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Industry Partners
At the Academy, we are incredibly grateful for the invaluable support of our Industry Partners. Their expertise, dedication, and commitment to advancing the field of O&P play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care and professional development.
For over 35 years, ALPS South has been at the forefront of prosthetic innovation, consistently delivering high-quality devices and outstanding customer service, making it a preferred choice for prosthetists worldwide. By prioritizing innovation and deeply understanding the needs of prosthetic technicians and users, ALPS has developed a diverse range of solutions—from liners and sleeves to skin care products, socks, vacuum pumps, feet, and the new cutting-edge ProStride™. |
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Allard is thrilled to unveil our first prosthetic foot, Meracus®. See how we have used our 25 years of carbon composite expertise to bring you the industry’s first pure composite foot! Check out the precision and quality of partial foot prostheses and contracture management orthoses meticulously crafted in our new SmartFAB Central Fabrication Facility. Let us show you the design and benefits of our new autoclaved, lightweight carbon footplate that mirrors the foot’s silhouette for a more comfortable fit in the shoe. |
A global leader in non-invasive orthopaedics that helps people live a life without limitations. A recognized “Technology Pioneer” with a rich history, Össur focuses on improving people’s mobility through the delivery of innovative technologies in Prosthetics and Bracing & Supports. Successful patient and clinical outcomes are further empowered by Össur’s educational programs and business solutions. |
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Headquartered in Warren, MI, College Park Industries manufactures custom-built prosthetic solutions for people of all activity levels. Our story began in 1988. Since then, we’ve created a variety of innovative products like the hydraulic Odyssey K2 foot. College Park now offers a full line of customizable foot systems, quality knees, and endoskeletal components—all made in America with care.
Surestep partners with O&P professionals to provide a full range of custom-fabricated orthoses designed to enhance pediatric patients’ quality of life. With uniquely flexible, proprietary plastic, Surestep’s devices provide dynamic stability, along with optimal fit, function, and comfort.
ST&G USA Corporation is committed to the vision of providing excellent service to meet the needs of our customers. ST&G is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company committed to delivering and maintaining current manufacturing standards of products offered, developing new innovation, and standardized administrative business practices in order to achieve complete customer satisfaction. |
OPIE Software is the comprehensive end-to-end practice management solution for orthotics and prosthetics professionals. Our innovative platform empowers practices with seamless communication, O&P-specific clinical forms, integrated outcome measures, and efficient fab management. OPIE streamlines inventory management, billing processes, and provides robust reporting capabilities to drive practice success. With features like auto-posting insurance payments, electronic claims submissions, and WayStar integrations, OPIE ensures confidence in your billing practices. Our visual dashboards offer micro and macro views of your practice’s health, allowing you to easily identify trends and opportunities. Join the new era of practice management with OPIE Software – where efficiency meets excellence in patient care.
Based in Mount Sterling, Ohio, WillowWood Global is an industry leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of prosthetic products, including liners, feet, vacuum systems and components. Recognized for its products’ superior innovation, quality, and patient outcomes, WillowWood’s portfolio includes the Alpha® family of liners, including the first myoelectric Alpha® Control Liner, the META® family of feet, the LimbLogic® vacuum system, and now the XtremityTT® socket system. For over 117 years, WillowWood’s prosthetic products have helped individuals with limb loss find comfort and functionality, remain active and live life to the fullest.
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At Spinal Technology, we're committed to advancing scoliosis treatment through collaborative expertise and shared knowledge. As specialists in orthotic solutions for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, which affects 2-5% of children, we understand that successful treatment requires seamless coordination among healthcare practitioners, families, and support teams. We go beyond manufacturing orthoses, offering comprehensive expertise and educational resources to enhance patient care. Our foundation is built on clear, evidence-based principles of effective bracing, and we're dedicated to supporting healthcare providers with the tools and knowledge needed for optimal patient outcomes.
