PD Faghri, and JJ Votto. Effects of ES-Induced and Voluntary Exercise of the Lower Limbs on the Cardiovascular System. New England American College of Sports Medicine, Regional Meeting, Providence, RI, September, 1997.

39. Hovorka CF, Faghri PD, and Votto JJ. Central Hemodynamic Responses to Loaded and Unloaded ES-Induced and Voluntary Contractions of the Lower Leg. 2nd Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Meeting, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, August, 1997.

40. Hovorka CF, Fahgri PD, Votto JJ, and Schoomaker J. The Effects of Electrical Calf Muscle

Stimulation and Voluntary Exercise on Venous Blood Flow. American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting, Denver, CO, May, 1997.

41. Hovorka CF. Orthotics and Prosthetics Database Information Search and Retrieval, Newington

Orthotic and Prosthetic Systems Clinical Staff Inservices, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Newington Campus, Newington, CT, March, 1996.

42. Hovorka CF. Prosthetic Management of a Bilateral Lower Limb Amputee Involving the Van-

New Rotation-Plasty, 9th Annual Mimi Cameo Covert Memorial Lecture, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, October, 1995.


Utilization in Young Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida Patients. International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, 8th World Congress, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, April, 1995.

44. Hovorka CF. Principles of Prosthetic Treatment for the Lower Limb Amputee, Hospital for

Special Care Clinical In-Services, New Britain, CT, March, 1995.

45. Hovorka CF. Orthotic Applications for the Limbs and Spine, An Overview of Treatment Principles and Types of Devices, Hospital for Special Care Clinical In-Services, New Britain, CT January, 1995.


46. Hovorka CF and Supan TJ. A Retrospective Review of Thermoplastic Ankle Foot Orthosis Utilization in a Pediatric Patient Population, Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July, 1994.

47. Hovorka CF. Orthotic Management of the Lower Limbs, Mount Sinai Hospital Clinical In-

Services, Hartford, CT, May, 1994.

48. Hovorka CF. Prosthetic Management of Van Nes Rotation-Plasty, Connecticut Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting, Wallingford, CT, April, 1994.

49. Hovorka CF. Research in a Clinical Setting, Newington Orthotic and Prosthetic Systems

Clinical Staff In-Services, Newington Children‘s Hospital, Newington, CT, April, 1994.

50. Hovorka CF. A Telephone Survey for the Unilateral Trans-Tibial Geriatric Amputee with Amputation Performed up to One Year Ago Secondary to Vascular Insufficiency, Resident Research Project Presentations, Newington Children’s Hospital, Newington, CT, December, 1993.

51. Hovorka CF. Van Nes Rotation-Plasty, Resident Case Presentations, Newington Children’s

Hospital, Newington, CT September and October, 1993.

52. Hovorka CF. Use of Computer Aided Design in Prosthetics, National Science Foundation Transition Program and Central Connecticut State University, Newington Children’s Hospital, Newington, CT, July, 1993.

53. Hovorka CF and Supan TJ. A Retrospective Review of Thermoplastic Ankle Foot Orthoses

Adjustments & Replacements in Patients Age Zero to 21, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Orlando, FL, October, 1992.

54. Hovorka CF. Pediatric Thermoplastic Ankle Foot Orthosis Treatment- A Retrospective

Review- 1982-1992, 6th Annual Mimi Cameo Covert Memorial Lecture, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, September, 1992.

