Christopher F. Hovorka, PhD, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP CV Updated Jan 2017.pdf · response to orthotic...

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Christopher F. Hovorka, PhD, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP

333 Mimosa Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30030

(404) 276-1493 [email protected]

EDUCATION

Postgraduate: Georgia Institute of Technology

School of Applied Physiology

Atlanta, Georgia

Thesis: “Influencing motor behavior through constraint of lower

limb movement”

Major: Neuromuscular Physiology

Minor: Biomechanics

Ph.D. Applied Physiology

May 2015

University of Connecticut

Graduate Program in Allied Health

Storrs, Connecticut

Thesis: “Hemodynamic effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation,

sequential pneumatic compression, leg elevation and supine resting on

lower extremity edema in hemiplegic stroke patients”

M.S. Allied Health

May, 1998

Undergraduate: University of Washington

School of Medicine

Seattle, Washington

B.S. Prosthetics and Orthotics

June, 1991

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico

B.S. Exercise Science

December, 1987

CERTIFICATION

American Board for Certification, in Prostheitcs, Orthotics and Pedorthics, Inc.

Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist (#1340) Orthotics, Active 1993 – Present

Prosthetics, Active 1994 – Present

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Composite State Board of Medical Examiners of Georgia

Licensed Prosthetist/Orthotist (#33) Active 2007 – Present

Texas Department of State Health Services

Licensed Prosthetist/Orthotist (#134) Active 2000 –2002

American College of Sports Medicine

Certified Health Fitness Specialist (#2284)

Active 1989 – Present

HONORS AND AWARDS

Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers:

Multiple awards (2002, 2005, 2006, 2007)

Georgia Institute of Technology Center for Enhancement of Teaching & Learning

Multiple Awards for Excellence in Teaching:

APPH 6895 Lower Limb Orthotics I (2008, 2016)

APPH 6209 Clinical Pathology (2016)

APPH 6971 Introduction to P&O Processes & Clinical Methods (2016)

Georgia Institute of Technology College of Sciences Faculty Recognition Award

Multiple awards (2005, 2007)

American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Fellowship (2007-present)

American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Outstanding Educator Award (2006)

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (1998-2005)

University of Connecticut School of Allied Health

Award for Excellence in Clinical Research (1998)

American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Craniofacial Society Charter Member

Presidential Scholarship

Council of Higher Education Academic Scholarship

National Scholarship

Sigma Phi Epsilon Academic Scholarship

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

1/17 to present Faculty

Pre-Doctoral Training Program in Prosthetics and Orthotics

School of Biological Sciences

Georgia Institute of Technology

1/15 to present Faculty

Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics Program

School of Biological Sciences


5/11 to 12/14 Co-Director




7/11 to present Adjunct Associate Faculty

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

Physician Resident Training Program

Emory University School of Medicine

2/12 to present Adjunct Faculty

Division of Physical Therapy

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

Emory University School of Medicine

5/06 to 5/11 Director




4/02 to 5/06 Clinical Director




8/00 to 4/02 Assistant Professor and Chair/Director

Department of Orthotic Science

College of Health and Human Services

St. Ambrose University

Davenport, Iowa

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6/99 to 7/00 Assistant Professor

Prosthetics-Orthotics Program

School of Health Professions

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas

3/98 to 4/99 Director of Prosthetic & Orthotic Clinical Services,

Director of Graduate Education Program, and

Residency Program Director Altman Prosthetic & Orthotic Center

Glastonbury, Connecticut

and Hospital for Special Care

New Britain, Connecticut

1/96 to 1/98 Research Assistant

Graduate Program in Allied Health

University of Connecticut

In conjunction with Hospital for Special Care

Clinical Research Laboratory

New Britain, Connecticut

1/94 to 3/98 Staff Prosthetist, Orthotist, and Researcher

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center,

Newington Orthotic and Prosthetic Systems,

Hartford, Connecticut

1/93 to 12/93 Resident Prosthetist

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

(formerly Newington Children’s Hospital)

Newington Orthotic and Prosthetic Systems,

Newington, Connecticut

7/91 to 12/92 Resident Orthotist

Orthotic/Prosthetic Services

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Springfield, Illinois

4/91 to 6/91 Orthotics and Prosthetics Clinical Affiliate

Orthotic/Prosthetic Services

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Springfield, Illinois

8/90 Student Prosthetist

Prosthetic Research Specialists

Seattle, Washington

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1/88 to 9/89 Exercise Technologist/Isokinetics Technician

Life Trends Rehabilitation and Fitness Institute


8/87 to 1/88 Exercise Technologist/Co-Programs Manager

The Club Fitness and Rehabilitation Center


6/86 to 8/87 Exercise Technologist

University of New Mexico Human Performance Laboratory


1/86 to 12/87 Exercise Technologist

St. Joseph Hospital Outpatient Health and Fitness Center


Prior to 1987 Assistant Coach

Duke City Dashers Age Group Track Team


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, American Society of Biomechanics

(2013 to present)

Member, Footwear Biomechanics Group

(2009 to 2011 and 2013 to present)

Member, International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics

(1994 to present)

Member, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

(1994 to present)

Member, Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists

(2003 to present)

Member, Georgia State Science and Engineering Fair Judges

(2007 to present)

Member, American College of Sports Medicine

(1986 to 2012 and 2015 to present)

Member, Presidential Scholars

(1982 to present)

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Member, International Society of Biomechanics

(2009 to 2011)

Member, American College of Sports Medicine, Southeast Chapter

(2003 to 2010)

Member, Amputee Coalition of America

(1998 to 2010)

Member, International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society

(1996 to 2000)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Scientist Reviewer, Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research

Programs (CDMRP) (December 2016 to present)

Consultant, National Institute of Health, Pre-Doctoral Institutional Training Grant (T-

32), Training Scientists in Prosthetics and Orthotics (August 2008 to present)

Consultant, National Science Foundation, Career Award: Dynamical Control of

Immediate Locomotor Compensations in the Leg during Rhythmic Hopping

(December 2008 to present)

Advisory Board, The O&P Edge Magazine

(2003 to present)

Reviewer, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering

(2007 to present)

Reviewer, SLACK Inc. Healthcare Textbooks and Journals

(2012 to present)

Contributor, Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center

(Health Careers in Georgia)

(2002 to present)

Contributor, National Youth Leadership Forum in Medicine

(2006 to present)

Board Member, Metropolitan Atlanta Paralympic Sports Coalition

(2012 to 2014)

Editorial Board, Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics

(2004 to 2014)

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Awareness Committee, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

(May 2008 to 2012)

Consultant, Department of Education Grant (#84.235R: years I and III, #84.235J: year

II), Advancing Orthotic & Prosthetic Care through Research, Standards of Practice and

Outreach (American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Project Quantum Leap)

(2006 to 2011)

Mentor, Women in Orthotics & Prosthetics Co-educational Mentorship Program,

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

(2009 to 2011)

Consultant, British Columbia Institute of Technology Advanced Degree, Vancouver,

British Columbia, Canada

(July 2007 to 2010)

Commissioner, National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education

(2004 to 2010)

Committee Member, National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education:

Futurity Committee (Pre-O&P Degree Formulation/Marketing) (2010 to 2011)

Master’s Degree Curriculum Committee (2006 to 2011)

Policy Committee (2007 to 2010)

National Education Standards Committee, O&P Subcommittee (2007 to 2010)

