Innovations in Prosthetics and Orthotics
ISPO Canada 2011 Symposium

The 2011 Symposium was a great success. Thank you to the organizing committee, volunteers, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and delegates for making this a great event.

Please find links to information requested during the event below:

• Outcome Measures Related to Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Dan Blocka Presentation: Appropriate Prosthetic and Orthotic Technologies in Low Income Countries
• Motion analysis on the iPhone
• Walkaide Research

The 2011 Symposium brings together an international array of experts with a wide spectrum of experience related to prosthetic and orthotic care. This Symposium will be of interest to all health professionals working with prosthetics, orthotics, or physical rehabilitation; biomechanists; kinesiologists, and engineers. The 2011 Symposium is being held in conjunction with the Ontario Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists.

Forms: Registration (PDF), Call for papers (letter, form), Exhibitor form (PDF), Flyer (PDF)

Draft Programme: Click here to see the programme for 2011 (updated Sept 6, 2011).

Atlantic Regional Programme: The Friday morning programme will be video conferenced to Halifax and St. Johns as part of the full-day Atlantic Region programme. Please conact Elizabeth Harris for details. Click here for the Atlantic programme and registration form.

Two new session types will be included in the 2011 Symposium program: Short Presentation / Case Study and Demonstrations / Posters. A“Wine and Demonstrations” session, to be held on September 30, allowing delegates and exhibitors to provide demonstrations of their prosthetic and orthotic innovations in a “show and tell” or poster format. This could include patient specific solutions, unique design and fabrication methods, software, measurement methods, etc.
Thank you to Otto Bock for sponsoring the Wine and Demonstrations.

To be considered for inclusion in the program, please submit the abstract form by email before August 1, 2011. The ISPO Canada Symposium committee will review all submissions and applicants will be contacted by email to confirm the review results.

 

ISPO Symposium Info
Location	University of Ottawa, Desmarais Hall (55 Laurier Avenue East) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Note: Parking available under Desmarais Hall
Date	September 30 - October 1, 2011
Featured Speakers	Prof. Yoshiyuki Sankai, PhD ( Japan) Dan Blocka, BSc, CO(c), FCBC (Canada) Hillel Finestone, MD, FRCPC (Canada) David Boone, CP, MPH, PhD (USA) Marc Tessier, CPO (Canada) J. Martin Carlson, CPO, MS (Engr.) (USA) Col. Agali Mert, MD, PhD (Netherlands) Jan Andrysek, PhD, PEng (Canada) LCol Markus Besemann, BSc, MD, FRCP, CSPQ, Dip Sport Med (Canada) Shirlene Campbell, BScPT (Canada) Michael Rory Dawson, MSc (Canada) Nancy Dudek, MD, MEd, FRCPC (Canada) Edward Lemaire, PhD (Canada) Laurent Frossard, PhD (Canada) Edmond Lou, PhD, PEng (Canada)
Topics	Exoskeletons and wearable robotics Clinical innovations Stance control orthotics High performance prosthetics and orthotics
Workshops	CAREN Lab Tour Motion Analysis in the Clinic Wii Fit for Amputee Balance Training The Role of Friction and Shear Forces in Pressure Ulcer Generation Genium Transfemoral Prosthesis FES – Walkaide and Bioness
Exhibitors	Otto Bock (Wine and Demonstrations sponsor) AQIPA Becker Berretta Medical Inc. Canadian Orthopaedic Supply College Park Industries DJO Canada Groupe Trimetrix Orthoactive Ortoped National Shoe Specialties Ossur Professional Orthopedic Products Tamarack Technologies TechMed 3D Tekscan Inc. The Knee Centre (Karl Hager Limb & Brace) Vittoria Phoenix
Cost (tax included)	ISPO/OAPO Members (before August 31, 2011): $295 ISPO/OAPO Members (after August 31, 2011): $350 Non Members (before August 31, 2011): $495 Non Members (after August 31, 2011): $550 Students: $100 ( Lunch and refreshment breaks provided)
Accommodation	Novotel Ottawa is now sold out Alternative Choices include: Les Suites, Ottawa Jail Hostel , The Weston Ottawa
Contact Information	Patrick Lebel Prosthetics and Orthotics The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre 505 Smyth Road Ottawa, ON, Canada K1H8M2
Email	ispocanada@gmail.com
Telephone	613-737-7350 x75314
FAX	613-737-4260
Continuing Education Credits	CBCPO = 10 credits ABC = 9 credits College of Pedorthics of Canada = 15 credits Atlantic Region programme (by video conference) = 6 credits (CBCPO), 6 credits (College of Pedorthics of Canada)

Ottawa Activities for Saturday, October 1, 2011

• Zachary Richard - Music
• Maria Knapik - Chopin
• Au champ de Mars - Performance/Theatre
• O-Town Hoedown - Festival/Fair, Music

We look forward to seeing you in Ottawa.