55. Hovorka CF. Case Presentations in Orthotic Treatment. Southern Illinois University School of

Medicine Orthotic/Prosthetic Services, Springfield, IL:

Diabetes Mellitus, December, 1992 Friedreich’s Ataxia, October, 1992 Tibialis Posterior Tendon Insufficiency and Rupture, August, 1992 Lower Extremity Developmental Orthotic Treatments for the Pediatric Neuromotor

Impaired- A Review and Critique, July, 1992 Cerebral Palsy, Part II, July, 1992 Diabetic Neuroarthropathies, April, 1992 Cerebral Palsy, Part I, November, 1991 Plantar Fasciitis, October, 1991 Post-Poliomyelitis Syndrome, September, 1991


Myelomeningocele, August, 1991 Pes Valgoplanus Foot and Ankle Deformity, July, 1991 Cerebrovascular Accident, June, 1991

56. Hovorka CF. Staff In-Service Presentations. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Orthotic/Prosthetic Services, Springfield, IL: Ankle Foot Orthosis Engineering, June, 1992 Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses, General Clinical Indications, Design Principles and

Components, August, 1991 57. Hovorka, CF. Physiatry Residents Conference presentations on Prosthetic Treatment of the

Lower Limb Amputee. University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA: Knee Units for Above Knee Amputees, December, 1990 Knee Disarticulation Amputation – Prosthetic Aspects, November, 1990.

Invited Lectures: Undergraduate Students Supervised (Thesis and Non-Thesis Research) 1. Oludare S, Hovorka CF, Yan T, Chang YH, Kogler GF. Biomimetic rocker profile restores

shank progression during walking with orthotic ankle constraint. American Society of Biomechanics. Omaha, NE, September 6, 2013.

2. Oludare S, Hovorka CF. Biomimetic rocker profile restores lower limb progression when walking with constraint of ankle motion. Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, April 19, 2013.

3. Sung J, Eckert K, Hovorka CF, Chang YH. Muscle activation changes in response to orthotic

ankle constraint during walking. Georgia Tech Undergraduate Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, April 11, 2013.

4. Oludare SO, Yan T, Hovorka CF, Kogler GF, Chang YH. Biomimetic rocker profile preserves

lower limb forward progression when walking with orthotic ankle constraint. Georgia Tech Undergraduate Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, April 11, 2013.

5. Musicus M, Hovorka CF. Characterizing changes in plantarflexor activity in response to

orthotic ankle constraint. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Boston, MA, September 9, 2012.

Winner of the Lucille Becker Outstanding Research Award in Orthotic Science

6. Oludare SO, Hovorka CF. Biomimetic rocker profile restores lower limb rollover when walking with constraint of ankle-foot motion. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Boston, MA, September 9, 2012.


7. Oludare S, Hovorka CF. Preservation of dominant whole limb movement in response to orthotic constraint of dominant lower limb. Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, April 27, 2012

8. Cole D, Hovorka CF, Madden L, and Passariello L. Orthopedic Complications of Acquired Brain Injury: A Case Presentation, NeuroHealth for the New Millennium Interactive Conference Focusing on Brain Injury, Philadelphia, PA, September, 1999.

Undergraduate Students Supervised (Thesis Research) Simisola Oludare, BS Biomedical Engineering, “Influence of rocker profile footwear on rollover during walking”. Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, June, 2014. Graduate Students Supervised (Thesis Research) Emily Simonds, MS BioEngineering, “Variable stiffness foot orthosis – granular jamming innovation”. Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2016 Graduate Students Supervised (Non-Thesis Research) Megan Crawford, MS Prosthetics and Orthotics “Neuromuscular adaptation to length dependent orthotic constraint of lower limb movement”, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2012-2014. Marina Musicus, MS Prosthetics and Orthotics, “Characterizing changes in plantarflexor activity in response to orthotic ankle constraint”. Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2010-2012.

**Winner of Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic-Orthotic Research Capstone Award, 2012 **Winner of Otto and Lucille Becker Award for Applied Research in Orthotic Science, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, 2012

Michael Hansen, MS Prosthetics and Orthotics, “Influence of transverse rotation of tibia/fibula upon medial longitudinal arch dynamics”. Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2006-2007

Andrew Sawers, MS Prosthetics and Orthotics and Sarah Parsons, “Positive model temperature and its effect on stiffness and percent crystallinity of polypropylene samples”. Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2004-2005.

Steven Gaw, MS Prosthetics and Orthotics, “Prosthetic ankle/foot performance to external loads producing inversion and eversion”. Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2007-2008.