Expert Witness, Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. Attorneys at Law, Atlanta, Georgia

(June to September 2008)

Clinical Content Committee, 2008 American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium

(June 2007 to April 2008)

Publications Committee, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

(2005 to 2008)

Consultant, Joint Credentials Committee of Canada, Advanced Degree Planning for

Prosthetics and Orthotics, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

(August to October 2007)

Research Council, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

(2006 to 2007)

Grants Committee, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

(2005 to 2007)

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Secretary/Treasurer, National Association of Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators

(2004 to 2006)

Convening Committee, Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators Meeting, Jönköping

University, Jönköping, Sweden (2001 to 2002)

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

MSPO Program Admissions Committee

School of Applied Physiology, College of Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology

(2002 to present)

Prosthetics and Orthotics Capstone Research Award (Committee Chair)


(2010 to present)

Graduate Program Directors Committee

College of Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology

(2003 to 2014)

Chair Assessment Committee


College of Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology

(January 2012 to February 2012)

General Education Degree Committee


(2001 to 2002)

Institutional Research Committee

School of Health Professions, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

(1999 to 2000)

Chair, Subcommittee on Research Information

School of Health Professions, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

(1999 to 2000)

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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Prosthetic and Orthotic Curriculum Coordinator



(2002 to present)

Lead Course Instructor - Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics Program

Georgia Institute of Technology:

APPH 6209 Clinical Pathology (2002 to present)

APPH 6895 Lower Limb Orthotics I (2002 to 2009 and 2016 to present)

APPH 6896 Lower Limb Orthotics II (2002 to 2009 and 2016 to present)

APPH 6971 Introduction to P&O Processes & Clinical Methods (2016 to present)

APPH 6981 Upper Limb Prosthetics (2015 to present)

APPH 6982 Spinal Orthotics (2002 to 2010 and 2015)

APPH 6983 Upper Limb Orthotics (2002 to 2015)

APPH 6999A Clinical Methods/Clinical Practicum (2002 to 2008)

Secondary Course Instructor - Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics Program

Georgia Institute of Technology:

APPH 6202 Clinical Gait Analysis (2003 to 2015)

APPH 6896 Lower Limb Orthotics I (2009 to 2015)

APPH 6971 Introduction to P&O Processes & Clinical Methods (2012 to 2015)

APPH 8009 Research Seminar I (2015 to present)

APPH 8012 Research Seminar III (2015 to present)

Curriculum Coordinator

Master of Orthotic Science Program, Department of Orthotic Science

College of Health and Human Services


(2000 to 2002)

Course Liaison

Introduction to Prosthetic and Orthotic Research

Prosthetics-Orthotics Program, School of Health Professions


(2000)

Lecturer

Lower Extremity Orthotics and Spinal Orthotics courses

Prosthetics-Orthotics Program, School of Health Professions


(2000)

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MENTORING STUDENT RESEARCH

Major advisor to undergraduate students in the Departments of Biomedical

Engineering (BME), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Computer Science (CS), Psychology

(Psy) and Exercise Science (Ex Sci), Georgia Institute of Technology:

1. Ashleigh Fults, BME, 2015-present, (Development and assessment of a novel

heel footwear system to facilitate rollover dynamics during gait)

Winner of the Spring 2017 Georgia Tech President’s Undergraduate

Research Salary Award

2. Olivia Lodise, BME, 2015-2016, (Assessment of a muscle activation patterns in

response to orthotic constraint of lower limb motion)

3. Anthony Nguyen, ME, 2014-2016, (Cadaveric comparative assessment of the

motion capabilities of a novel carbon composite AFO and plastic solid AFO)

4. Allison Moczynski, BME, January-May 2016, (Assessment of a muscle activation

patterns in response to orthotic constraint of lower limb motion)

5. Kyle Schadt, 2015-2016, CS-BME, (Prediction of muscle activation to prolonged

orthotic ankle constraint)



6. Nafiz Sheikh, 2013-2015, BME (Muscle activation compensation output of

proximal muscles to orthotic ankle constraint)



7. Heather Noyes, 2014-2015, BME, (Assessment of a muscle activation patterns in


8. Morgan Hinchey, 2014-2015, BME, (Comparative analysis of footwear rollover

performance in AFO-footwear combinations)



9. Simisola Oludare, 2011-2014, BME, (Undergraduate Thesis: Performance of a

biomimetic rocker profile footwear system)

Winner of the Fall 2012 and Fall 2013 Georgia Tech President’s

Undergraduate Research Salary Award

Winner of Fall 2013 Travel Award to present research at American

Society of Biomechanics, Omaha, Nebraska

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Winner of Fall 2012 Georgia Tech President’s Undergraduate Research

Travel Award to present research at American Orthotic and Prosthetic

Association National Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts

10. Tiffany Yan, 2012-2014, BME, (Mass and inertial effects of AFO-footwear

combination)

Winner of the Fall 2013 Georgia Tech President’s Undergraduate




11. Jaemin Sung, 2012-2013, BME, (Muscle activation output patterns in response to

orthotic ankle constraint)





12. Jenna Fair, 2013-2014, BME, (Assessment of a muscle activation patterns in


13. Kathryne Eckert, 2012-2013, BME, (Assessment of a muscle activation patterns

in response to orthotic constraint of lower limb motion)

14. Nitesh Singh, 2011-2012, BME (innovation of a dual belt treadmill for 3-D

motion analysis)

15. Megan Crawford, 2011-2012, (Psy), (Assessment of a muscle activation patterns

in response to orthotic constraint of lower limb motion)

16. Vladislav Voizanov, May-August, 2012, (BME, exchange with Louisiana Tech),

(Methods to quantify motion control functions of a custom ankle foot orthosis

system)

Awarded National Science Foundation Summer Undergraduate

Research Experience Program Grant

17. Katherine Hsieh, May-August, 2013, (Ex Sci exchange with University of

Georgia), (In vitro and in vivo motion control validation of a custom ankle foot

orthosis system)

Awarded National Science Foundation Summer Undergraduate

Research Experience Program Grant

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Major advisor to graduate students in the Departments of BioEngineering (BioE), and

Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics program (MSPO):

1. Emily Simonds, 2016-present (BioE), Master’s Thesis:

“Variable stiffness foot orthosis – granular jamming innovation)

2. Megan Crawford, 2012-2014 (MSPO), Capstone Research:

“Neuromuscular adaptation to length dependent orthotic constraint of lower limb

movement”

3. Marina Musicus, 2011-2012 (MSPO), Capstone Research:

“Characterizing changes in plantarflexor activity in response to orthotic

ankle constraint”

Winner of the 2012 Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic-

Orthotic Research Capstone Award

Winner of the 2012 Otto and Lucille Becker Award for Applied Research in

the Discipline of Orthotics, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association

4. Michael Hansen, 2006-2007 (MSPO), Capstone Research:

“Influence of transverse rotation of tibia/fibula upon medial longitudinal arch

dynamics”

5. Andrew Sawers and Sarah Parsons, 2004-2005 (MSPO), Capstone Research:

“Positive model temperature and its effect on stiffness and percent crystallinity of

polypropylene samples”

Secondary advisor to graduate students in the Master of Science in Prosthetics and

Orthotics program (MSPO):

1. Steven Gaw, 2007-2008 (MSPO), Capstone Research:

“Prosthetic ankle/foot performance to external loads producing inversion and

eversion”

