Global Partners Summit for Therapy Partners in Care
January 26 – 27, 2026
Cost: $950
Registration opens October 8, 2025 – January 2, 2026
Attendees must receive an invite code to register for this track.
The Therapy Partners in Care track is a CEU-accredited interactive educational event designed for physical therapists, who are essential in guiding lower limb prosthetic users throughout their entire continuum of care.
This two-day event combines expert-led clinical education, hands-on skill development, and meaningful peer engagement to support evidence-based practice. Therapists will also gain firsthand insight by learning directly from patients, deepening their understanding of lived experiences and reinforcing the critical role of patient-centered care in achieving successful outcomes. Day one features a clinical keynote address and updates on the latest research and innovations in rehabilitation. Day two offers targeted continuing education and a patient-centered lab focused on gait training and therapeutic exercise.
Coursework will provide participants with tailored education in a multidisciplinary setting while allowing learners to build their collaborative network of care and resources both locally and nationally.
Upon completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- Implement an interdisciplinary approach that fosters a collaborative care environment to achieve best outcomes for the orthotic and prosthetic patient.
- Apply new therapeutic skills and concepts to patient management to support the unique care needs of each patient.
- Compare and contrast technology to gain a better understanding of the impact on a patient’s function and mobility.
- Describe treatment ideas and resources to implement into a patient’s rehabilitation program.
What’s Included:
- CE Credits Available: 12.5
- Breakfast and Lunch both days
- Therapy partners dinner
Agenda
Download full schedule here.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Registration Open: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Monday, January 26, 2026
- Registration Open: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
- Keynote: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Education Sessions: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Hanger LIVE Showcase and Welcome Reception: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- GPS Therapy Partners Networking Social: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
- Education Sessions: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Insights from Past Participants
“I’m beyond grateful to have attended this amazing event and the opportunity to meet new vendors, partners, incredible clinicians, and learn of so many amazing patient stories of perseverance, thank you!”
Featured Session
From Preferences to Expectations — Understanding Patient Behavior to Guide Care
Juan Marcos Gonzalez Sepulveda, PhD
Associate Professor; Duke Department of Population Health Sciences and Associate Professor in Medicine
Dr. Gonzalez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences and an expert in designing stated-preference surveys and applying advanced statistical methods to analyze preference data. His research centers on making benefit-risk evaluations of medical interventions more transparent and incorporating patient and stakeholder preferences into shared decision making. Currently, he collaborates with FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health to strengthen the agency’s review of stated-preference evidence in regulatory decisions.
Moderator and Host
Shima Nixon
Clinical Resident and Hanger Clinic Patient Champion
