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Grant Wood

 

Grant Wood, MS, CPO

Is the co-founder of Align Clinic in San Mateo, California and has over 30 years of experience in the areas of prosthetic and orthotic patient care, management, product  development, and scientific research. He is an active presenter, researcher, and winner of awards in prosthetics and orthotics.  Grant Wood is also a specialist in scoliosis bracing with the Cheneau brace and the Rigo-Cheneau braces. He has the unique qualification of having trained and mentored with Dr. Rigo and Dr. Cheneau since 1996. Since then, Grant Wood has worked on numerous research publications, studies and workshops on the Cheneau and Cheneau Rigo braces, and he has gone on to create his own brace type: the Wood Cheneau Rigo WCR Brace®.

 

Grant Wood’s professional career as an orthotist and prosthetist spans work in the USA, England and Spain, where he worked for eight years at Group IDEO in Sevilla and Malaga. Grant Wood holds Bachelor of  Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Salford, School of Prosthetics and Orthotics in England. His post-graduate thesis was on idiopathic scoliosis treatment using the Cheneau brace at the Research Institute for Health, University of Salford. As well as being British certified in prosthetics and orthotics, he completed his American Board Certification in Orthotics, to become an ABC Certified Orthotist (CO) and US Board Certified in Prosthetics.

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Education & Work Experience

Journal articles, papers and thesis completed on the Cheneau brace

Completed various workshop and educational courses on Rigo-Cheneau and Cheneau braces in Barcelona and Seville presented by Dr. Rigo and Dr. Cheneau.

  • Rigo. M. (2019), Chêneau Rigo brace modification training while using the Rigo Curve Classification. Instituto E. Salvá, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Rigo. M. (2018), Chêneau Rigo brace modification training while using the Rigo Curve Classification. Instituto E. Salvá, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Rigo. M. (2017), Chêneau Rigo brace modification training while using the Rigo Curve Classification. Instituto E. Salvá, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Rigo. M. (2016), Chêneau Rigo brace modification training while using the Rigo Curve Classification. Instituto E. Salvá, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Rigo. M. (2015), Chêneau Rigo brace modification training while using the Rigo Curve Classification. Instituto E. Salvá, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Rigo. M. (2014), Chêneau Rigo brace modification training while using the Rigo Curve Classification. Instituto E. Salvá, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Rigo. M. (2013), Chêneau Rigo brace modification training while using the Rigo Curve Classification. Instituto E. Salvá, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Rigo, M. (2009), Rigo Cheneau brace practical and theoretical training. Germany.
  • Rigo, M. (2007), Rigo Cheneau brace practical and theoretical training. Instituto E. Salva, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Rigo, M. Cheneau, J. (2000), 3rd Orthotics Workshop on the Cheneau brace. Instituto E. Salva, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Rigo, M. (2000), 3rd Workshop on the theory and practical aspects of the Cheneau brace.  Instituto de Especialidades Ortopédicas, Seville, Spain.
  • Chêneau, J., Rigo, M., García, J. (1997), 1st Workshop on the theory and practical aspects of the Chêneau brace.  Instituto de Especialidades Ortopédicas, Seville, Spain.
  • Rigo, M., Cheneau, J. (1997), 2nd Orthotics Workshop on the Cheneau brace. Instituto E. Salvá, Barcelona, Spain