2. Lee Childers, 2006-2007 (MSPO), Capstone Research:

“Pedaling asymmetry in unilateral transtibial amputee cycling”

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Georgia State Science and Engineering Fair

Tier I Judge for Grades 9-12 in Medicine and Health

(2008 - present)

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59th Annual Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

Grand Awards Judge for Grades 9-12 in Medicine and Health

(2008)

Quad City Health Consortium

(2000 – 2002)

Northwest Dallas/Fort Worth Independent School District Annual K-12 Science Fair,

Judge for Grades 9 – 12

(1999 – 2000)

GRANTS

1. Chang Y-H, Ting L, Childers WL, Hovorka CF. Mechanisms for inter-limb

coordination after lower limb loss. National Institute of Health. (Co- Investigator),

2015-2020, $3,200,000.00 (scored in top 9%, not funded)

2. Hovorka CF. Education foundation grant supporting clinical education and research

on short-term dosage of lower limb orthotic constraint of movement as a strategy for

neuromuscular learning, Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation,

(Principal investigator), 2012-2013, $2,500.00

3. Hovorka CF, Chang YH, Kogler GF. Influence of the rocker profile in an orthosis-

footwear combination to modulate neuromuscular behavior, Center for Orthotic and

Prosthetic Learning and Outcomes Evidence/Based Practice, American Orthotic and

Prosthetic Association, (Principal investigator) 2011-2012, $7,500.00

4. Hovorka CF. Education foundation grant supporting clinical education and research

on lower limb orthotic constraint of movement as a strategy for neuromuscular

learning, Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation, (Principal

investigator), 2010-2011, $2,500.00

5. Hovorka CF, Chang YH, Krishnamoorthy V, Kogler GF. Exploiting lower limb

orthotic constraint of movement as a strategy for neuromuscular recalibration #EBP-

043010, Center for Orthotic and Prosthetic Learning and Outcomes Evidence/Based

Practice, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, (Principal investigator)

2010-2011, $7,361.00

6. Gregor RJ, Wolf SF, Nichols RS, (Hovorka CF). Training scientists in prosthetics

and orthotics. National Institute of Health Pre-Doctoral Institutional Training Grant

(T-32), (Consultant), 2008-2013, $1,250,000.00

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7. Hovorka CF, Geil MD. Determining the Stabilizing Features of the SofTec Genu in

a Comparison Study Using a Knee Simulator. Bauerfiend USA, Inc., (Co-Principal

investigator), 2007, $1,194.00

8. Kistenberg RF, Geil MD, Hovorka CF. Prosthetic Foot and Ankle Mechanisms On-

Line Education Project, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists/Dept. of

Education, (Co-investigator), 2006, $28,540.00

9. Hovorka CF, Geil MD. Orthotic and Pedorthic Management of the Neuropathic Foot

On-Line Education Project, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists/Dept.

of Education, (Principal investigator), 2005, $27,000.00

10. Hovorka CF, Geil MD. Orthotic Treatment of Plagiocephaly On-Line Education

Project, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists/Dept. of Education, (Co-

Principal investigator), 2004, $20,044.00

11. Hovorka CF, Geil MD. Orthotic Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis and

Scheuermann’s Kyphosis On-Line Education Project, American Academy of

Orthotists and Prosthetists/Dept. of Education, (Principal investigator), 2004,

$21,838.00

12. Hovorka CF, Bozik DF, Shurr D. The St. Ambrose University Master of Orthotic

Science Program, Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation, (Co-Principal

investigator), 2001-2003, $97,557.00

13. Hovorka CF, Bozik DF. Establishment of a Master’s Program in Orthotic Science,

St. Ambrose University Grant #02239, Scott County Regional Authority, (Co-

Principal investigator) 2001, $40,000.00

14. Hovorka CF, Bozik DF. Symposium on family centered practice in early childhood

curricula. Iowa SCRIPT Grant (Supporting Changes and Reform in Interprofessional

Preservice Training), (Co-investigator), 2000-2001, $6,750.00

15. Hovorka CF. Determining information requirements of geriatric patients undergoing

their first planned lower limb amputation. Southwestern Allied Health Sciences

School Institutional Research Grant, (Principal investigator) 1999 - 2000, $2,051.00

16. Faghri PD, Altman RF, Hovorka CF. Collaborative orthotics and prosthetics

research. Altman Prosthetic and Orthotic Center and the Graduate Program in Allied

Health at the University of Connecticut, (Research consultant) 1998 – 2000,

$52,598.00

17. Faghri PD, Votto D, Hovorka CF. Prevention of lower limb blood flow stasis and

subsequent deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in immobilized and

geriatric patients. Hospital for Special Care Rehabilitation Grant, (Research assistant)

1996 - 1998, $55,000.00

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PUBLICATIONS

Book Chapters

1. Hovorka, CF, Acker DA. “Orthotic Considerations for Arthritis and Overuse

Syndromes in the Upper Extremity” in Webster J, Murphy DP (eds.). Atlas of

Orthoses and Assistive Devices. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier, Inc., (in review,

anticipated July 2017).

2. Hovorka CF, Kogler GF. “Section XVI Orthotics” in Roy S, Wolf SA, Scalzitti DA,

Rolthstein JM (eds.). The Rehabilitation Specialist’s Handbook. 4th ed. Philadelphia:

FA Davis Company; 2013, p. 1020-1040.

3. Hovorka CF, Geil MD, Lusardi MM. Chapter 7: “Biomechanical Principles of

Orthotic and Prosthetic Design” in Lusardi MM, Nielsen CC (eds.). Orthotics and

Prosthetics in Rehabilitation. 2nd ed. Boston: Butterworth Heinemann; 2007, p. 135-

154.

4. Ford N, Helmbring A, Hodge MC, Hovorka CF, Kogler G, Lilja M, Raschke S.

Prosthetic & Orthotic Educators Meeting, Developing Strategies for the Future of

P&O University Education. Post Meeting Book. Jönköping, Sweden: Department of

Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Jönköping University Press; January 2003.

Doctoral Dissertation

Hovorka CF, Gregor RJ, Chang Y-H, Kogler GF, Wolf SL, Millard-Stafford M.

“Influencing motor behavior through constraint of lower limb movement”. PhD

Dissertation, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, May 2015.

Master’s Thesis

Hovorka CF, Faghri PD, Maresh CM, and Cosmas AC. “Hemodynamic effects of

neuromuscular electrical stimulation, sequential pneumatic compression, leg elevation,

and supine resting on lower extremity edema in hemiplegic stroke patients”. Master’s

Thesis, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, June, 1998.

Peer Reviewed Journals

1. Hovorka C, Kogler G, Gregor R, Chang Y-H. Motion control capabilities of an ankle

foot orthosis constructed as a truss. Prosthetics and Orthotics International (in

development), 2017.

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2. Hovorka C, Kogler G, Gregor R, Chang Y-H. Performance capabilities of a novel

ankle foot orthosis maximizing leverage and stiffness. Journal of Rehabilitation

Research and Development (rejected), 2014.

3. Sawers A, Parsons S, Geil M, Hovorka C. Positive model temperature and its effect

on stiffness and percent crystallinity of polypropylene. Journal of Prosthetics and

Orthotics, Vol. 19, No. 3:75-83, 2007.

4. Geil MD, Hovorka CF. Written comment suggesting priority: Quantification of

rehabilitation outcomes in prosthetics and orthotics. Federal Register. Vol. 67, No.