Lee Childers, MS Prosthetics and Orthotics, “Pedaling asymmetry in unilateral transtibial amputee cycling” Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2006-2007.


SERVICE Committee Participation Georgia Institute of Technology and School wide 2002 - 2016 MS in Prosthetics and Orthotics Program Admissions Committee 2010 – 2016 Prosthetics and Orthotics Capstone Research Award

(Committee Chair) 2003 – 2014 Graduate Program Directors Committee 1/2012 – 2/2012 School of Applied Physiology Assessment Committee

(Committee Chair) St. Ambrose University 2001 – 2002 General Education Degree Committee University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 1999 – 2000 Institutional Research Committee 1999 – 2000 Subcommittee on Research Information (Subcommittee Chair) Local, State, National and International Committees 2006 – present Advisor, National Youth Leadership Forum in Medicine 2012 – 2014 Board Member, Metropolitan Atlanta Paralympic Sports Coalition 2004 – 2010 Commissioner, National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education

(NCOPE) 2010 - 2011 NCOPE Futurity Committee (Pre-O&P Degree Formulation) 2006 - 2010 NCOPE Master’s Degree Curriculum Committee 2007 - 2010 NCOPE Policy Committee 2007 - 2010 NCOPE National Education Standards Committee American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) 2008 – 2012 AAOP Awareness Committee 2009 – 2012 AAOP Women in Orthotics and Prosthetics Co-Educational Mentorship

program 2005 – 2008 AAOP Publications Committee 2006 – 2007 AAOP Research Council 2005 – 2007 AAOP Grants Committee 2004 – 2006 National Association of Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators

(Secretary/Treasurer) 08/2007-10/2007 Joint Credentials Committee of Canada, Advanced Degree Planning for

Prosthetics and Orthotics 07/2007 – 06/2010 Advanced Degree Assessment Committee, British Columbia Institute of

Technology, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Conference Committees 6/2007-4/2008 Clinical Content Committee, American Academy of Orthotists and

Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium 2001 – 2002 Convening Committee, Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators Meeting,

Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden


Editorial Board 2004 – 2014 Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics Journal Peer Review 2004 – present Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics 2012 IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering Grant Review Panel Member 12/2016 Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research

Programs (CDMRP) in Orthotics Textbook, Magazine and Web Site Peer Review 2003 – present Advisory Board, The O&P Edge Magazine 2012 – present SLACK Inc. Healthcare Textbooks and Journals 2002 – present Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center

(Health Careers in Georgia) Community Service 2008 – 2016 Tier I Judge (Grades 9-12) Georgia State Science and Engineering Fair

(Medicine and Health) 2005-2013 National Youth Leadership Forum in Medicine, Prosthetic and Orthotic

Career Day 2010 Clinical Mentor, Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinical Service, Orange Walk

Town and Belize City, Belize 2008 Grand Awards Judge (Grades 9-12) 59th Annual Intel International Science

and Engineering Fair (Medicine and Health) 2000 – 2002 Quad City Health Consortium 1999 – 2000 Northwest Dallas/Fort Worth Independent School District Annual K-12

Science Fair (Judge for Grades 9-12) Undergraduate and Graduate Students Supervised (Thesis and Non-Thesis Research) 1. Adrienne Dooley, (Biomedical Engineering), “Development and assessment of a novel heel

footwear system to facilitate rollover dynamics during gait”. Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2017 - present.

2. Sarah Bernardes, (Biomedical Engineering), “Development and assessment of a novel heel

footwear system to facilitate rollover dynamics during gait)” Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2016-present

3. Ashleigh Fults, (Biomedical Engineering), “Development and assessment of a novel heel

footwear system to facilitate rollover dynamics during gait”. Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2015 - present

Winner of the Spring 2017 Georgia Tech President’s Undergraduate Research Salary Award


4. Olivia Lodise, (Biomedical Engineering), “Assessment of a muscle activation patterns in

response to orthotic constraint of lower limb motion”, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2015-2016. 5. Anthony Nguyen (Mechanical Engineering), “Cadaveric comparative assessment of the motion

capabilities of a novel carbon composite AFO and plastic solid AFO”, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2014-2016.