Seminars and Presentations of the Cheneau Brace

  • Wood G., Barrera R, Romero S. (2020) American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 46th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, Hyatt Regency Chicago Chicago, Illinois.
  • Wood G., (2019) Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) Relative Efficacy of Symmetrical, Semi-symmetrical and Asymmetrical Scoliosis Braces for Cobb Angle and 3D Correction of Idiopathic Scoliosis. San Francisco, California
  • Wood G., Schreiber S., (2019) Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) Cheneau Bracing is Effective in Older Patients with Larger Curves – Results of Retrospective Chart Analysis, San Francisco, California
  • Wood G.I., Schreiber S. (2018) Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT): The Effect of Rigo-Cheneau Type Bracing According to Wood-Cheneau-Rigo Concept on Cobb Angle Change in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis – A Retrospective Chart Analysis, Dubrovnik, Croatia
  • Wood G.I., Rigo M. (2017) Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT): 12 Years Evolution with High Degree Asymmetry, Lyon, France
  • Wood G.I. (2017) Los Angeles Children’s Hospital: The Wood Cheneau Rigo (WCR) Brace, Los Angeles, California
  • Wood G.I. (2017) American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP): The Wood Cheneau Rigo (WCR) Brace, Chicago, Illinois
  • Wood G.I. (2016) Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT): The Cheneau Brace using Rigo Principles and the Wood Cheneau Rigo (WCR) Brace, Banff, Canada
  • Wood G.I. (2016) The Cheneau Brace using Rigo Principles and the WCR Brace. Curvy Girls Conference, Long Island, NY
  • Wood, G.I. (2016) Sagittal Plane Normalization for Bracing Patients with Scoliosis: Harmonic and Disharmonic Configurations. Conservative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis 2016; Columbia University Hospital, New York, New York
  • Wood, G.I. (2015) A Five-Year Case Study of an Infantile Scoliosis Patient Using Schroth Therapy and Cheneau Type Scoliosis Brace. SOSORT 2015; Katowice, Poland
  • Wood G.I. (2015) Wood Cheneau Rigo brace principles and BSPTS PT C1 training course. Boston, MA
  • Wood G.I. (2014) The WCR Brace for Scoliosis. Curvy Girls Conference, Long Island, NY
  • Wood G.I. (2014) Brace Modifications That Can Result in Improved Curve Correction in Idiopathic Scoliosis. SOSORT, Wiesbaden, Germany
  • Wood G.I. (2014) Wood Cheneau Rigo brace principles and BSPTS PT C1 training course. Hunter College, NY
  • Wood, G.I. (2014), Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT): The Cheneau Brace using Rigo Principles and the Wood Cheneau Rigo (WCR) Brace, Wiesbaden, Germany.
  • Wood G.I. (2014), BSPTS PT C1 and C2 training course, Wood Cheneau Rigo brace presentation. Scoliosis Rehab, WI
  • Wood, G.I., Mangino, M. (2014), BSPTS PT, WCR brace presentation. Manhattan, NY
  • Wood, G.I. (2013), Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT): The Cheneau Brace using Rigo Principles and the Wood Cheneau Rigo (WCR) Brace. Chicago, IL.
  • Wood, G.I. (2013), American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetist Spinal Orthotics Society: Panel discussion on X-ray analysis. Orlando, FL.
  • Wood, G.I. (2013), Rigo Classification of Scoliosis and Brace Design. 1st International Congress on Advanced Methods of Scoliosis Treatment, Isfahan Medical University of Iran, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Wood, G.I. (2012), the Cheneau Brace by Rigo Principles. 1st Curvy Girls International Convention, Invited Guest Speaker, Long Island, NY.
  • Wood, G.I. (2012), Rigo-Cheneau brace. Scoliosis Rehab, Stevens Point, WI.
  • Wood, G.I. (2012), Rigo-Cheneau Brace. 38th Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. http://www.oandp.org/publications/jop/index12.asp
  • Wood, G.I. (2011), Quality Control of Idiopathic Scoliosis treatment in 147 patients while using the RSC brace, University of California at San Francisco.
  • Wood G.I., Chen, R. (2011), Inter-observer and Intra-Observer Reliability and Reproducibility of the Rigo Classification for Idiopathic Scoliotic Curves, University of California at San Francisco.
  • Wood G.I. (2010), Specific Scoliosis Classification Correlating with Brace Treatment: Description and Reliability of Rigo Classification. ISPO 2010, Leipzig, Germany.
  • Rigo, M., Wood, G.I. (2009), Brace Design According to Biomechanical Principles of Correction in AIS – “The RSC Brace.” Reno, NV.
  • Rigo, M., Wood, G.I. (2008), Principles of Correction Rigo-System-Cheneau. Germany.
  • Wood, G.I., García, J. (2001), the treatment of scoliosis with the Cheneau brace. Hospital Civil, Malaga, Spain.
  • Wood, G.I., Rigo, M. (1999), the treatment of scoliosis with a hyper-correction TLSO- the Cheneau brace system. British Association of Prosthetist and Orthotists (BAPO) 5th Annual Scientific Meeting, Seminar 4, Harrogate, UK.

Scoliosis Brace Clinics

  • Wood G.I. (2016) Shanghai Charity Foundation, “Beloved Under the Blue Sky – Midwest Poor Students Free Scoliosis Screening” Launching Ceremony. Shanghai, China
  • Wood, G.I., Rigo. M (2015) San Mateo WCR Brace clinic with Dr. Rigo. Align Clinic, San Mateo, CA.
  • Wood, G.I. (2014), Scoliosis: Schroth Physical Therapy and Bracing Clinic. Scoliosis Rehab, Stevens Point, WI.
  • Wood, G.I., Mangino, M. (2014), Wood Cheneau Rigo (WCR) brace clinic.  Bay Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Supply Co, Inc., Huntington Station, NY.
  • Rigo. M (2013), Cheneau brace modification training while using the Rigo Curve Classification. Instituto E. Salva, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Wood, G.I. (2013), To Brace or not to Brace- Three-Dimensional Nature and Growth Considerations for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Published in the Academy Today, American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetist Special Edition Journal (AAOP), July 2013
  • Wood, G.I., Mangino, M. (2013), Wood Cheneau Rigo (WCR) brace clinic.  Bay Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Supply Co, Inc., Huntington Station, NY.
  • Rigo, M., Wood, G.I. (2012), Scoliosis: Schroth Physical Therapy and Bracing Clinic. Scoliosis Rehab, Stevens Point, WI.
  • Wood, G.I., Gallo, D. (2011), Rigo-Cheneau Scoliosis Brace Clinic. San Mateo, CA.
  • Wood, G.I. (2011), Scoliosis: Schroth Physical Therapy and Bracing Clinic. Scoliosis Rehab, Stevens Point, WI.
  • Wood, G.I. (2010), Scoliosis: Schroth Physical Therapy and Bracing Clinic. Scoliosis Rehab, Stevens Point, WI.
  • Wood, G.I., Gallo, D. (2010), Rigo-Cheneau Scoliosis Brace Clinic. San Mateo, CA.
  • Rigo, M., Wood, G.I. (2009), Scoliosis: Schroth Physical Therapy and Bracing Clinic. Scoliosis Rehab, Stevens Point, WI.
  • Wood, G.I. (2008), Scoliosis: Schroth Physical Therapy and Bracing Clinic. Scoliosis Rehab, Stevens Point, WI.

Professional Societies

  • American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetist Spinal Orthotics Society: The current leadership: Chair: Sun Hae Jang, CO with Gillette Children’s Specialty in St. Paul, MN. Vice-Chair: Grant Wood, MS, CO of Align Clinic in San Mateo, CA. Treasurer: Kara Davis, CPO, LO with Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas.
  • International Society Of Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) member, and 2019 Conference Chair
  • Association of Rigo-Cheneau Specialists Co-founder