96, 2003.

5. Faghri PD, Hovorka CF, Trombower RT. Reducing edema in the lower extremity of

hemiplegic stroke patients: a non-pharmacological approach. Journal of Clinical

Kinesiology. Vol. 16, No. 8:878-885, 2002.

6. Hovorka CF, Shurr DS, Bozik DS. The concept of an entry level interdisciplinary

graduate degree preparing orthotists for the new millennium Part 1: History of

orthotic and prosthetic education. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Vol. 14, No.

2:51-58, June 2002.

7. Hovorka CF, Shurr DS, Bozik DS. The concept of an entry level interdisciplinary

graduate degree preparing orthotists for the new millennium Part 2: Master of

Orthotic Science. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Vol. 14, No. 2:59-70, June

2002.

8. Faghri PD, Votto JJ, and Hovorka CF. Venous hemodynamic responses to electrical

stimulation. Journal of Phelebology Digest. Vol. 4:19-21, 1999.

9. Faghri PD, Hovorka CF, Pesce W. Effects of NMES, voluntary exercise on

hemodynamics of lower extremities. Scope on Phelebology and Lymphology

(accepted for publication)

10. Faghri PD, Hovorka CF, Pesce W. A comparison of three mechanical interventions

in reducing lower limb edema in stroke patients. Rehabilitation and Assistive

Technology. Vol. 18:238-240, 1998.

11. Faghri PD, Votto JJ, and Hovorka CF. Venous hemodynamics of the lower

extremities in response to electrical stimulation. Archives of Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation. Vol. 79, No. 7: 842-848, 1998.

12. Pesce WJ, Hovorka CF, Faghri PD. Central hemodynamic responses to

neuromuscular electrical stimulation in hemiplegic stroke patients. Archives of

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Vol. 79, No. 9: 1189-1190, 1998.

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13. Faghri PD, Votto JJ, and Hovorka CF. The effects of electrical calf muscle

stimulation and voluntary exercise on venous blood flow. Medicine and Science in

Sports and Exercise. Vol. 29, No. 5, Supplement, May, 1997.

14. Supan TJ and Hovorka CF. A review of thermoplastic ankle foot orthoses

adjustments/replacements in young cerebral palsy and spina bifida patients. Journal

of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Vol. 7, No. 1: 15-22, Winter, 1995.

Magazines

1. Hovorka CF. Prosthetics and Orthotics at Georgia Tech: Celebrating a Decade of

Achievement. O&P Edge Magazine, March 2012.

2. Hovorka CF, Geil M. Letter to the Editor. O&P Business News. Vol. 11, No. 4:12-

15, July 15, 2002.

3. Hovorka CF. A multidisciplinary approach to prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation.

Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation. Vol. 10, No. 5: 36-40, May, 2001.

Wikipedia

1. Hovorka CF. Comparative Foot Morphology

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparative_foot_morphology). Created April 2009.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

1. Hovorka CF, Kogler GF, Gregor RF, Chang Y-H. Motion control of a novel AFO

maximizing leverage and stiffness – Gait study. American Academy of Orthotists and

Prosthetists Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, February 19-21, 2015.

2. Hovorka CF, Hsieh K, Kogler GF, Gregor RF, Chang Y-H. Motion control of a

novel AFO maximizing leverage and stiffness – Static loading study. American

Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, February

19-21, 2015.

3. Hovorka CF, Hseih C. In vivo and In vitro validation of a custom articulated AFO.

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL,

February 26-28, 2014.

4. Oludare S, Hovorka CF, Yan T, Chang YH, Kogler GF. Biomimetic rocker profile

restores shank progression during walking with orthotic ankle constraint. Proceedings

of the American Society of Biomechanics. Omaha, Nebraska, September 4-7, 2013.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparative_foot_morphology

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5. Hovorka CF, Sung J, Eckert K, Gregor RF, Chang YH. Muscle activation changes in

response to orthotic ankle constraint during walking. Proceedings of the American

Society of Biomechanics. Omaha, Nebraska, September 4-7, 2013.

6. Hovorka CF. Neuromuscular activity increases with orthotic constraint of motion –

emerging evidence. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National

Assembly, Boston, MA, September 6-9, 2012.

7. Hovorka CF. Movement patterns during walking are influenced by design features of

a rocker profile sole. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National

Assembly, Boston, MA, September 6-9, 2012.

8. Oludare SO, Hovorka CF. Biomimetic rocker profile restores lower limb rollover

when walking with constraint of ankle-foot motion. American Orthotic and Prosthetic

Association National Assembly, Boston, MA, September 6-9, 2012.

9. Musicus MR, Hovorka CF. Characterizing changes in plantarflexor activity in

response to orthotic ankle constraint. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association

National Assembly, Boston, MA, September 6-9, 2012.

10. Hovorka CF. Neuromuscular behavior and orthotic constraint of lower limb

movement. Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic

Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, April 27, 2012.

11. Musicus MR, Hovorka CF. Characterizing changes in plantarflexor activity in

response to orthotic ankle constraint. Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology

Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, April 27, 2012.

12. Oludare S, Hovorka CF, Crawford M, Singh N. Preservation of dominant whole

limb movement in response to orthotic constraint of dominant lower limb. Georgia

Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium,

Atlanta, GA, April 27, 2012.

13. Hovorka CF, Kistenberg RF, Kogler GF, Lucas B, French S, Chang, Y-H.

Symposium on Applied Clinically Relevant Measures for Prosthetists and Orthotists,

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA,

March 22, 2012.

14. Hovorka CF, Constraining lower limb movement for motor learning. American

Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 24,

2012.

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15. Hovorka CF, Kistenberg RF, Kogler, GF, Gregor RJ. A model program of science

and clinical practice in bridging the gap in translational research. American Academy

of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Atlanta,

GA, March 4-7, 2009.

16. Sawers A, Parsons S, Hovorka CF. Positive model temperature and its effect on

stiffness and percent crystallinity of polypropylene samples. American Academy of

Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Chicago, IL,

March 1-4, 2006.

17. Hovorka CF, Geil MD. Biomechanical outcomes of new techniques and technology

in transfemoral prosthetics: a case study approach. Proceedings of the 11th World

Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong,

China, August 1-6, 2004.

18. Hovorka CF. Approaches to Post Graduate Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics –

Georgia Tech MSPO Program. Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the

International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, China, August, 1-6,

2004.

19. Hovorka CF, Geil MD. Biomechanical Outcomes of New Techniques and

Technology in Transfemoral Prosthetics: A Case Study Approach for Practitioners.

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific

Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 25-28, 2004.

20. Hovorka CF. Biomechanics and Gait in Prosthetics: A Primer for the Prosthetic &

Orthotic Technician. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual

Meeting and Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 25-28, 2004.

21. Hovorka CF, Geil MD. Biomechanical Outcomes of New Techniques and

Technology in Transfemoral Prosthetics: A Case Study Approach for Practitioners.

Florida Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, St. Augustine, FL,

September 11-13, 2003.

22. Hovorka CF. Biomechanics and Gait in Prosthetics: A Primer for the Prosthetic &

Orthotic Technician. Florida Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting,

St. Augustine, FL, September 11-13, 2003.


Georgia Tech MSPO Program. Proceedings of the Florida Association of Orthotists

and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. St. Augustine, FL, September 11-13, 2003.

