The Limb Preservation Foundation
Learning Lab
Sessions from the 2023 Symposium
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anger, isolation, insomnia, depression, nightmares and flashbacks are common in the aftermath of limb treatment. This session offers a wide range of ideas, resources and coping strategies.
- Ilene Brandon, LPC
- Wendy Clyne, PSY
- Kristine McGuire, LCSW, CCTP
- Guy Lev, PT, DPT, COMT, Moderator
An incredible evolution is taking place before our eyes to make prosthetics more responsive, lifelike and natural. Learn from top experts on the latest developments along with perspectives from a patient tester.
- Tommaso Lenzi, PhD
- Alec McMorris
- Samantha Joanne Payne, MBE
- Larry Borowsky, Moderator
Learn about the art and science of limb preservation as an alternative to amputation. We’ll learn how allograft bone replacement, akin to organ donation, is an important part of limb preservation. We’ll meet an incredible young survivor benefiting from the latest innovations.
- Matthew Iorio, MD
- Maria Geis
- Kevin Whitten
- Jennifer Moe, Moderator
Sessions from the 2022 Symposium
Learn about osseointegration from a patient who has OI in three limbs, a surgeon who will discuss who is a good fit for OI and different types of implants along with a physical therapist on the rehab side OI as well as biomechanical advantages.
- Nick Kimmel, patient
- Daniel Lerman, MD
- Guy Lev, PT
- Nicole Ehrhart, VMD, moderator
Attend this session to learn about residual limb care, how it changes over time, how to minimize fall risks, and learn the latest in prosthetic research. You will hear about research conducted on sweat and skin for amputees and why it matters. Participants will gain insight through research findings on post-traumatic growth (PTG) and research specific to limb loss.
- Eric Weber, LCPO
- Colby Hansen, MD
- Erin Jacklin, Psy.D
- Jenna McMullin, moderator
In this session, you will learn how to build your care team, learn the language of limb difference, gain insight on timelines for prosthetics and insurance, how to interview prosthetists as well as how to prepare yourself for the rehabilitation process, maintain your strength, and how to get support for complications that may arise.
- Guy Lev, PT
- Glen Thompson, CPO
- Michelle Oliveti, MSPT
- Erika Kaye, moderator
Gain a future view of prosthetics by learning about the emerging technology, both near-term and innovations of the future. You will learn about research findings on optimal functionality as well as powered vs. passive and running vs. walking prosthetics. Get a glimpse of products being studied today for future development.
- Eric Weber, LCPO
- Alena Grabowski, Ph.D
- Tommaso Lenzi, Ph.D
- Nicole Ehrhart, VDM, moderator
Living Your Best Life
Navigating the Patient Journey
Watch the patient symposium to learn more about how to overcome limb challenges. Featuring Daniel Lerman, MD, a specialist in the care of adult and pediatric patients with benign and malignant tumors of the bone and soft tissue. Alyssa Liddle, a cancer survivor and amputee. Susan Brochstein, a limb patient caregiver. Hosted by Jenna McMullin, a survivor of a limb-threatening condition and the VP of Communication for Lockheed Martin
- Daniel Lerman, MD
- Alyssa Liddle
- Susan Brochstein
- Jenna McMullin, moderator
From Hope to Possibilities: Expert Panel’s Top 10 Tips for Complete Limb Care Recovery
Learn about Osseointegration
The Learning Lab is sponsored by
The Jimmerson’s
