2024 NORTHERN PLAINS CHAPTER MEETING-EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

Please join us for the Northern Plains Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists 2024 Annual Fall Seminar.

See details below:

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE ARE ONLY TAKING ONLINE REGISTRATION THIS YEAR. EARLY BIRD IS A DISCOUNTED RATE. A MONTH BEFORE THE MEETING, RATES WILL INCREASE. SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE $750 SO GET YOUR SEAT EARLY.

CREDIT CARD ONLY.

*Credits to be announced

*Refunds will be granted at the discretion of the planning board. Please reach out to [email protected] to process a refund.

Meeting subject to change following CDC guidelines and COVID restrictions.

2024 NPC AAOP

Chapter Officers:

Kaylee Stencel, CO/LO, President

Cori Hook, CPO/LPO , MSOP President Elect

Brittney Gibson, CPO/LPO, MSOP Vice-President

Lindsey Kline, CPO/LPO, MSOP Treasurer

Al Johnson, COA, O&P Resident Secretary

Directors:

Tony Fruci, CP/LP

Beth Ashley CPO/LPO

Academic Liaison:

Katie Voss, CO/LO

ATTENTION ORTHOTISTS, PROSTHETISTS, PEDORTHISTS & TECHNICIANS

Annual Business Meeting Announcement

The Northern Plains Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists will hold its annual business meeting on Friday, November 8th, 2024 in conjunction with the annual fall seminar.

Hilton 3900 American Boulevard West | Bloomington, MN 55437

CONCESSIONS PROVIDED:

 Complimentary open lot and covered parking- ramp located behind the building

 Complimentary WiFi in guestrooms and meeting space

 Complimentary shuttle service to/from airport, Mall of America and a 5 mile radius (based on availability & reservation)

RESERVATION METHOD:

Individuals on Own: Individuals will be making their own reservations via a group booking site, HiltonLink, or by calling the reservations department directly at 844-856-8554

Tenative Schedule below:

Northern Plains Chapter of AAOP Fall Meeting

Thursday 11/7/2024

7:30-8:00 Exhibits Open Registration and breakfast

8:00-8:30 Welcome and AAOP update

Tara Wright, MSOP, CPO, LPO, FAAOP AAOP Updates 30 minutes

8:30-9:15 Al Ingersol, CP

9:15-10:00 Andrea Paulson, MD- Toe Walking

10:00-10:30 Exhibits Open Break in Garden Ballroom

10:30-12:00 Sue Sohrweide, PT Foot Biomechanics/Evaluation and Gait Analysis Guiding Orthotic Prescription

12:00-1:00 Exhibits Open Lunch in Garden Ballroom

1:00-2:00 Andrea Paulson, MD Patient Experience - 10 Ways to Connect with Patients When You Are Not Feeling It

2:00-3:00 Lu Aadland, CPO Stance Control

3:00-3:15 Exhibits Open Break in Garden Ballroom

3:15-4:00 Wade Hallstrom, Orthotic Prosthetic Assistant “Prosthetic Tech Tips”

4:00-5:00 Chip Taylor

5:00-7:00 Happy Hour with drinks and Hors d’oeuvres

Friday 11/08/2024

7:00-8:00 Exhibits Open Registration and breakfast

7:30-8:00 Business meeting

8:00-8:30 MSOPP and AOPA Updates8:30-9:30 Allard- Solutions for Contracture Management with Dynamic Joints utilizing a Multidisciplinary Team Approach

9:30-10:00 Ed Haddon, CO History of O&P Education

10:00-10:30 Exhibits Open Break in Garden Ballroom

10:30-11:30 Pamela Lang, MD Growth-Related Sports Injuries

11:30-12:30 Greg Mattson Technical Production Management

12:30-1:30 Exhibits Open Lunch in Garden Ballroom MSOPP Raffle

1:30-2:30 Molly Linquist, CPO Prosthetic Case Studies

2:30-3:30 Greg Mattson TBD

Host or Publisher Northern Plains Chapter Board and Directors of AAOP