Hosted by the Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MSPO) program at KSU’s Wellstar College of Health and Human Services, the 2026 Capstone Research Symposium will showcase original capstone projects emphasizing evidence-based clinical practice. As the only MSPO program in Georgia and one of only 14 nationwide, KSU’s program integrates strengths from clinical care, health sciences, and engineering to cultivate future leaders in prosthetics and orthotics.
Event Details
Date: April 17, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: KSU Center
Keynote Address
Aaron Young, Ph.D.
Woodruff and James R. and Sarah R. Borders Faculty Fellow
Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Capstone Research Presentations
- Static Alignment in a Transfemoral Simulation Device
- Relative Limb Placement for Stable Crawling in Infants with Limb Loss
- Impact of Cranial Remolding Orthoses on Crawling Infants: A Pilot Study
- Influence of Rigid Carbon Fiber Insoles on Peak Pressure During Walking: A Pilot Study
- Development of a Non‑Invasive Elastography System to Measure the Stiffness Properties of Tendons
- Quantifying Ankle Stiffness: Barefoot vs. AFO
