Please join Southwest District for their 1st Quarter business meeting followed by a CEU presentation titled:
Advancing PT's Knowledge on Prosthetic Componentry
as Michael Boman, PT, DPT, DN Cert., MTC & Scott Love, PT, DPT, DHSC, MPT
Date & Time:
February 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Target Audience:
Licensed Physical Therapists (PTs)
Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs)
Course Description:
Lower limb amputees (LLAs) may struggle with gait because of improper prescription and application of prosthetic componentry. Recently the criteria on prosthetic components and subsequent gait being taught to physical therapists and occupational therapists in entry level programs has drastically increased. Many times this is due to the introduction of advanced prosthetics including microprocessor components. This webinar is meant to equal the playing field for clinicians who have not been exposed to this new technology.
Course Objectives:
Identify and understand the various types of prosthetic sockets, suspensions, feet and knees and give a rationale for their use.
Identify the weight bearing and pressure relief areas of the contemporary prosthetic sockets (i.e. patellar tendon bearing socket, total contact, ischial containment sub-ischial).
Differentiate basic prosthetic components' biomechanics and alignment, fabrication and fitting principles of prosthetic devices with emphasis on the lower extremity.
Select the appropriate prosthetic device based on the patient’s diagnosis, gender, age and lifestyle.
Differentiate various environmental considerations and other important patient examination findings to determine their functional level(K-Level).
Evaluate a patient with amputation and develop a prescription recommendation for prosthetic components
Schedule:
6:30 - 7:00 pm Business Meeting
7:00 - 8:00 pm CEU Presentation
Instructors:
Michael Boman, PT, DPT, DN Cert., MTC
Dr. Mike Boman, DPT, is the Program Director at Keiser University – Fort Myers and owner of a mobile physical therapy practice in Southwest Florida. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy with High Honors from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS)—where he has taught since 2016—and is currently pursuing a PhD in Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University.
A Florida-licensed therapist with experience in sports medicine, outpatient, and inpatient settings, Dr. Boman holds certifications in Manual Therapy (MTC), Dry Needling, TPI, BFRT, and Vestibular therapy. He also serves as Treasurer for Steps4Love, a non-profit supporting amputee research and care. His research focuses on amputee rehabilitation, ACL recovery, and the neurocognitive components of balance and injury prevention.
Scott Love, PT, DPT, DHSC, MPT
Scott Love completed his bachelor’s degree in health sciences and Master of Physical Therapy degree from St. Francis University in Loretto, PA with honors. He was voted Most Outstanding Physical Therapy Student for the class of 1998. He entered the PT field practicing in the orthopedic/sports medicine area. He went on to complete his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. For seven years he was Program Director of a Physical Therapist Assistant program, all the while working PRN in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Acute Care Hospitals and Home Health Pediatrics. Dr. Love also maintained his own private practice, manual therapy clinic, for 8 years. Dr. Love joined the USA team in January of 2012 and is Lead Instructor for Integrated Foundational Sciences, and Prosthetics and Orthotics for all DPT programs in the St. Augustine Campus. He is an article reviewer for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Dr. Love recently successfully completed his Certification Exam for Prosthetist Assistant through the American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics. He earned a Doctor of Health Science degree with a focus on Health Science Education from the University of St. Augustine in 2016. He was awarded the Outstanding Student Achievement Award for excellence in his dissertation. He recently earned a certification in Human Anatomy Instruction through the University of Michigan. His dissertation dealing with walking ability in persons with lower extremity amputation has been referenced over 1000 times worldwide. He currently has a research agenda based on prosthetics/amputations and how they affect human biomechanics, specifically at the knee. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2023.
Accreditation & Certification:
Approved by Florida Physical Therapy Assocation
Participants will receive a certificate of completion for their licensing requirements.
Registration Information:
Fee: Free for members $10 for non-members
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs):
This course provides 1 Contact Hour (1 CEU) and meets state-mandated requirements for Physical Therapy licensure renewal.
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