John William Michael

2005 Wild Rose Trail

Portage, IN 46368

312-577-0990

1982: University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, Illinois

M.Ed., Technical Education

1977-79: Northwestern University Medical School Chicago, Illinois

Orthotic Certificate Program Prosthetic-Orthotic Center

1976: Northwestern University Medical School Chicago, Illinois

Long-term Prosthetic Certificate Program Prosthetic-Orthotic Center

1967-71: Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan

B.S., Psychology, Magna Cum Laude

1999-on: CPO Services, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota

President & CEO

1992-99: Otto Bock USA Minneapolis, Minnesota Director of Professional and Technical Services

1985-92: Duke University Medical Center Durham, North Carolina

Assistant Clinical Professor & Director, Department of Prosthetics & Orthotics

1982-85: North Shore Orthopedics Highland Park, Illinois

Director, Prosthetic Services

1981-82: Scheck & Siress, Inc. Oak Park, Illinois

Clinical Prosthetist-Orthotist

1978-81: Northwestern University Medical School Chicago, Illinois

Assistant Director, Prosthetic Education Prosthetic-Orthotic Center

1976-78: Scheck & Siress, Inc. Oak Park, Illinois

Clinical Prosthetist

1971-75: Wabash Valley Hospital Mental Health Center West Lafayette, Indiana

Psychiatric Caseworker

1998 Fellow, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists

1998 Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare

1998 International Who's Who of Professionals

1997 Distinguished Practitioner Award

(American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists)

1992 Outstanding Clinician Award

(American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists)

1991 Silicone Esthetic Restorations (Life-Like Lab)

1990 Myoelectric control systems (University of New Brunswick)

1990 Fellow, International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics

1988 Boston, Systek, Steeper prostheses (Liberty Mutual)

1987 Silicone Suction Socket Design (Durr-Fillauer)

1986 Advanced Hip Disarticulation/Transpelvic Design (CAPO)

1986 International Who's Who In Medicine (Cambridge)

1986 Electronic Prostheses (Hosmer Dorrance)

1985 Scandinavian Flexible Sockets (Durr-Fillauer)

1985 Prosthetic Knee Mechanisms (University of CA, LA)

1985 First Place, Technical Awards (Oak Park Video Festival)

1983 Utah Electronic Arm (University of Utah)

1981 Professional Recognition Award (Continuing Education)

1981 Board Certification - Orthotics

1980 Myoelectric Prosthetics (Otto Bock)

1978 Veteran's Administration Qualified - Prosthetics

1977 Board Certification - Prosthetics

National Institutes of Health (National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research)

--Program Committee, Prosthetic/Orthotic Conferences (1991-92)

--Guest Editor (1992)

--Editorial Board (1981-1996)

--Contributing Editor (1997 on)

--Chair Emeritus, US-ISPO (1996-1999)

--Chair, US-ISPO (1993-1995)

--Treasurer, US-ISPO (1991-93)

--Member (1978-on)

--Fellow (1990-on)

--Steering Committee, VII World Congress (1991-92)

--Advisor to Latin American ISPO Association (1996 - on)

--Official Consultant, Committee on Prosthetics, Orthotics,

and Rehabilition (1988-1993)

--Member (1990-1994)

--Past President (1990)

--Consultant to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (1986-1995)

--Continuing Education Committee (1984-1988); Chairman (1985-1988)

--Strategic Planning Committee (1986)

--Finance Committee; Chairman (1986)

--Past President, Midwest Chapter (1984)

--Peer Review Examination Board, Wisconsin Chapter (1984-85)

--Written Examination Revision Committee (1982-87); Chairman (1986-87)

--Long Range Examination Development Committee (1990 on)

--Clinical Practice Assessment Committee (1991-1994)

--H.C.F.A. Coding Committee (1995-2000)

--H.C.F.A. Representative, State of NC (1987-92)

--Strategic Planning Conference - Phoenix, AZ (1987)

--Medicare/HCPCS Workshop (1987)

--Editorial Board, Orthotics & Prosthetics (1982-87)

--H.C.F.A. Advisory Committee (1984-85)

--Editorial Advisory Group, Almanac (1999 on)

--Director (1983-85)

--Member (1983-1985)

--Director (1986-88)

--Member (1985-92)

--Chairman (1990)

--Member (1988-1990)

