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The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) is a non-governmental organization of people working in or interested in prosthetics, orthotics, mobility and assistive devices technology. It was founded in 1970 in Copenhagen, Denmark by a committee chaired by Knud Jansen. It currently has about 3,500 members in over 100 countries ...
In 1950, the American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association was formed, which brought a new emphasis on the education and certification of clinical practitioners. By the mid 1950s, J.E.Hanger, Inc., had added orthotic services to its business, and had expanded to 50 offices in the U.S. and 25 in Europe.
He is the Vice-President of Prosthetics for Hanger Clinic, a prosthetics and orthotics provider in the United States. [2] Kevin travels around the United States and the world providing care for patients with unique or challenging cases and for disabled athletes. [2] [3] He also presents scientific symposiums and educational programs. [1] [4]
2015 American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics Researcher Award. [12] 2011 American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics Honorary Member. [12] * 2009 American Physical Therapy Association’s Henry & Florence Kendall Practice Award. [13] 2007 American Orthotic and Prosthetics Association Thranhardt Lecture winner. [14]
Registration is with the Health and Care Professions Council and BAPO - the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists. The training is a B.Sc.(Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics at either the University of Salford or University of Strathclyde. New graduates are therefore eligible to work as an orthotist and/or prosthetist.
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC)
A pedorthist is a professional who has specialized training to modify footwear and employ supportive devices to address conditions which affect the feet and lower limbs. . They are trained in the assessment of lower limb anatomy and biomechanics, and the appropriate use of corrective footwear – including shoes, shoe modifications and other pedorthic devi
A pair of AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis) braces being used to aid bilateral foot drop. Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, romanized: ortho, lit. 'to straighten, to align') is a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses, sometimes known as braces, calipers, or splints. [1]