The event is strategically divided into two sessions, each serving a distinct purpose:

Morning Session: Education & Clinical Training

Keynote lecture by Benjamin Darter PT, PhD on "Are You Paying Attention? You Might Think About Every Step and Why That Matters"
Physical Therapist-led lecture on clinical techniques and rehabilitation strategies for individuals with limb loss.
Hands-on labs with direct therapist-patient interaction for personalized learning.
Caregiver breakout session
Expert panel Q&A session featuring industry professionals, providing a platform for open discussion.

Lunch: Provided for all attendees

Afternoon Session: Adaptive Sports, Recreation & Community Engagement

Interactive sessions where amputees and clinicians test adaptive equipment provided by vendor sponsors, explore indoor and outdoor sports and recreational activities.
Vendor tables open to learn about various community resources

This event is also for caregivers and rehabilitation professionals like Physical Therapists, PTAs, DPT Students, Prosthetists, etc.

Caregivers: Family and friends are an essential support system for individuals with lower limb amputations. Recognizing this, we invite all caregivers and supporters to register at a reduced rate! The topics covered during this event are important for caregivers to know and we have included a breakout session specifically for you!

Rehabilitation Professionals: We welcome rehabilitation professionals and students to join us for this collaborative event. Whether you have worked extensively with individuals with lower limb loss or are looking to build your experience, this is a unique opportunity to directly engage with participants, learn from experts, and discover resources that support meaningful mobility and participation.

Questions? Contact us!
Email: admin@missiongait.org
Phone: 804-918-5792

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