-2000-

The Globalization of Prosthetic Practices Newport Beach, CA

International Congress on Advances in Prosthetics

Use of Consultants in Clinical Prosthetic & Orthotic Practice Leipzig, GERMANY

Reha Teknik World Congress

Visual Gait Analysis of Prosthetic Ambulation Chicago, Illinois

Northwestern University Medical Center

Principles of Lower Limb Prostheses and Orthoses Chicago, Illinois

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Kinematics & Kinetics of Normal and Prosthetic Gait West Orange, New Jersey

Kessler Rehabilitation Institute

Implications of Shear Stress and Repetitive Loading in P&O Rochester, Minnesota

American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, Great Plains Chapter

Transfemoral Prostheses: Past, Present, and Future Glasgow, Scotland

British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists UNITED KINGDOM

Prosthetic & Orthotic Resources on the World Wide Web Willemstad, Curacao

International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics DUTCH ANTILLES

Prosthetic Management of the Bilateral Upper Limb Amputee San Diego, California

American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists

-1999-

Using the Internet as a Business Tool Reno, Nevada

American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association

Centralized Fabrication: Salvation or Damnation? Boston, Massachusetts

XIV INTERBOR World Congress

Clinical Application of a Microprocessor-Controlled Prosthetic Knee Chicago, Illinois

American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, Midwest Chapter

Introduction to Orthotic Prescription Principles Dallas, Texas

University of Texas

{NOTE: Due to the volume of international presentations while working for the Otto Bock Group, this section was not updated between 1992-1998.}

-1992-

ACOPPRA 1992: Prosthetics & Orthotics in Central America White Bear Lake, MN

American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, Minnesota Chapter

Hip Disarticulation, Transpelvic, and Translumbar Prostheses Chicago, Illinois International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics World Congress

Overview of Transtibial Prosthesis Suspension Techniques Chicago, Illinois

International Society of Prosthetics & Orthotics World Congress

Transfemoral Prosthesis Socket Design: Principles and Practices Chicago, Illinois

International Society of Prosthetics & Orthotics World Congress

Foot Orthosis Design and Prescription Dallas, Texas

University of Texas

Pediatric Lower Limb Orthoses Chicago, IL

Northwestern University Medical Center

Principles of Upper Limb Prosthetics Houston, Texas

Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research

Overview of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics Rockville, Maryland

National Institutes of Health/National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research

Thermoplastic Ankle Foot Orthoses for Common Gait Deficits Panama City, Panama Associacion Controamericana de Ortesista, Protestista, CENTRAL AMERICA

Professionales Rehabilitacion, y Affines

-1991-

Elderly Dysvascular Transtibial Amputation: Seven Common Myths New Orleans, Louisiana

American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists

Brief Overview of Prosthetic/Orthotic Care Baltimore, Maryland

HCFA Medical Directors Meeting

Contemporary Management of High Level Amputees Orange, New Jersey

Kessler Rehabilitation Institute

Biomechanical Rationale for Prosthetic Foot & Knee Mechanisms Anaheim, California

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Clinical Variations in Silicone Suction Socket Technique Williamsburg, Virginia

American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists

Emerging Trends in Thermoplastic Ankle Foot Orthoses Salisbury, North Carolina

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Orthotic Management of Stroke and Cerebral Palsy Dundee, Scotland

University of Dundee UNITED KINGDOM

Fundamental Tenets of Lower Limb Prosthetic Management Chicago, Illinois

Veterans Administration - Regional Medical Education Center

Terminal Device Options for Upper Limb Prostheses Dallas, Texas

University of Texas

Overview and Philosophy of Amputee Management Houston, Texas

Texas Institute for Rehabilitation & Research

Prophylactic Orthotic Management for the At-Risk Charcot Foot Anaheim, California

American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists

-1990-

Functional Electrical Stimulation to Restore Quadriplegic Grasp Kona, Hawaii

Pacific Rim Conference

Optimal Weight for Lower Limb Orthoses & Prostheses San Jose, Costa Rica

Associacion Controamericana de Ortesista, Protestista, CENTRAL AMERICA

Professionales Rehabilitacion, y Affines

Long Term Results with Myoelectric Prostheses New Orleans, Louisiana

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

External Power-vs.-Body Power for the Transhumeral Amputee Toronto, Ontario

University of New Brunswick Myoelectric Conference CANADA

A Prosthetist's Perspective on Below-Knee Amputation Surgery Glasgow, Scotland

International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, UNITED KINGDOM

