Joseph Terpenning, CO, FAAOP

Owner, Director of Orthotics

He was born and raised on Long Island, NY. He started college as a theater major and graduated in 1995 from Siena College with a BS in Biology. After attending the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, he transferred to Northwestern University to study orthotics. He graduated in 1999 and was board certified in 2000 after a residency focusing on craniofacial treatments and neuromuscular disorders. Joe became a Fellow of the Academy in 2008. He has been published numerous times for research in plagiocephaly and pediatric cranial molding. He was married in 2000 and has three kids. Joe loves to travel and ski. He spends much of his free time volunteering with his kids' schools.

Fun facts: he is a long-time martial artist and enthusiast, he coaches middle school girls' volleyball, and is a huge Star Wars and Lord of the Rings fan.

Education

• B.S. Biology, Siena College (1995)


• American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine


• Certified Orthotist (C.O.), Northwestern University Orthotics and Prosthetics Center (1999)

Positions

• Director of Orthotics, Infinite Technologies Orthotics and Prosthetics (2003-Present)


• Co-Director, Craniofacial Orthotist, Eastern Cranial Affiliates, LLC (2002-Present)


• FDA 510(K) Compliance Consultant (2001-Present)


• Craniofacial Orthotics, The Terpenning Group, LLC (2001-2003)


• Craniofacial Orthotics, Orthotic Solutions, LLC (2001-2003)


• Staff Orthotist, Orthotic Solutions, LLC (2000-2003)


• Consulting Orthotist, Arlington Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Clinic (2000-2006)


• Rotational Practitioner, INOVA Fairfax Hospital (1999-2003)

Honors

• Fellow, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (2007)


• Best of the Residency Research Series (2000)

Memberships

• Co-Chairman/Founder, American Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (2002-2008)


• Craniofacial Society Member (1999-Present)


• American Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists Member (1999-Present)


• American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association Member (1999-Present)


• American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics

Responsibilities

• Lecture Moderator (2007)


• Contributing Author, “Orthotic Treatment of Deformational Plagiocephaly, Brachycephaly, and Scaphocephaly” (2004)


• Mid-Atlantic Regional Director (2002-2004)


• NCOPE Residency Liaison Network Member (2000-Present)


• Consulting Member, CAPPSkids Plagiocephaly and Craniosynostosis Society (2002-2006)

Certifications

• Certified Orthotist, American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (2000-Present)

Publications

• Terpenning, JF. Orthotic Cranioplasty: Material and Design Considerations. J. Prosthet. Orthot. 2004; 16: S46-S49


• Terpenning, JF. Static Orthotic Cranioplasty as a Nonsurgical Alternative for the Treatment of Deformational Plagiocephaly. J. Prosthet. Orthot. 2001; 13:45-49


• Terpenning, JF. Static Orthotic Cranioplasty as a Nonsurgical Alternative for the Treatment of Deformational Plagiocephaly. AOPA Best of the Residency Research Series, 2000

Lectures

• “Orthotic Cranioplasty: Material & Design Considerations,” Professional Development Course, Management of Deformational Plagiocephaly (October 26, 2007)


• “Orthotic Management of the Post-operative Craniosynostosis Patient,” Co-presented with Charles Thorne, MD, AAOP National Scientific Symposium (March 2006)


• “Material Considerations for Orthotic Cranioplasty,” AAOP National Scientific Symposium (March 2004)


• “Diagnosis and Management Issues Affecting Patients with Plagiocephaly,” AAOP New York Chapter Annual Educational Seminar (August 16, 2002)


• “Diagnosis and Management of Positional Plagiocephaly: An Instructional Course,” Co-presented with Dr. Sterling Clarren, MD, and Dr. John Kolar, PhD, AAOP National Scientific Symposium (March 23, 2002)