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Bosker, Gordon Wayne

School of Medicine
Rehab Medicine
(210) 567-5346
bosker@uthscsa.edu

Mr. Gordon Bosker is an Instructor/Researcher and Clinician for the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. He joined the University in 1998. Mr. Bosker received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering with emphasis on ergonomics. He studied at the Northwestern University for Prosthetics/Orthotics Center and was certified and licensed in both prosthetics and orthotics. He also became certified in pedorthics. In 2004, Mr. Bosker completed his Masters degree in Education with emphasis toward Instructional Technology to enhance his instructor capabilities. In 2002, Mr. was awarded the Fellowship in Orthotics and Prosthetics (FAAOP).
Mr. Bosker is also a Clinical Instructor for the Dept of Orthopaedics but his main interest lies with his clinical work and also with translational research in prosthetics and orthotics. Past research has included Prosthetic Foot Guidelines to evaluate different prosthetic feet for the diabetic population. Continuing research includes Freeform Fabrication of Transtibial Prosthetic Sockets to evaluate selective laser sintering in fabricating sockets, Evaluating the Effects of Foot Orthotics on Plantar Pressures in the diabetic Population to evaluate the efficacy of different foot orthoses for the diabetic population and new research that includes Stochastic resonance or how different forms of vibration may assist in balancing for the amputee.

Appointments Education Expertise Publications Grants

9/2007 - Present	Clinical Instructor in Prosthetics and Orthotics	University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Orthopaedics, San Antonio, TX
1/1999 - Present	Clinical Instructor in Prosthetics and Orthotics	The University of Texas Health Science Center, Physical Therapy, San Antonio, TX
1/1998 - Present	Instructor/Researcher	The University of Texas Health Science Center, Rehab Medicine, San Antonio, TX

Journal Article

Bosker GW and Gail Walden. The Interfaces between the Transtibial Residual Limb and the Socket Design The Academy Today 2008 Feb;4(1):A-4-A-7.

Rogers W, Bosker GW, Faustine M, Walden G, Neptune R and Crawford R. Case Report: Variably Compliant Transtibial Prosthetic Socket Fabricated Using Solid Freeform Fabrication J Prosthet Orthot 2008 Jan;20(1):1-6.

Silverman, AK, Fey, NP, Portillo A, Walden JG, Bosker G and Neptune, RR. Compensatory mechanisms in below-knee amputee gait in response to increasing steady-state walking speeds Gait & Posture (in press) 2008 Jan;.

Bosker GW, Carlisle D, Klute G, Rogers B. Evidence-Based Practice and Amputee Rehabilitation The Academy Today 2007 Jun;3(3):A12-A13.

Rogers WE, Faustini M, Bosker G, Crawford R, Neptune RR, Walden J, Gitter A (deceased). Advanced transtibial socket fabrication using selective laser sintering Orthotics and Prosthetics International 2007 Feb;31(1):88-100.

Zmitrewicz RJ, Neptune RR, Walden JG, Rogers WE, Bosker GW. The effect of foot and ankle prosthetic components on braking and propulsive impulses during transtibial amputee gait Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2006 Oct;87(10):1334-1339.

G. Bosker, R. Zmitrewicz, R. Neptune, J. Walden & W. Rogers. "The Effect of Foot & Ankle prosthetic Components on Braking & Propulsive Impulses During Transtibial Amputee Gait" J APMR 2006 Oct;Vol.(87):1334-1339.

Mario C Faustini, Richard R Neptune, Richard H Crawford, William E Rogers, and GW Bosker. An experimental and theoretical framework for manufacturing prosthetic sockets for transtibial amputees Transactions on Neural Systems & Rehabilitation Engineering 2006 Sep;14(3):304-310.

Faustini MC, Neptune RR, Crawford RH, Rogers WE, Bosker GW. An experimental and theoretical framework for manufacturing prosthetic sockets for transtibial amputees IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems & Rehabilitation Engineering 2006 Sep;14(3):304-310.

Mario Faustini, R. Neptune, R. Crawford, W.E. Rogers, and G. Bosker. Design and analysis of orthogonally compliant features for local contact pressure relief in transtibial trostheses Journal of Biomethanical Engineering 2005 Nov;127(6):946-951.

G. Bosker, M. Faustini, R. Crawford, R. Neptune & W. Rogers. Design & analysis of orthogonally compliant features for duraform/SLS manufactured plates Biomechanical Engineering 2005 Nov;127:1334-1339.

Roberson D, Rogers W, Bosker G, Walden G, Walsh NE. Prosthetic Food Guideline Development: Center of Force and Cadence Variations in Self-Selected Walking Speed Arch Phys med and Rehab 2004 Sep;85(9).