6. Allison Moczynski (Biomedical Engineering), “Assessment of a muscle activation patterns in

response to orthotic constraint of lower limb motion”, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2016. 7. Kyle Schadt, (Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering), “Prediction of muscle activation

to prolonged orthotic ankle constraint)”, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2015-2016. Winner of the Spring 2016 Georgia Tech President’s Undergraduate Research

Salary Award 8. Nafiz Sheikh (Biomedical Engineering), “Muscle activation compensation output of proximal

muscles to orthotic ankle constraint), Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2013-2015. Winner of the Spring 2014 Georgia Tech President’s Undergraduate Research

Salary Award

9. Heather Noyes (Biomedical Engineering), “Assessment of a muscle activation patterns in response to orthotic constraint of lower limb motion”, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2014-2015.

10. Morgan Hinchey (Biomedical Engineering), “Comparative analysis of footwear rollover

performance in AFO-footwear combinations”, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2014-2015. Winner of the Spring 2015 Georgia Tech President’s Undergraduate Research

Salary Award 11. Simisola Oludare, (Biomedical Engineering) “Performance of a biomimetic rocker profile

footwear system)”, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2011-2014. Winner of the Fall 2012 and Fall 2013 Georgia Tech President’s Undergraduate

Research Salary Award Winner of Fall 2013 Travel Award to present research at American Society of

Biomechanics, Omaha, Nebraska Winner of Fall 2012 Georgia Tech President’s Undergraduate Research Travel

Award to present research at American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts

12. Tiffany Yan (Biomedical Engineering) “Mass and inertial effects of AFO-footwear combination”, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2012-2014.

Winner of the Fall 2013 Georgia Tech President’s Undergraduate Research Salary Award

Winner of Fall 2013 Travel Award to present research at American Society of Biomechanics, Omaha, Nebraska


13. Jaemin Sung, (Biomedical Engineering), “Muscle activation output patterns in response to orthotic ankle constraint”, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2012-2013.

Winner of the Spring 2013 Georgia Tech President’s Undergraduate Research Salary Award

Winner of Fall 2013 Travel Award to present research at American Society of Biomechanics, Omaha, Nebraska

14. Jenna Fair, (Biomedical Engineering), “Assessment of a muscle activation patterns in response

to orthotic constraint of lower limb motion”, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2013-2014.

15. Kathryne Eckert (Biomedical Engineering) “Assessment of a muscle activation patterns in response to orthotic constraint of lower limb motion”, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2012-2013.

16. Nitesh Singh, (Biomedical Engineering), “Innovation of a dual belt treadmill for 3-D motion

analysis”, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2011-2012. 17. Megan Crawford, (Psychology), “Assessment of a muscle activation patterns in response to

orthotic constraint of lower limb motion”. Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, 2011-2012 18. Vladislav Voizanov (Biomedical Engineering), “Methods to quantify motion control functions

of a custom ankle foot orthosis system”. Cooperative Summer Research Experience between Louisiana Tech and Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, May-August, 2012.

Awarded National Science Foundation Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program Grant

19. Katherine Hsieh, (Exercise Science), “In vitro and in vivo motion control validation of a custom ankle foot orthosis system”. Cooperative Summer Research Experience between University of Georgia and Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, May-August, 2013.

Awarded National Science Foundation Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program Grant

SPECIALTY COURSES ATTENDED Clinical Techniques: Optimizing AFO Function: Tuning, Wedging and Trimline Considerations, 37th Annual American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Scientific Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 19, 2011. Instructional Course: Bonato P. Wearable Technology and its Applications in Rehabilitation. 22nd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, July 5, 2009. Instructional Course: Cavanagh P. Clinical Foot and Ankle Biomechanics. 22nd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, July 5, 2009.