24. Hovorka CF. Approaches to Post Graduate Education. Proceedings of the American

Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, San Diego, California,

March 20-22, 2003.

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25. Hovorka CF. Post-Graduate Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Report on the

Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators Meeting, School of Health Sciences, Jönköping

University, Jönköping, Sweden, August 14-17, 2002.

26. Cole D, Hovorka CF, Madden L, and Passariello L. Orthopedic Complications of

Acquired Brain Injury: A Case Presentation. Proceedings of the Search for Common

Ground: Innovations for Clinical and Community Settings, Annual Meeting, Trinity

College, Hartford, Connecticut, June, 1999.

27. Pesce WJ, Hovorka CF, and Faghri PD. Central Hemodynamic Responses to

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients. Proceedings of

the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Seattle,

Washington, November, 1998.

28. Faghri PD, Hovorka CF, and Pesce WJ. A Comparison of Three Mechanical

Interventions in Reducing Lower Limb Edema in Stroke Patients. Proceedings of the

Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA), International

Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June, 1998.

29. Faghri PD, Votto JJ, and Hovorka CF. Central Hemodynamic Responses to Loaded

and Unloaded ES-Induced and Voluntary Contractions of the Lower Leg.

Proceedings of the Second Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation

Society (IFESS ’97) and Neural Prosthesis: Motor Systems 5 (NP ’97), Burnaby,

British Columbia, Canada, pages 25-28, August, 1997.

30. Faghri PD, Hovorka CF, and Votto JJ. Circulatory Responses to Electrical

Stimulation of Lower Limb Muscles of Healthy Subjects. Proceedings of the

Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA), International

Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June, 1997.

31. Faghri PD, Hovorka CF, and Votto JJ. Effects of ES-induced and Voluntary

Exercise of the Lower Limbs on the Cardiovascular System. New England American

College of Sports Medicine Regional Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, September,

1997.

32. Hovorka CF and Supan TJ. A Retrospective Review of Thermoplastic Ankle Foot

Orthosis Utilization in a Pediatric Patient Population. Proceedings of the International

Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, 8th World Congress, Melbourne, Victoria,

Australia, page 102, April, 1995.

33. Hovorka CF and Supan TJ. A Retrospective Review of Thermoplastic Ankle Foot

Orthosis Adjustments and Replacements in Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida Patients,

Proceedings of the Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists Annual

Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July, 1994.

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PODIUM PRESENTATIONS

1. Hovorka CF, Kogler GF, Gregor RF, Chang Y-H. Motion control of a novel AFO

maximizing leverage and stiffness – Gait study. American Academy of Orthotists and

Prosthetists Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, February 19-21, 2015.

2. Hovorka CF, Hsieh K, Kogler GF, Gregor RF, Chang Y-H. Motion control of a

novel AFO maximizing leverage and stiffness – Static loading study. American

Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, February

19-21, 2015.

3. Hovorka CF. Influencing motor behavior through constraint of lower limb

movement. Dissertation Defense. Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology.

Atlanta, GA. December 12, 2014.

4. Oludare S, Hovorka CF, Yan T, Chang YH, Kogler GF. Biomimetic rocker profile

restores shank progression during walking with orthotic ankle constraint. American

Society of Biomechanics. Omaha, Nebraska, September 6, 2013.

5. Hovorka CF, Sung J, Eckert K, Gregor RF, Chang YH. Muscle activation changes in

response to orthotic ankle constraint during walking. American Society of

Biomechanics. Omaha, Nebraska, September 6, 2013.

6. Hovorka CF. (Invited Speaker) Orthotic Ankle Constraint Changes Muscle

Activation during Walking. Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic

and Orthotic Research Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia, April 19, 2013.

7. Oludare S, Hovorka CF. Biomimetic rocker profile restores lower limb progression

when walking with constraint of ankle motion. Georgia Tech School of Applied

Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia, April 19,

2013.

8. Sung J, Eckert K, Hovorka CF, Chang YH. Muscle activation changes in response to

orthotic ankle constraint during walking. Georgia Tech Undergraduate Research

Symposium, Atlanta, GA, April 11, 2013.

9. Oludare SO, Yan T, Hovorka CF, Kogler GF, Chang YH. Biomimetic rocker profile

preserves lower limb forward progression when walking with orthotic ankle

constraint. Georgia Tech Undergraduate Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, April

11, 2013.

10. Hovorka CF. (Invited Speaker) Movement patterns during walking are influenced by

design features of a rocker profile sole. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association

National Assembly, Boston, Massachusetts, September 7, 2012.

11. Hovorka CF. Neuromuscular activity increases with orthotic constraint of motion –

emerging evidence. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National

Assembly, Boston, Massachusetts, September 9, 2012.

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12. Musicus M, Hovorka CF. Characterizing changes in plantarflexor activity in

response to orthotic ankle constraint. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association

National Assembly, Boston, Massachusetts, September 9, 2012.

Winner of the Lucille Becker Outstanding Research Award in Orthotic

Science

13. Oludare SO, Hovorka CF. Biomimetic rocker profile restores lower limb rollover

when walking with constraint of ankle-foot motion. American Orthotic and Prosthetic

Association National Assembly, Boston, Massachusetts, September 9, 2012.

14. Hovorka CF. Neuromuscular Behavior and Orthotic Constraint of Lower Limb

Movement. Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic

Research Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia, April 27, 2012.

15. Oludare S, Hovorka CF. Preservation of dominant whole limb movement in

response to orthotic constraint of dominant lower limb. Georgia Tech School of

Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia,

April 27, 2012.

16. Hovorka CF. Constraining Lower Limb Movement for Motor Learning and

Rehabilitation. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting,

Atlanta, Georgia, March 24, 2012.

17. Hovorka CF (Symposium Chair), Kistenberg RF, Kogler GF, Lucas B, French S,

Chang, Y-H. Symposium on Applied Clinically Relevant Measures for Prosthetists

and Orthotists, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting,

Atlanta, Georgia, March 22, 2012.

18. Hovorka CF. Constraining Lower Limb Movement for Motor Learning and

Rehabilitation. School of Applied Physiology, Doctoral Student Seminar Series,

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, September 14, 2011.

19. Hovorka CF. (Keynote Speaker) Constraining Lower Limb Movement for Motor

Learning. Emory School of Medicine, Center for Rehabilitation Medicine Grand

Rounds, Atlanta, Georgia, September 21, 2010.

20. Hovorka CF. (Invited Speaker) Academic Educator Perspective - Research

Advancement in the Profession of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Symposium:

Perspectives on P&O Research – Finding Common Ground. American Academy of

Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Chicago,

Illinois, March 26, 2010.

21. Hovorka CF, MacDonald, Pirouz, Hill M. Orthotics and Prosthetics in the New

Millennium. National Youth Leadership Forum in Medicine. Georgia Institute of

Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, July 23, 2009.

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22. Hovorka CF. Exploring the Dynamics of Gait through a Lower Limb Rocker

Simulation. Biomechanics and Neural Control Seminar. Georgia Tech Center for

Human Movement Studies. Atlanta, Georgia, June 6, 2008.

23. Hovorka CF. (Keynote Speaker) Primer on Spinal Orthotics and Upper Limb

Orthotics for Physicians in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Emory Center for

Rehabilitation Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds,

Atlanta, Georgia, May 15, 2008.