Thuasne LLC is a leader in orthopedic manufacturing and is renowned for custom fabrication of KO, AFO and KAFO orthoses, proprietary composite technology, and exclusive manufacturing processes for knits and compression products. Thuasne LLC is a subsidiary of The Thuasne Group, founded in 1847 and located Saint-Etienne, France. Knit-Rite was purchased by Thuasne Group in January 2021. Thuasne is leading Knit-Rite into the future along side it's other US acquisitions including Townsend and Lantz Medical. |
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Aether Biomedical is a medical robotics startup focused on building the next generation of bionic limbs. Our product Zeus is a multi-action bionic limb, featuring the strongest grip strength in the world. Zeus is extremely robust and 100% locally repairable by the clinician in under 60 minutes. All of this is available at a very attractive, reimbursable price point.
Coapt is the maker of Complete Control advanced pattern recognition myoelectric control technology for upper limb prosthetics. Our re-engineered Gen2 controller kit unleashes an unprecedented level of personal, intuitive control, making prostheses function more naturally for those with upper limb amputation or congenital limb difference.
IBT is a translational research company dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with upper limb differences. Our innovative solutions include Glide, a new myoelectric control system that enhances the functionality of myoelectric prostheses through a personalized, scalable approach, and FlexCell, a versatile and flexible battery system designed specifically for prosthetic use.
The O&P EDGE has been the industry’s leading and most-read publication among O&P professionals since 2002. We deliver an in-depth look at every aspect of the industry, building on the past and looking toward the future. Our audience comprises over 16,000 print readers, 91,000+ monthly site visitors, and 15,000 weekly newsletter recipients who lead and guide the O&P profession.
Partnership is what we believe in. We understand your priority is patient care, so it’s our mission to expand our business to give you back time to spend with your patients. We continue to provide exceptional service and explore new ways to save you money on material costs, but we've made it an objective to deliver more than just products. |
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) is the comprehensive credentialing organization whose mission is to establish and advocate for the highest patient care and organizational standards in the provision of safe and effective orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic services. Since 1948, ABC has proudly served the profession.
Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Fillauer is a global leader in orthotic and prosthetic innovation that empowers clinicians and patients to achieve their best functional outcomes. With manufacturing and R&D locations in Tennessee, Utah, Colorado, and Sweden, Fillauer supports a strong upper limb product line, a robust offering of prosthetic feet, a variety of orthotic devices, and a collection of tools, equipment, components, and materials. Founded over a century ago, Fillauer is dedicated to helping individuals with limb loss and limited mobility return to daily activities and achieve new heights. For more information, visit www.fillauer.com.
OPED, founded in 1993 near Munich, is a market leader in the field of orthoses in Germany and Switzerland. The company has operations at six locations worldwide with over 500 employees. OPED supports hospitals, health professionals, users and patients with its innovative treatment opportunities. With comprehensive after-care concepts, patients are looked after from the start of their medical care until their full recovery. |
Click Medical® brings life-changing adjustable technology to the O&P industry. While increasing comfort, mobility, and independence with a twist of a dial. The sky's the limit when it comes to design possibilities. Click’s mission is to empower millions of people with physical limitations to reach their peak potential. Click Medical's most popular kit is RevoFit.
FIOR & GENTZ was founded in 1997, in Lunenburg, Germany. Ever since it has been dedicated exclusively to the development of the most advanced technology for lower-extremity orthotics. Our products are grounded in scientific evidence and research, that proves the effectiveness of our technology in the treatment of patients affected by musculoskeletal neurological conditions.
Invent Medical is a family company that utilizes 3D Printing and a fully digital workflow to offer the world’s most advanced and trusted 3D printed O&P products. Our mission is simple: Helping through innovation. We leverage cutting-edge technology to help you improve your patients’ lives.
We are group of people dedicated to helping those with partial hand amputations by developing and manufacturing robust, durable, and reliable prosthetic fingers aimed at enabling people to do the things they love.
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