9th Annual Amputee Mobility Workshop, Amputee Coalition of America Annual Education Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 16, 2007 OMEGA Training for University Instructors, Ohio Willow Wood, Mount Sterling, OH, July 17-18, 2006. Tracer CAD Premier Standard Seminar (including Omega System), Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, February 13-14, 2003. Alpha Liner and Techniques for Proper Foot Selection, Ohio Willow Wood, Mount Sterling, OH, February 28-March 1, 2003. Advances in Lower Extremity Prosthetics: Prosthetic Feet, Otto Bock Health Care, Marietta, GA, July 18, 2002 Introduction to Statistical Analysis Software for Windows, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, February, 2000. Springlite Prosthetics & Orthotics, The Springlite Prosthesis System, Newington Orthotic and Prosthetic Systems, Newington, CT, June, 1998. Total Environment Control Interface Systems, Newington Orthotic and Prosthetic Systems, Hartford, CT, February, 1995. Ischial Containment Socket Design for the Above Knee Amputee, Newington Children’s Hospital, Newington, CT, November, 1994. The Application and Fabrication of the Flex Foot System, Newington Children’s Hospital, Newington, CT, September, 1994. Clinical Gait Analysis: A Focus on Interpretation, Newington Children’s Hospital, Newington, CT, April, 1993. Myoelectrically Controlled Upper Extremity System Myobock, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, February, 1991. PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS ATTENDED Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 24-25, 2017. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Chicago, IL, March 2-4, 2017. Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, April 22, 2016.


American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 10-12, 2016. Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, April 24, 2015. Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 27-28, 2015. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 19-21, 2015. Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, April 26-27, 2014. Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, April 25, 2014. 37th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Omaha, NE, September 4-7, 2013. Orthotics Technology Forum International Conference, Atlanta, GA, May 31, 2013. Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, April 27, 2013. Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, April 19, 2013. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Orlando, FL, February 20-23, 2013. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Boston, MA, September 7-9, 2012. Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, April 27, 2012. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Atlanta, GA, March 21-24, 2012. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Orlando, FL, March 17-19, 2011. National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education Futurity Committee (formerly Five-in-Five Committee), Orlando, FL, March 16, 2011. Neurorehabilitation Symposium, Shepherd Center and Hocoma, Atlanta, GA, August 27-28, 2010. National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education Five-in-Five Committee, St. Petersburg, FL, May 19, 2010.


American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Chicago, IL, February 24-27, 2010. National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Commissioners Spring Meeting, Chicago, IL, February 23, 2010. National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Commissioners Summer Meeting and Strategic Planning Meeting, Portland, OR, July 18-19, 2009. 9th Biennial Footwear Biomechanics Symposium, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa, July 10-12, 2009. 22nd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, July 5-9, 2009. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Atlanta, GA, March 4-7, 2009. National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Commissioners Annual Spring Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 3, 2009. National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Commissioners Annual Spring Meeting, Chicago, IL, September 9, 2008. Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, April 26, 2008. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Orlando, FL, February 27-March 1, 2008. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics Annual Editorial Board Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 1, 2008 National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Commissioners Annual Winter Meeting, Orlando, FL, February 26, 2008. National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Residency Standards and Outcomes Committee Meeting, Chicago, IL, January 11, 2008. Joint Credentials Committee of Canada, Advanced Degree Planning for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 27, 2007. Workshop on Formulation of Educational Objectives in Prosthetics and Orthotics Curriculum, Las Vegas, NV, September 17, 2007. Master’s Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Development of a National Curriculum Guide, Las Vegas, NV, September 16, 2007.


