STRIVE by Ottobock and Baylor College of Medicine Join Forces to Shape the Future of Orthotics & Prosthetics Education

HOUSTON, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ottobock is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine's Orthotics & Prosthetics Program, advancing shared goals of delivering top-tier education and nurturing the next generation of O&P professionals.

Empowering Tomorrow's Clinicians Through STRIVE by Ottobock
STRIVE by Ottobock is a flagship three-day seminar crafted for outstanding O&P residents. It combines hands-on training, expert mentorship, and exposure to leading Ottobock technologies, including cutting edge solutions like the C-Leg 4, Kenevo, Dynamic Arm, bebionic, and C-Brace—delivered through in person sessions and Ottobock's MyLearning educational platform. Registration for STRIVE by Ottobock opens on August 6. More details and the registration link can be found here.

A Mission Aligned: Ottobock & Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine's O&P Program is renowned for integrating evidence-based didactic coursework with a rigorous clinical residency model, preparing students to become board-eligible in both orthotics and prosthetics in just 30 months. The program's mission of delivering progressive, interdisciplinary education, leveraged within the world's largest medical center, closely aligns with Ottobock's commitment to clinical excellence and workforce development.

Strategic Collaboration That Builds Capacity
This year, Ottobock and Baylor have joined forces to host this year's STRIVE event in Houston, TX, inviting O&P residents from all over the country to take their education to the next level. Through this partnership, attendees will gain early access to Ottobock's immersive training modules, hands-on exposure to advanced product lines, and a powerful network of peers and industry experts, all intended to elevate clinical expertise and fuel innovation across O&P care.

"At Ottobock, we believe that investment in education is the bedrock of innovation in orthotics and prosthetics. STRIVE is designed to equip tomorrow's leaders with technical fluency, clinical confidence, and connection to like-minded peers," said Mark Profeta, Education Specialist at Ottobock North America. "Collaborating with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the nation's top medical and allied health institutions, cements our shared commitment to building a future ready O&P workforce."

"We are excited to work with Ottobock in order to facilitate the STRIVE event here in Houston," said Ashley Mullen, Program Director for the Orthotics and Prosthetics Program at Baylor College of Medicine. "Ottobock clinics and clinicians have supported our residency program by providing excellent training sites and clinical preceptorship. Their commitment to taking clinical education to the next level through this tailored program will support the next generation of prosthetist-orthotists in providing superior patient care."

About STRIVE by Ottobock
STRIVE is an immersive, high impact seminar for high achieving O&P residents featuring product labs, clinical simulation, expert mentorship, network building, and blended learning via the Ottobock Academy and MyLearning platforms.

About Ottobock
Since 1919, Ottobock has pioneered mobility and patient care solutions through innovative prosthetics, orthotics, and clinical training programs. Ottobock.care, the U.S. clinical services arm, operates over 50 clinics in partnership with institutions like Baylor, extending world‑class care while supporting the next generation of practitioners.

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