24. Hovorka CF. Case Studies in Lower Limb Orthotics. Emory Center for

Rehabilitation Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds,

Atlanta, Georgia, May 13, 2008.

25. Hovorka CF. (Keynote Speaker) Primer on Lower Limb Orthoses for Physicians in

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Emory Center for Rehabilitation Medicine,

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Atlanta, Georgia, May 8, 2008.

26. Hovorka CF. (Session Moderator) Free Papers – Lower Limb Orthotics. American

Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium.

Orlando, Florida, March 1, 2008.

27. Hovorka CF. (Keynote Speaker) British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Advanced Degree Planning in Prosthetics and Orthotics for Canada. Vancouver,

British Columbia, Canada, July 27, 2007.

28. Hovorka CF. (Session Moderator) Free Papers – Pediatric Orthotics. American

Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium.

San Francisco, California, March 24, 2007.

29. Hovorka CF. (Invited Speaker) Spinal Orthotics: A Primer for Physicians in Physical

Medicine and Rehabilitation. Emory Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Physical

Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Atlanta, Georgia, August 3, 2006.

30. Hovorka CF. Orthotics and Prosthetics in the New Millennium. National Youth

Leadership Forum in Medicine. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia,

July 20, 2006.

31. Hovorka CF. (Invited Speaker) Overview of Prosthetics and the Athlete with Limb

Loss. Emory Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Atlanta, Georgia, June 1, 2006.

32. Hovorka CF. Assessment of Literature Reviews in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Literature Review Workshop.

Seattle, Washington, January 21, 2005.

33. Hovorka CF. Creating a New Kind of Science Program in Prosthetics and Orthotics.

1st Annual Georgia Institute of Technology College of Sciences Open House, Atlanta,

Georgia, February 5, 2005.

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34. Hovorka CF, Lilja M. (Session Co-moderator) Free Paper Oral Presentations:

Advanced Knee Mechanisms. 11th World Congress of the International Society for

Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, China, August 1-6, 2004.

35. Hovorka CF. (Session Moderator) Free Paper Oral Presentations: Technical

Software Demonstrations. 11th World Congress of the International Society for

Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, China, August 1-6, 2004.

36. Hovorka CF, Geil MD. Biomechanical outcomes of new techniques and technology

in transfemoral prosthetics: a case study approach. Proceedings of the 11th World

Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong,

China, August 1-6, 2004.


Georgia Tech MSPO Program. Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the

International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, China, August 1-6,

2004.

38. Hovorka CF. Biomechanical Outcomes of New Techniques and Technology in

Transfemoral Prosthetics: A Case Study Approach for Practitioners. American

Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium,

New Orleans, Louisiana, February 25-28, 2004.

39. Biomechanics and Gait in Prosthetics: A Primer for The Prosthetic & Orthotic

Technician, (Invited Plenary Speaker), Hovorka, CF, American Academy of

Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, New Orleans,

Louisiana, February 25-28, 2004.

40. Biomechanical Outcomes of New Techniques and Technology in Transfemoral

Prosthetics: A Case Study Approach for Practitioners (Invited Plenary Speaker),

Hovorka, CF, Florida Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, St.

Augustine, Florida, September 16-18, 2003.

41. Biomechanics and Gait in Prosthetics: A Primer for The Prosthetic & Orthotic

Technician, (Invited Plenary Speaker), Hovorka, CF, Florida Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, St. Augustine, Florida, September 16-18, 2003.

42. Approaches to Post Graduate Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics – Georgia Tech

MSPO Program, (Invited Plenary Speaker), Hovorka CF, Florida Association of

Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. St. Augustine, Florida, September 16-18,

2003.

43. Update on the Georgia Tech Master of Science in Prosthetics Program, Hovorka CF,

National Association of Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators, Northwestern University,

Chicago, Illinois, April 25, 2003.

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44. Summary Report on the Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators Meeting (POEM),

Hovorka CF, National Association of Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators,

Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, April 25, 2003.

45. Approaches to Post-Graduate Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hovorka CF,

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, San Diego,

California, March 20-22, 2003.

46. Unique Approaches to Post-Graduate Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics,

Hovorka CF, Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting,

Atlanta, Georgia, February 7-8, 2003.

47. Post-Graduate Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics (Keynote Speaker), Hovorka

CF, Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators Meeting, School of Health Sciences,

Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden, August 14-17, 2002.

48. Progress Report on the St. Ambrose University Master of Orthotic Science Program,

Hovorka CF, American Prosthetics and Orthotics Semi Annual Meeting, Iowa City,

Iowa, October, 2001.

49. St. Ambrose University, the First Master of Orthotic Science in the United States,

Hovorka CF, 10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and

Orthotics, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, July, 2001.

50. Evolution and Establishment of the St. Ambrose University Master of Orthotic

Science, Hovorka CF, Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and

Prosthetists, Bloomingdale, Illinois, June, 2001.

51. Establishment of the St. Ambrose University Master of Orthotic Science, Hovorka

CF, American Prosthetics and Orthotics Semi Annual Meeting, Iowa City, Iowa,

April, 2001.

52. St. Ambrose University Master of Orthotic Science, Hovorka CF, American

Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, March 2001.

53. Concept of the St. Ambrose University Master of Orthotic Science, Hovorka CF,

American Prosthetics and Orthotics Semi Annual Meeting, Iowa City, Iowa,

September, 2000.

54. Orthotic Treatment of Lower Extremity Fractures, Department of Physical Medicine

and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Hovorka CF, University of Texas Southwestern

Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, February, 2000.

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55. Orthotic Treatment of Foot Pathologies, Department of Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Hovorka CF, University of Texas Southwestern

Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, February, 2000.

56. Cast Immobilization of the Acute Unstable Spine, Spinal Orthotics Course, Hovorka

CF, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Prosthetics-Orthotics

Program and Parkland Memorial Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics, Dallas,

Texas, February, 2000.

57. Orthotic Treatment of Foot Disorders, Hovorka CF, In-Service for Parkland

Memorial Hospital Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical

Therapy Service, Dallas, Texas, January, 2000.

58. Conference Session Moderator, Hovorka CF, International Society for Prosthetics

and Orthotics, Team Management of Cerebral Palsy, Dallas, Texas, November, 1999.

59. Orthopedic Complications of Acquired Brain Injury: A Case Presentation, Cole D,

Hovorka CF, Madden L, and Passariello L, NeuroHealth for the New Millennium

Interactive Conference Focusing on Brain Injury, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,

September, 1999.

60. Reducing Edema in the Lower Extremity of Hemiplegic Stroke Patients: A Non-

Pharmaceutical Approach. Hovorka CF, Texas Chapter of the American Academy of

Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Nassau Bay, Texas, July, 1999.

61. Lower Limb Prosthetics. Hovorka CF, Crestfield Hospital, Outpatient Rehabilitation

In-Service Education Series, Manchester, Connecticut, June, 1998.

62. Spinal Pathology and Orthotic Treatment. Hovorka CF, Hospital for Special Care,

Physician’s Continuing Education Series, New Britain, Connecticut, May, 1998.

63. Hemodynamic Effects of Neuromusuclar Electrical Stimulation, Sequential

Pneumatic Compression, Leg Elevation, and Supine Resting on Lower Extremity

Edema in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients. Hovorka CF, Graduate Research Seminar,

University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, May, 1998.

64. The Prosthetics and Orthotics Profession: Affecting Persons with Disability.

Hovorka CF, Manchester Community Technical College, Manchester, Connecticut,

February, 1998.