12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 29-August 3, 2007. National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Commissioners Summer Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 28, 2007. National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Residency Standards and Outcomes Meeting, Chicago, IL, June 29, 2007. National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Commissioners Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 20, 2007. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. San Francisco, CA, March 21-24, 2007. Prosthetics and Orthotics Master’s Degree Curriculum Planning. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, February 23-24, 2007. National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Commissioners Annual Summer Meeting and Strategic Planning Meeting, Portland, OR July, 2006. Blaze Sports Running Camp for Persons with Limb Loss, Warm Springs, GA, March 18, 2006. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 1-4, 2006. Education Summit: Strategic Planning for Upgrading Orthotic and Prosthetic Schools to the Entry-Level Master’s Degree, Scottsdale, AZ, February 11, 2006. National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, February 10, 2006. Development of Standards and Guidelines for the Orthotics and Prosthetics Profession: Literature Review, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists/Project Quantum Leap, Seattle, WA, January 21, 2006. Professional Science Master’s Degree Programs, Biennial Conference, Washington, D.C., October 6-7, 2005. Funding the Future of Orthotics and Prosthetics, Seattle, WA, June 2005. Education Summit: Forecasting the Future of Orthotics and Prosthetics, New Orleans, LA, April, 2005. 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, China, August 1-6, 2004.


American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 25-28, 2004 Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. St. Augustine, FL, September 16-18, 2003. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 20-22, 2003. Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, February 7-8, 2003. Symposium on Advances in Prosthetics and Orthotics (Sponsored by Atlanta Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc.), Atlanta, GA, September 27-28, 2002. Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators Meeting, School of Health Sciences, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden, August 14-17, 2002. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March, 2002. American Prosthetics and Orthotics Semi Annual Meeting, Iowa City, IA, October, 2001. 10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, July, 2001. Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Bloomingdale, IL, June, 2001. American Prosthetics and Orthotics Semi Annual Meeting, Iowa City, IA, April, 2001. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Dallas, TXs, March, 2001. Geriatric Rehabilitation: Principles & Practices in the Care of the Elderly in an Evolving Health Care Arena, Davenport, IA, October, 2000. American Prosthetics and Orthotics Semi Annual Meeting, Iowa City, IA, September, 2000. Second Annual Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Scientific Day, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, June, 2000. Issues on Aging: Maintaining Your Health and Independence, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, April, 2000. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March, 2000. International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Team Management of Cerebral Palsy, Dallas, TX, November, 1999.


Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Nassau Bay, TX, July, 1999. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Continuing Education Conference 4-98, Albany, NY, October, 1998. Athletic Injuries of the Knee, The William Backus Hospital Trauma Department Seminar, Ledyard, CT, May, 1998. New England Chapter, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Fall Meeting, Burlington, VT, October, 1997. American College of Sports Medicine New England Regional Meeting, Providence, RI, September, 1997. International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society, 2nd Annual Conference, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, August, 1997. American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting, Denver, CO, May, 1997 International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society, 1st Annual Conference, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, May, 1996. Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Association, 7th Annual Meeting, Farmington, CT, May, 1996. 9th Annual Mimi Cameo Covert Memorial Lecture, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, October, 1995. 8th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, April, 1995. Canadian Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists Biennial Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July, 1994. Connecticut Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting, Wallingford, CT, April, 1994. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association/American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists/Region I/New England Meeting, Framingham, MA, September, 1993. Contemporary Care Issues of the Lower Extremity Amputee, Lawrence and Memorial Hospital Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, New London, CT, May, 1993. Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference, Newington Children’s Hospital, Newington, CT, May, 1993. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Orlando, FL, October, 1992.


The 6th Annual Mimi Cameo Covert Memorial Lecture, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, September, 1992. Southern Illinois University Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Spring Visiting Professor, Springfield, IL, May 1992. Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and Region VI American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Spring Combined Business & Scientific Seminar, Rosemont, IL, March, 1992. The 5th Annual Mimi Cameo Covert Memorial Lecture, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, September, 1991. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Region VI and American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Midwest Chapter Joint Assembly, Indianapolis, IN, June, 1991. Southern Illinois University Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Spring Visiting Professor, Springfield, IL, May 1991. Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Spring Scientific Seminar, Chicago, IL, April, 1991. Northwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Spring Scientific Seminar, Spokane, WA, May, 1990.

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