Book Chapter

A. Gitter, MD & Gordon Bosker, CP, CPed. Decision Making in Pain Management, Prosthetic Support. In: A. Gitter, MD & Gordon Bosker, M.Ed., CPO, CPed. Decision Making in Pain Management. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby; 2006.

Abstract

Silverman AK, Fey NP, Portillo AA, Walden JG, Bosker GW, and Neptune RR. Compensatory mechanisms in below-knee amputee gait in response to increasing steady-state walking speeds; 2008 Aug. (North American Congress on Biomechanics).

Fey NP, Silverman AK, Portillo AA, Walden JG, Bosker GW, and Neptune RR. The influence of increasing steady-state walking speed on muscle coordination in below-knee amputees; 2008 Aug. (North American Congress on Biomechanics).

Roberson DJ, Rogers WE, Bosker G, Walden G, Walsh, NE. Prosthetic Foot Guideline Development: Center of Force and Cadence Variations in Self-Selected Walking Speed; 2004 Sep. (Arch Phys Med Rehabil; vol. 85).

Federal
Funding Agency	UTHSCSA
Title	Quantitative Gait Analysis in Clinical Decision Making
Status	Active
Period	9/2003 - Present
Role	Co-Investigator
Grant Detail	Establish a lab database of normal and abnormal gait for clinical comparisons.
Funding Agency	Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA
Title	Development of a Finite Element Bio Heat Transfer Model of a Human Residual Leg and Prosthesis
Status	Active
Period	1/2008 - Present
Role	Co-Investigator
Grant Detail
Funding Agency	Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA
Title	Mechanically-Induced Stochastic Resonance to Improve Amputee Gait and Balance
Status	Active
Period	1/2007 - 9/2009
Role	Co-Investigator
Grant Detail	The major goal of this project is to develop a device that may help diabetic transtibial amputees walk and balance better.
Funding Agency	VISN Grant (VAH)
Title	Evaluating the Effects of Foot Orthotics on Plantar Pressures in the Diabetic Population
Status	Active
Period	10/2005 - 10/2007
Role	Co-Investigator
Grant Detail	Foot orthoses are frequently utilized as a preventive treatment option to reduce the risk for foot ulceration, particularly within the diabetic population. In an effort to evaluate the efficacy of foot orthoses prescriptions, the aim of the study is to assess, in a rigorous and systematic manner, how effective foot orthoses are at redistributing plantar pressures. Utilizing a repeated measure within subject design, forty two diabetic subjects rated at Category 1 by the UTHSCSA Podiatry Scale (Peripheral neuropathy, no history of ulceration) will be evaluated. Each subject will receive three sets of foot orthotics and a pair of extra-depth athletic shoes. These orthotics will be received in a randomized order for each subject. There will be a custom molded trilaminar insert, contoured shoe insert of Plastazote and polyurethane. Plantar pressure measurements will be acquired at baseline and after four weeks of accommodation to the foot orthoses.
Funding Agency	VISN Grant (VAH)
Title	Evaluating the Effects of Foot Orthotics on Plantar Pressures in the Diabetic Population
Status	Active
Period	10/2005 - 10/2007
Role	Co-Investigator
Grant Detail	Foot orthoses are frequently utilized as a preventive treatment option to reduce the risk for foot ulceration, particularly within the diabetic population. In an effort to evaluate the efficacy of foot orthoses prescriptions, the aim of the study is to assess, in a rigorous and systematic manner, how effective foot orthoses are at redistributing plantar pressures. Utilizing a repeated measure within subject study design, forty two diabetic subjects rated at Category 1 by the UTHSCSA Podiatry Scale (Peripheral neuropathy, no history of ulceration) will be evaluated. Each subject will receive three sets of foot orthotics and a pair of extra-depth athletic shoes. These orthotics will be received in a randomized order for each subject. There will be a custom molded trilaminar insert, a prefabricated trilaminar insert without any modifications, and an over-the-counter contoured shoe insert of Plastazote and polyurethane. Plantar pressure measurements will be acquired at baseline and after four weeks of accommodation to the foot orthoses.
State
Funding Agency	UTHSCSA
Title	Interactive Multimedia Teaching Tool for the Evaluation of Gait Patterns and Problems of the Transtibial Amputee
Status	Complete
Period	9/2002 - Present
Role	Principal Investigator
Grant Detail

Year	Degree	Discipline	Institution
2004	MEd	Instructional Technology	American Intercontinental Univ. Chicago , IL
1979	BS	Industrial Engineering, Ergonomics	Wichita State University Wichita , KS

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