65. Effects of ES-Induced and Voluntary Exercise of the Lower Limbs on the

Cardiovascular System. Hovorka CF, PD Faghri, and JJ Votto, New England

American College of Sports Medicine, Regional Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island,

September, 1997.

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66. Central Hemodynamic Responses to Loaded and Unloaded ES-Induced and

Voluntary Contractions of the Lower Leg. Hovorka CF, Faghri PD, and Votto JJ, 2nd

Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Meeting, Burnaby,

British Columbia, Canada, August, 1997.

67. The Effects of Electrical Calf Muscle Stimulation and Voluntary Exercise on Venous

Blood Flow. Hovorka CF, Fahgri PD, Votto JJ, and Schoomaker J, American

College of Sports Medicine National Meeting, Denver, Colorado, May, 1997.

68. Orthotics and Prosthetics Database Information Search and Retrieval, Hovorka CF,

Newington Orthotic and Prosthetic Systems Clinical Staff Inservices, Connecticut

Children’s Medical Center, Newington Campus, Newington, Connecticut, March,

1996.

69. Prosthetic Management of a Bilateral Lower Limb Amputee Involving the Van-New

Rotation-Plasty, Hovorka CF, 9th Annual Mimi Cameo Covert Memorial Lecture,

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois, October, 1995.

70. A Retrospective Review of Thermoplastic Ankle Foot Orthosis Utilization in Young

Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida Patients. Hovorka CF and Supan TJ, International

Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, 8th World Congress, Melbourne, Victoria,

Australia, April, 1995.

71. Principles of Prosthetic Treatment for the Lower Limb Amputee, Hovorka CF,

Hospital for Special Care Clinical In-Services, New Britain, Connecticut, March,

1995.

72. Orthotic Applications for the Limbs and Spine, An Overview of Treatment Principles

and Types of Devices, Hovorka CF, Hospital for Special Care Clinical In-Services,

New Britain, Connecticut, January, 1995.

73. A Retrospective Review of Thermoplastic Ankle Foot Orthosis Utilization in a

Pediatric Patient Population, Hovorka CF and Supan TJ, Canadian Association of

Prosthetists and Orthotists Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July, 1994.

74. Orthotic Management of the Lower Limbs, Hovorka CF, Mount Sinai Hospital

Clinical In-Services, Hartford, Connecticut, May, 1994.

75. Prosthetic Management of Van Nes Rotation-Plasty, Hovorka CF, Connecticut

Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting, Wallingford,

Connecticut, April, 1994.

76. Research in a Clinical Setting, Hovorka CF, Newington Orthotic and Prosthetic

Systems Clinical Staff In-Services, Newington Children‘s Hospital, Newington,

Connecticut, April, 1994.

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77. A Telephone Survey for the Unilateral Trans-Tibial Geriatric Amputee with

Amputation Performed up to One Year Ago Secondary to Vascular Insufficiency,

Hovorka CF, Resident Research Project Presentations, Newington Children’s

Hospital, Newington, Connecticut, December, 1993.

78. Van Nes Rotation-Plasty, Resident Case Presentations, Hovorka CF, Newington

Children’s Hospital, Newington, Connecticut, September and October, 1993.

79. Use of Computer Aided Design in Prosthetics, Hovorka CF, National Science

Foundation Transition Program and Central Connecticut State University, Newington

Children’s Hospital, Newington, Connecticut, July, 1993.

80. A Retrospective Review of Thermoplastic Ankle Foot Orthoses Adjustments &

Replacements in Patients Age Zero to 21, Hovorka CF and Supan TJ, American

Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Orlando, Florida, October,

1992.

81. Pediatric Thermoplastic Ankle Foot Orthosis Treatment- A Retrospective Review-

1982-1992, Hovorka CF, 6th Annual Mimi Cameo Covert Memorial Lecture,

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois, September,

1992.

82. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Orthotic/Prosthetic Services, Case

Presentations by Hovorka CF, Springfield, Illinois:

Diabetes Mellitus, December, 1992

Friedreich’s Ataxia, October, 1992

Tibialis Posterior Tendon Insufficiency and Rupture, August, 1992

Lower Extremity Developmental Orthotic Treatments for the Pediatric

Neuromotor Impaired- A Review and Critique of the Video, July, 1992

Cerebral Palsy, Part II, July, 1992

Diabetic Neuroarthropathies, April, 1992

Cerebral Palsy, Part I, November, 1991

Plantar Fasciitis, October, 1991

Post-Poliomyelitis Syndrome, September, 1991

Myelomeningocele, August, 1991

Pes Valgoplanus Foot and Ankle Deformity, July, 1991

Cerebrovascular Accident, June, 1991

83. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Orthotic/Prosthetic Services, Staff

In-Service Presentations by Hovorka, CF, Springfield, Illinois:

Ankle Foot Orthosis Engineering, June, 1992

Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses, General Clinical Indications, Design Principles

and Components, August, 1991

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84. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Orthotic/Prosthetic Services, Journal

Club Presentations by Hovorka, CF, Springfield, Illinois:

The Effect of Four Types of Support on the Segmental Mobility of the

Lumbosacral Spine, November, 1992.

85. University of Washington Physiatry Residents Conference presentations by

Hovorka, CF, Seattle, Washington:

Knee Units for Above Knee Amputees, December, 1990

Knee Disarticulation Amputation – Prosthetic Aspects, November, 1990.

COURSES ATTENDED

Clinical Techniques: Optimizing AFO Function: Tuning, Wedging and Trimline

Considerations, 37th Annual American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Scientific

Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 19, 2011.

Instructional Course: Bonato P. Wearable Technology and its Applications in

Rehabilitation. 22nd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Cape Town,

Western Cape, South Africa, July 5, 2009.

Instructional Course: Cavanagh P. Clinical Foot and Ankle Biomechanics. 22nd Congress

of the International Society of Biomechanics, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa,

July 5, 2009.

9th Annual Amputee Mobility Workshop, Amputee Coalition of America Annual

Education Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, June 16, 2007

OMEGA Training for University Instructors, Ohio Willow Wood, Mount Sterling, Ohio,

July 17-18, 2006.

Tracer CAD Premier Standard Seminar (including Omega System), Georgia Institute of

Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, February 13-14, 2003.

Alpha Liner and Techniques for Proper Foot Selection, Ohio Willow Wood, Mount

Sterling, Ohio, February 28-March 1, 2003.

Advances in Lower Extremity Prosthetics: Prosthetic Feet, Otto Bock Health Care,

Marietta, Georgia, July 18, 2002

Introduction to Statistical Analysis Software for Windows, University of Texas

Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, February, 2000.

Springlite Prosthetics & Orthotics, The Springlite Prosthesis System, Newington Orthotic

and Prosthetic Systems, Newington, Connecticut, June, 1998.

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Total Environment Control Interface Systems, Newington Orthotic and Prosthetic

Systems, Hartford, Connecticut, February, 1995.

Ischial Containment Socket Design for the Above Knee Amputee, Newington Children’s

Hospital, Newington, Connecticut, November, 1994.

The Application and Fabrication of the Flex Foot System, Newington Children’s

Hospital, Newington, Connecticut, September, 1994.

Clinical Gait Analysis: A Focus on Interpretation, Newington Children’s Hospital,

Newington, Connecticut, April, 1993.

Myoelectrically Controlled Upper Extremity System Myobock, University of

Washington, Seattle, Washington, February, 1991.

