• APPH 6203. Biomechanics/Kinesiology in P&O
  Mechanics of human movement applied to the study of prosthetics and orthotics. Emphasis on neuromuscular control, Newtonian mechanics, kinematics and kinetics. (lecture)
• APPH 6202. Clinical Gait Analysis
  Analysis of normal and pathological human locomotion. Study of theory and instrumentation for measurement and temporal and spatial kinematics and kinetics, electromyography, and plantar pressure. (lecture and laboratory)
• APPH 6209. Clinical Pathology
  Systems level overview of human pathology with emphasis on the effect of disease on human movement and neuromuscular function. (lecture)
• APPH 6223. CAD/CAM in Prosthetics and Orthotics
  Theoretical and practical analysis of the application of computer aided design and manufacturing to prosthetics and orthotics. Includes methods of digitization and multiple manufacturing processes. (laboratory)
• APPH 6981. Upper Limb Prosthetics
  Clinical training for the practice of prosthetics emphasizing adult and pediatric upper limb prostheses. (lecture and laboratory)
• APPH 6982. Spinal Orthotics
  Clinical and technical training for the practice of orthotics emphasizing adult and pediatric spinal orthoses. (lecture and laboratory)
• APPH 6895. Lower Limb Orthotics I
  Clinical and technical training for the practice of orthotics emphasizing adult and pediatric lower limb orthoses for treatment of the foot and ankle. (lecture and laboratory)
• APPH 6896. Lower Limb Orthotics II
  Clinical and technical training for the practice of orthotics emphasizing adult and pediatric lower limb orthoses for the treatment of the foot, ankle, knee, hip and pelvis. (lecture and laboratory)
• APPH 6983. Upper Limb Orthotics
  Clinical and technical training for the practice of orthotics emphasizing adult and pediatric upper limb orthoses. (lecture and laboratory)
• APPH 6984. Transtibial Prosthetics
  Clinical and technical training for the practice of prosthetics emphasizing adult and pediatric transtibial (below-knee) prostheses. (lecture and laboratory)
• APPH 6985. Transfemoral Prosthetics
  Clinical and technical training for the practice of prosthetics emphasizing adult and pediatric transfemoral (above-knee) prostheses. (lecture and laboratory)
• APPH 6997. Assistive Technology
  Theories and devices associated with Assistive technology and mobility aids, emphasizing topics important to clinical practice in prosthetics and orthotics. (lecture and laboratory)
• APPH 6999. Clinical Practicum in P&O
  Supervised clinical observation of and participation in the practice of prosthetics and orthotics and related medical disciplines.
• APPH 8010. Special Topics (Research Seminar I)
  Essential elements of research methods and data analysis. (lecture)
• APPH 8011. Special Topics (Research Seminar II)
  A forum for graduate students in prosthetics and orthotics to present and discuss topics related to their research interests. (lecture).
• APPH 8012. Special Topics (Research Seminar III)
  A forum for graduate students in prosthetics and orthotics to present and discuss topics related to their research interests. (lecture).
• APPH 8998. Research Assistantship
  For graduate students holding research assistantships

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Clinical Practicum Requirement

Each student must complete a minimum of 500 contact hours of clinical practicum in medicine, P&O and pedorthics combined. Throughout their practicum, students will rotate among a number of clinical affiliation sites. At these sites, students observe and perform elements of basic medical assessment, P&O clinical care and technical fabrication under supervision of board certified professionals.
Student clinical practicum rotations begin the first semester of the first year with placements in metropolitan Atlanta area accredited prosthetics/orthotics, pedorthics, medical, and allied health care facilities. If the student chooses they may select to perform clinical practicum at approved national sites in the summer between their first and second academic years.

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Clinical Affiliation Sites

Students in the Georgia Tech MSPO Program participate as student clinicians within various hospitals, medical centers, prosthetics/orthotics facilities, and other allied health care facilities. Below if a list of the current sites:

Local sites

American Prosthetics, Inc. (Decatur)
Atlanta Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc (Atlanta)
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Georgia Prosthetics, Inc (Atlanta)
Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, P.C (Atlanta)
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. (North Atlanta)
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. (Lawrenceville)
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. (Midtown Atlanta)
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. (Roswell)
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. (Tucker)
McMahan Shoes, Inc. (Main Office) (Decatur)
Prosthetic Care Inc. (Pro Care) (Suwanee)
Star Shoes Corporation (Lawrenceville)
Veteran’s Administration Medical Center of Atlanta (VAMC) (Decatur)


National sites

Abilities Unlimited, Inc. (Colorado Springs, CO)
Advanced Prosthetic Center, LLC (Omaha, NE)
Arizona Prosthetic Orthotic Services (Scottsdale, AZ)
Asheville Orthotic Prosthetic Center (Asheville, NC)
Bayou Orthotics and Prosthetics, LLC (Jefferson, LA)
Boston Brace, dba National Orthotic Prosthetic Company
Crockett Prosthetics & Orthotics Labs (Knoxville, TN)
Dankmeyer, Inc (Linthicum, MD)
Dayton Artificial Limb and Brace (Dayton, OH)
Gary M. Berke Prosthetics (Redwood City, CA)
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc (Baton Rouge, LA)
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc (New York City, NY)
Hanger P&O, Inc. (Aurora, CO)
Metrolina Regional Center (Charlotte, NC)
Michigan Orthopedic Services (Livonia, MI)
Next Step Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc (Manchester, NH)
Scott Sabolich Prosthetics and Research Center, LLC (Oklahoma City, OK)
Shriners Hospital (Tampa, FL)
Shriner’s Hospital for Children - CAPP (Los Angeles, CA)


[Additional local and national clinical affiliation sites are under development]

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Research Project Requirement

The research requirement for the MSPO program consists of two parts—coursework and a research project. Each student must complete the three courses offered on Special Topics during their second, third and fourth semester. As part of these courses, the students will attend special lectures, seminars, and participate in research related activities.

The student research project will be conducted under the advisement of a faculty member. A master’s thesis is not required. The multi-semester student research project is formulated early during the students’ tenure in the MSPO program and culminates in a written and oral report at the end of their fourth semester.

Through the generosity of Craig and Joy Guidry Lentzsch, each MSPO student will be awarded $250 to cover costs associated with conducting their research project. Students are strongly encouraged to present their research at local, regional, national and international scientific conferences in order to disseminate new scientific information.

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Optional Experiences

Opportunities for additional experiences in prosthetics and orthotics are offered during the summer session. These involve:

• Study Abroad – A program offering advanced study in anatomy and physiology at Oxford University in Oxford, England.
• Optional Experiences - International Outreach Activities -- Students have the opportunity to participate in international outreach activities in developing nations related to the provision of P&O rehabilitation services. A clinical practice has been established in Orange Walk Town, Belize through Project Hope Belize. Under the supervision of MSPO faculty, students provide clinical and technical services during the semester recesses in the winter and summer.
• Orthotics/Prosthetics Experiences within the U.S. – Students may choose to participate in additional supervised technical fabrication and/or clinical patient management experiences in accredited orthotics/prosthetics facilities within the United States.
• Research – Students choose to further their work on a research project or participate in related research in laboratories at Georgia Tech or other collaborating institutions.

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