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John T Brinkmann is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Certified as both a prosthetist and orthotist (CPO/L, FAAOP), he directs graduate education in the Masters of Prosthetics and Orthotics (MPO) program through hybrid online-onsite instruction and mentors capstone projects.
- Primary research areas: Lower limb prosthetics, orthotics, and behavioral science
- Key affiliations: NUPOC, NUCATS, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
His publications focus on educational research methodology in prosthetics/orthotics, biomechanical optimization of prosthetic devices, and clinical implementation science. Recent work includes developing assessment criteria for patellar-tendon-bearing impressions and analyzing knee flexion resistance in transfemoral prosthetics.
Scientific honors include:
- Outstanding Educator Award, AAOP (2021)
- John X. Thomas Best Teachers Award, Feinberg (2016)
- O&P News 175 Innovators (2015)
- AAOP Fellow since 2000
Active in professional service as Treasurer of ISPO's US Member Society and Chair of AAOP's Behavioral Sciences Society, with industry disclosures related to Western Media Group and Western Medical Inc.