Consensus Conference on Amputation Surgery

Overview of Lower Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics Glasgow, Scotland

University of Strathclyde UNITED KINGDOM

Prosthetic Prescription Criteria: Foot and Knee Mechanisms Dallas, Texas

University of Texas

The Prosthetist's Role: Prince or Pawn? Edison, New Jersey

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

Biomechanics of Prosthetic Foot and Ankle Mechanisms Raleigh, North Carolina

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

-1989-

Classification of Congenital Anomalies Kobe, JAPAN

International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics World Congress

Orthotic Devices for CVA Survivors Tokyo, JAPAN

Tokyo Rehabilitation Society

Foot Orthoses for the Competitive Athlete San Antonio, Texas

American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Quadrilateral Sockets Revisited Reno, Nevada

American Orthotic Prosthetic Association

Orthotics & Prosthetics Overseas: Bolivia & Soviet Union Oklahoma City, OK

American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists

New Concepts in Prosthetics and Orthotics Albuquerque, NM

New Mexico Physical Therapy Association

The Challenge of the High Level Bilateral Upper Limb Amputee Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists

Lower Limb Prosthetics: State of the Art San Francisco, California

Veteran's Health Services and Research Administration

Biomechanics and Alignment for Below Knee Prosthetics Moscow, Russia

Central Prosthetics Research Facility, U.S.S.R.

Principles of Above-knee Socket Design Las Vegas, Nevada

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

-1988-

Emerging Trends in Lower Limb Prosthetics Miami, Florida

Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, University of Miami

Technical Variations in Custom-Made Ankle Foot Orthoses Chicago, Illinois

Northwestern University Medical School

Clinical Application of Highly Responsive Prosthetic Feet Atlanta, Georgia

Flex-Foot, Inc.

Impact of Lower Limb Orthoses on Gait Chapel Hill, NC

Physical Therapy Department, North Carolina Memorial Hospital

Pediatric Ankle Foot Orthoses Wilmington, NC

Area Health Education Center, North Carolina

Overview of AFO Designs Louisville, Kentucky

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetics

Making Sense of Sophisticated Prosthetic Feet Washington, DC

American Orthotic Prosthetic Association

New Developments in Prosthetic Foot Components Ottawa, Ontario, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons CANADA

Design Variations in Thermoplastic AFOs Charlotte, North Carolina

North Carolina Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Advice to Consumers: How to Spot a Good Practitioner Nashville, Tennessee

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

What's New in Prosthetic Feet and AFOs? St. Charles, Illinois

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Midwest Chapter

Psychological Impact of Amputation Birmingham, Alabama

Orthotic and Prosthetic Society of Alabama

History and Principles of the Mauch Hydraulic Knee Albany, New York

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Oxygen Consumption in Prosthetics and Orthotics Durham, North Carolina

Surgical Grand Rounds, Duke University Medical Center

Recent Developments in Prosthetic Feet Memphis, Tennessee

American Orthotic Prosthetic Association

"Instant" Orthoses: Time Saving Techniques Oahu, Hawaii

Pacific Rim Conference

Report from Bolivia Washington, DC

Partners of the Americas

Introduction to Spinal Orthotics Chapel Hill, NC

Division of Physical Therapy, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina

Latest Developments in Prosthetic Feet Durham, North Carolina

Orthopedic Grand Rounds, Duke University Medical Center

Experience with the Carbon Copy II Foot Newport Beach, CA

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

-1987-

Prosthetics & Orthotics in Bolivia Greensboro, NC

Partners of the Americas

Pedorthics, Orthotics, & Prosthetics for the Diabetic Patient Louisville, Kentucky

Department of Surgery, University of Louisville

Contemporary Concepts in Prosthetic Socket Design Orlando, Florida

American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine

Current Trends in Post-Surgical Fittings Hickory Knob, SC

South Carolina Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Sports and the Disabled Athlete Indianapolis, Indiana

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Overview of Powered Upper Limb Prosthetics Alexandria, Virginia

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Biomechanics and Clinical Application of Cervical Orthoses Durham, North Carolina

Orthopedic Grand Rounds – Duke University Medical Center

Contemporary Orthotic-Prosthetic Practice in the USA Cochabamba, Bolivia

Partners of the Americas SOUTH AMERICA

The Flex-Foot System of Prosthetic Feet West Orange, New Jersey

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Efficient Provision of Custom-Made Orthoses Hershey, Pennsylvania