PROFESSIONAL MEETING PARTICIPATION

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and

Scientific Symposium, Chicago, IL, March 2-4, 2017.

Georgia Tech School of Applied Physiology Prosthetic and Orthotic Research



Scientific Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 10-12, 2016.



Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, March

27-28, 2015.


Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 19-21, 2015.

Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, April

26-27, 2014.



37th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Omaha, Nebraska,


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Orthotics Technology Forum International Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, May 31, 2013.


27, 2013.




Symposium. Orlando, FL, February 20-23, 2013.

American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Boston, MA,





Symposium. Atlanta, GA, March 21-24, 2012.


Symposium. Orlando, Florida, March 17-19, 2011.

National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education Futurity Committee

(formerly Five-in-Five Committee), Orlando, Florida, March 16, 2011.

Neurorehabilitation Symposium, Shepherd Center and Hocoma, Atlanta, Georgia, August

27-28, 2010.

National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education Five-in-Five Committee, St.

Petersburg, Florida, May 19, 2010.


Symposium. Chicago, Illinois, February 24-27, 2010.

National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Commissioners Spring

Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, February 23, 2010.

National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Commissioners Summer

Meeting and Strategic Planning Meeting, Portland, Oregon, July 18-19, 2009.

9th Biennial Footwear Biomechanics Symposium, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South

Africa, July 10-12, 2009.

22nd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Cape Town, Western Cape,

South Africa, July 5-9, 2009.

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Symposium. Atlanta, Georgia, March 4-7, 2009.

National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Commissioners Annual

Spring Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, March 3, 2009.


Spring Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, September 9, 2008.


26, 2008.


Symposium. Orlando, Florida, February 27-March 1, 2008.

Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics Annual Editorial Board Meeting, Orlando, Florida,

March 1, 2008


Winter Meeting, Orlando, Florida, February 26, 2008.

National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Residency Standards and

Outcomes Committee Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, January 11, 2008.

Joint Credentials Committee of Canada, Advanced Degree Planning for Prosthetics and

Orthotics, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 27, 2007.

Workshop on Formulation of Educational Objectives in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Curriculum, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 17, 2007.

Master’s Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Development of a National Curriculum

Guide, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 16, 2007.

12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics,

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 29-August 3, 2007.

National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Commissioners Summer

Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 28, 2007.

National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Residency Standards and

Outcomes Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, June 29, 2007.

National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, Commissioners Spring

Meeting, San Francisco, California, March 20, 2007.

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Symposium. San Francisco, California, March 21-24, 2007.

Prosthetics and Orthotics Master’s Degree Curriculum Planning. University of Texas

Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, February 23-24, 2007.


Summer Meeting and Strategic Planning Meeting, Portland, Oregon, July, 2006.

Blaze Sports Running Camp for Persons with Limb Loss, Warm Springs, Georgia, March

18, 2006.

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois,

March 1-4, 2006.

Education Summit: Strategic Planning for Upgrading Orthotic and Prosthetic Schools to

the Entry-Level Master’s Degree, Scottsdale, Arizona, February 11, 2006.

National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education Annual Meeting, Scottsdale,

Arizona, February 10, 2006.

Development of Standards and Guidelines for the Orthotics and Prosthetics Profession:

Literature Review, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists/Project Quantum

Leap, Seattle, Washington, January 21, 2006.

Professional Science Master’s Degree Programs, Biennial Conference, Washington, D.C.,

October 6-7, 2005.

Funding the Future of Orthotics and Prosthetics, Seattle, Washington, June 2005.

Education Summit: Forecasting the Future of Orthotics and Prosthetics, New Orleans,

Louisiana, April, 2005.

11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong

Kong, China, August 1-6, 2004.


Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 25-28, 2004

Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. St. Augustine,

Florida, September 16-18, 2003.


California, March 20-22, 2003.

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Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia,

February 7-8, 2003.

Symposium on Advances in Prosthetics and Orthotics (Sponsored by Atlanta Prosthetics

& Orthotics, Inc.), Atlanta, Georgia, September 27-28, 2002.

Prosthetic and Orthotic Educators Meeting, School of Health Sciences, Jönköping

University, Jönköping, Sweden, August 14-17, 2002.

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida,

March, 2002.

American Prosthetics and Orthotics Semi Annual Meting, Iowa City, Iowa, October,

2001.

10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Glasgow,

Scotland, United Kingdom, July, 2001.

Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Bloomingdale,

Illinois, June, 2001.

American Prosthetics and Orthotics Semi Annual Meeting, Iowa City, Iowa, April, 2001.

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, March,

2001.

Geriatric Rehabilitation: Principles & Practices in the Care of the Elderly in an Evolving

Health Care Arena, Davenport, Iowa, October, 2000.

American Prosthetics and Orthotics Semi Annual Meeting, Iowa City, Iowa, September,

2000.

Second Annual Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Scientific Day, University of Texas

Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, June, 2000.

Issues on Aging: Maintaining Your Health and Independence, University of Texas

Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, April, 2000.


California, March, 2000.

International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Team Management of Cerebral Palsy,

Dallas, Texas, November, 1999.

Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting,

Nassau Bay, Texas, July, 1999.

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American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Continuing Education Conference 4-

98, Albany, New York, October, 1998.

Athletic Injuries of the Knee, The William Backus Hospital Trauma Department

Seminar, Ledyard, Connecticut, May, 1998.

New England Chapter, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Fall Meeting,

Burlington, Vermont, October, 1997.

American College of Sports Medicine New England Regional Meeting, Providence,

Rhode Island, September, 1997.

International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society, 2nd Annual Conference, Simon

Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, August, 1997.

American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting, Denver, Colorado, May, 1997

International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society, 1st Annual Conference, Case

Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, May, 1996.

Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Association, 7th Annual Meeting, Farmington, Connecticut,

May, 1996.

9th Annual Mimi Cameo Covert Memorial Lecture, Southern Illinois University School

of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois, October, 1995.

8th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Melbourne,

Victoria, Australia, April, 1995.

Canadian Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists Biennial Convention, Toronto,

Ontario, Canada, July, 1994.

Connecticut Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting,

Wallingford, Connecticut, April, 1994.

American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association/American Academy of Orthotists and

Prosthetists/Region I/New England Meeting, Framingham, Massachusetts, September,

1993.

Contemporary Care Issues of the Lower Extremity Amputee, Lawrence and Memorial

Hospital Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, New London, Connecticut, May, 1993.

Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference, Newington Children’s

Hospital, Newington, Connecticut, May, 1993.

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American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Orlando, Florida,

October, 1992.

The 6th Annual Mimi Cameo Covert Memorial Lecture, Southern Illinois University

School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois, September, 1992.

Southern Illinois University Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Spring Visiting

Professor, Springfield, Illinois, May 1992.

Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and Region VI

American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Spring Combined Business & Scientific

Seminar, Rosemont, Illinois, March, 1992.

The 5th Annual Mimi Cameo Covert Memorial Lecture, Southern Illinois University

School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois, September, 1991.

American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Region VI and American Academy of

Orthotists and Prosthetists Midwest Chapter Joint Assembly, Indianapolis, Indiana, June,

1991.

Southern Illinois University Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Spring Visiting

Professor, Springfield, Illinois, May 1991.

Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Spring Scientific

Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, April, 1991.

Northwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Spring Scientific

Seminar, Spokane, Washington, May, 1990.

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