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Prosthetics and Orthotics 101: Understanding Devices, Patient Goals, and the Rehabilitation Journey

Date/Time: September 9, 2026, 12 PM ET

This insider session provides a practical overview of prosthetics and orthotics, including key terminology, device types, component selection, patient goals, and the rehabilitation process. Attendees will learn how prosthetic and orthotic devices are made, how clinical teams evaluate patient needs, and how advanced technologies such as microprocessor control, myoelectric control, targeted muscle reinnervation, and pattern recognition are influencing care. The session will also highlight the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, patient and family education, real-world therapy environments, and coordinated support throughout the rehabilitation journey.

What You’ll Learn:

Common prosthetic and orthotic terminology
Lower and upper limb prosthetic considerations
Orthotic goals and design options
How devices are fabricated, fitted, and adjusted
The role of multidisciplinary care and therapy
Considerations for complex cases and advanced technologies

Who Should Attend: Claims professionals, nurse case managers, adjusters, workers’ compensation teams, rehabilitation professionals, and anyone involved in supporting patients with prosthetic, orthotic, or complex mobility needs. Please be sure not to share your link to the program. Each attendee must register under their own name/email to receive a unique link to join the webinar. The session will be hosted on Zoom. If you're able to access Zoom on a work device, consider using a personal device to join the session.

ADJUSTER CEUs approved as of 7/27/2026 - More states pending!: AK, AL, AR, CA (Ind, WC), DE, FL (Opt), ID, LA, MN, MS, MT (General, WC), NC, NH (Multi, WC), NM, NV, OK, OR (L&H, WC), RI, TX, UT, VT (WC), WV

CRC, National Nurse