American Orthotic Prosthetic Association

Carbon Copy II Prosthetic Foot - Initial Impressions Portland, Oregon

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

-1986-

Current European and Scandinavian P&O Designs Las Vegas, Nevada

International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics

Clinical Results With Three Energy Storing Prosthetic Feet Tulsa, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Orthotic Prosthetic Association

Posterior Shell TLSO: Postoperative Immobilization Orlando, Florida

American Orthotic Prosthetic Association

Psychological Implications of Prosthetic Rehabilitation Copenhagen, DENMARK

International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics World Congress

Clinical Application of the Mauch Hydraulic Knee Charlotte, North Carolina

North Carolina Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Recent Innovations in Artificial Foot Design Baltimore, Maryland

Alliance for Engineering in Medicine and Biology

Contemporary Concepts in Electrically Powered Prostheses Orlando, Florida

American Orthotic Prosthetic Association

Recent Innovations In Lower Limb Prosthetics Hershey, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association

-1985-

Energy-Storing Designs in Prosthetic Feet Baltimore, Maryland

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Powered Upper Limb Components Update Atlanta, Georgia

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

PFFD/Van Nes: A Prosthetic Perspective Durham, North Carolina

Orthopedic Grand Rounds – Duke University Medical Center

Flex-Foot: Beyond the Seattle Foot? Arlington Heights, IL

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

-1984-

Lower Limb Prosthetics: Difficult Cases North Chicago, Illinois

American Physical Therapy Association

Powered Upper Limb Components and Control Systems Chicago, Illinois

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Sports Prostheses: The Seattle Foot Merrillville, Indiana

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

-1983-

The Utah Arm: Preliminary Clinical Results Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

-1982-

Psychological Impact of Amputation Ottawa, Ontario

Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists CANADA

Mauch S-N-S: Principles, Procedures, and Prescription Chicago, Illinois

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

-1981-

Pectoralis Restoration for Congenital Anomaly in the Male Chicago, Illinois

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Midwest Chapter

-1980-

Polyurethane Elastomers in Prosthetics Chicago, Illinois

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Midwest Chapter

Current Trends in Post-Surgical Fittings Chicago, Illinois

Veteran's Administration Lakeside

-1979-

Introduction to Modular Prosthetic Components Chicago, Illinois

Northwestern University Medical School

Shurr, D and Michael, JW (submitted for publication)

Prentice-Hall

Michael, JW (submitted for publication)

"Externally Powered Prostheses for Adults with Transradial Amputation"

in Functional Restoration of Adults and Children with Upper Extremity Amputation

Meier, RH and Atkins, DJ

Demos; New York, NY

Michael, JW (2000)

"Management of high level and bilateral lower limb amputations" in

Editor: C Nielsen

Michael, JW (1999)

"Amputations"

In ORTHOPAEDICS A Study Guide

Editors: J Spivak et al

Michael, JW (1999)

"Overview of Orthoses"

In ORTHOPAEDICS A Study Guide

Editor: J Spivak et al

Michael, JW (1999)

"Overview of Prosthetics"

In ORTHOPAEDICS A Study Guide

Editor: J Spivak et al

Michael, JW (1999)

"Modern Prosthetic Knee Mechanisms"

361, pp 39-47

Blumentritt S, Scherer HW, Michael JW, Schmalz T (1998)

"Transfemoral amputees walking on a rotary hydraulic prosthetic knee mechanism: a preliminary report"

10/3 pp 61-70

Blumentritt S, Scherer HW, Wellershaus U, Michael JW (1997)

"Design Principles, Biomechanical Data and Clinical Experience with a Polycentric Knee Offering Controlled Stance Phase Knee Flexion: A Preliminary Report"

9/1, pp 18-24

Michael, JW (1997)

"Lower Limb Orthoses" in Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices

Editors: J Hsu and B Goldberg

Michael, JW (1996)

"Prosthetic Management During the Growth Period"

in Amputation Surgery: Surgical Practice and Patient Management

Editors: G Murdoch and AB Wilson

Michael, JW (1996)

"Prosthetic Management & Biomechanics for Transfemoral Amputation"

in Amputation Surgery: Surgical Practice and Patient Management

Editors: G Murdoch and AB Wilson

Michael, JW (1995)

"Seven Reasons You DON'T Need an Electric Arm Prosthesis"

