Freedom Beyond 55: Prosthetic and orthotic care for the elderly
ISPO Canada 2005 Symposium

The 2005 Symposium brings together an international array of experts with a wide spectrum of experience related to prosthetic and orthotic care for the elderly. This Symposium will be of interest to all health professionals working with prosthetics, orthotics, or physical rehabilitation; biomechanists; kinesiologists, and engineers. The 2005 Symposium is being held in conjunction with the Ontario Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists.

Forms: Registration (PDF), Cover Letter (PDF), Program (PDF)

ISPO Symposium Info
Location

Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre
Vaughan Estate
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date October 14-15, 2005
Featured Speakers
  • Meridith Marks, MD, FRCPC, Physiatrist, University of Ottawa (Ottawa)
  • David Conn, MB, BCh, BAO, FRCPC, Geriatric Psychiatrist, Baycrest Centre (Toronto)
  • Tim Bach, PhD, Biomechanist, Latrobe University (Australia)
  • Anton Johannesson, CPO, Clinician, (Sweden)
  • Wieland Kaphingst, Dipl. -Ing.(BMT), CPO(EC), CP(USA), Clinician/Engineer (USA, Germany)
  • John Fisk, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, (Orthopedics - USA)
  • Aaron Leung, PhD, CO(HK), Orthotist, (Hong Kong)
  • Stephen Hutchins, University of Salford (UK)
Topics

Prosthetic and Orthotic Care for the Elderly
Geriatric Mental Health
Quality Management for Elderly Clients
Skin problems
Stance Control KAFO
Biomechanics of Elderly Gait

Workshops

Observational Gait Analysis
Swedish Optimized Amputee Rehabilitation Procedure

Cost
(tax included)

ISPO/OAPO Members (before September 1, 2005): $140
ISPO/OAPO Members (after September 1, 2005): $165
Non Members (before September 1, 2005): $270
Non Members (after September 1, 2005): $295
Students: $75
( Lunch and refreshment breaks provided)
Accommodation

Crowne Plaza Hotel (Toronto-Don Valley)
1250 Eglinton Ave. E., Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1J3
Phone: 1-877-474-6835, Email: [email protected]
Rate: $119.00 + tax (parking $8.00 per night)

* Book before September 23, 2005
(mention “ISPO Canada” for group rate)
Contact Information

Rajiv Kalsi
Prosthetics and Orthotics
The Rehabilitation Centre
505 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1H8M2

Email [email protected]
Telephone 613-737-7350 x5592
FAX 613-737-4260

 

We look forward to seeing you in Toronto.