In Motion [Amputee Coalition of America]

5(3), pp22-23

Michael, JW and Radke, P (1994)

"Klassifizierung von Passteilen fur Modular-Beinprotheses"

12/94, pp 1103-1106

Cutson, T, Michael JW, and Biongiorni, D (1994)

"Early Management of Elderly Dysvascular Amputees"

6(3), pp 62-66

Buckner, H and Michael, JW (1994)

"Options for Finger Prostheses"

6(1) pp 10-19

Michael, JW (1994)

"Prosthetic Knee Mechanisms"

8(1) pp 147-164

Michael, JW (1994)

"Orthotic Treatment of Neurologic Deficits" in

Editors: J Couch and D Good

Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York

Michael, JW (1993)

"Researching Published Information"

5(4) pp 42-47

Michael, JW, Perry, CD, Whitfield, ML, Ferment, RP (1993)

"Simplified Alignment of Articulations to Positive Models"

5(1) pp 31-33

Michael, JW (1992)

"Prosthetic Feet: Options for the Older Client"

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation,

8(1) pp 30-39

Calvo, KR and Michael, JW (1992)

"Contemporary Limb Prosthetics" in

Editors: Vernon Nickel, M.D. and Michael J. Botte, M.D.

Churchill Livingstone; New York

Novotny, MP & Michael, JW (1992)

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists,

Alexandria, Virginia

Editors: J. H. Bowker and J. W. Michael (1992)

C. V. Mosby/American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; St. Louis

*Contributed Chapters to Atlas:

*Fryer, CM and Michael, JW

"Upper Limb Prosthetics: Body Powered Components"

*Michael, JW

"Partial Hand Amputation: Prosthetic and Orthotic Management"

*Michael, JW

"Knee Disarticulation Prostheses"

*Van der Waarde, T and Michael, JW

"Hip Disarticulation and Transpelvic Prostheses"

*Nunley, JA and Michael, JW

"Brachial Plexus Injuries: Surgical Advances and

Orthotic/Prosthetic Management"

*Gruman, G and Michael, JW

"The Translumbar Amputee: Prosthetic Considerations"

Michael, JW (1992)

"Below-Knee Amputation: A Prosthetic Perspective" in

Editors: G. Murdoch, N.A. Jacobs, A.B. Wilson, Jr.

I.S.P.O., Copenhagen, DENMARK

Michael, JW; Harrelson, JW; Isbell, MA (1991)

"Orthotic Management of Diabetic Neuropathic Arthropathy"

4(1), pp 45-55.

Michael, JW (1991)

"Limb Prosthetics" in

McGraw-Hill, Inc.; NY

Michael, JW (1990)

"Overview of Prosthetic Feet" in

Editor: Walter B. Greene, M.D.

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, pp 367-372.

Michael, JW (1990)

"Current Concepts in Above-Knee Socket Design" in

Editor: Walter B. Greene, M.D.

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, pp 373-378.

Michael, JW; Gailey, RS; Bowker, JH (1990)

"New Developments in Recreational Prostheses and Adaptive

Devices for the Amputee"

Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, (256), pp 64-75.

Michael, JW (1990)

"Pediatric Prosthetics and Orthotics"

Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 10(2), pp 123-146.

Republished as Chapter Six in:

Editor: Glen Hedman

Haworth Press; New York (1990).

Rothchild, VR; Fox, JR; Michael, JW; et al (1990)

"Clinical Experience With Total Thermoplastic Lower Limb Prostheses"

3(1), pp 51-54.

Michael, JW (1989)

"Reflections on CAD/CAM in Prosthetics & Orthotics"

Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 1(3), pp 116-121.

Michael, JW (1989)

"New Developments in Prosthetic Feet for Sports & Recreation"

Palaestra

5(2), pp 21-22, 31-35.

Michael, JW (1988)

"Component Selection Criteria: Lower Limb Disarticulations"

Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics

12(3), pp 99-108.

Michael, JW (1987)

"Energy Storing Feet: A Clinical Comparison"

11(3), pp 154-168.

Michael, JW (1986).

"Prosthetic Feet for the Amputee Athlete"

2(3), pp 37-41.

Michael, JW (1986).

"Upper Limb Powered Components & Controls: Current Concepts"

10(2), pp 66-77.

Michael, JW (1986)

"Artisan and Clinician: Today's Prosthetist-Orthotist"

47(11), pp 527-529.