IAOP Symposium Explores Wide Range of Topics

By Dawn Clark Director of Operations International Association of Orthotics & Prosthetics (IAOP)

The International Association of Orthotics & Prosthetics (IAOP) held its 2003 Annual Educational & Scientific Symposium June 19-21 in Tampa, Florida. The IAOP membership consists of practitioners and fitters from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics (ABC), the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC), and the Board for Certification in Pedorthics (BCP).

Tarif Zaki, BOCO, IAOP chairman, said, "The IAOP has always tried to provide our attendees with a full, well-rounded continuing educational opportunity. This year is no exception. We feel we offer a complete meeting with something for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced masters of our profession."

The scientific sessions were held each morning and featured exceptional speakers. The meeting started with Russell Hornfisher, Becker Orthopedics, and his talk on "Factotum." Jim Pior, DeRoyal, finished the morning with "Stark Regulations and Coding." The second day featured David Lawrence, MSPT, ATC, Richmond, Virginia, discussing "Biomechanics of Human Gait." Saturday's speaker was Jeffrey Ericksen, MD, Richmond, Virginia. His talks were "Immediate Postoperative Edema Control after Amputation" and "Sacroiliac Joint Biomechanics: Is There a Role for External Bracing? An SI Stabilization Orthotic."

Ken Wells presents award to PEL Supply Company. Orthotic and prosthetic workshops were held each afternoon and featured a variety of speakers, including John Bertelitti, CO, Boston Brace, "Scoliosis Patient Study Case"; Tom Trokey, "Freedom Innovations: A Natural Foot Combining Comfort and Durability"; Jim McElhiney, CPO, "Benefits of Suction Suspension vs. Pin Locking"; Nelson LeMarquand, CO, ATP, CAMP Healthcare, "Dynamic Orthosis for Hip Integrity"; Joseph Ivko, Sr., RIMJET Corp., "Humeral Rotation & Supinator-Pronator"; Russell Rothchild, Rothchild Orthopedic, "Thermoplastic Prosthetic System"; David Lawrence, MSPT, ATC, "Dynamic Foot Assessment Lab"; Doug Taylor, CP, FAAOP, "Composite Inventions Inc.", Terry Long, "HIPAA Compliance--How Does It Affect You?", and Jeanne Pflaum, "CAD Technology."

IAOP Chairman Tarif Zaki presents awards to Bolt Systems, Inc. Attendees were able to visit with over 50 O&P vendors from many of the top manufacturers. The vendors at this year's symposium offered many new and exciting innovations as well as an intimate atmosphere for networking and discussions. The IAOP wishes to extend a huge "thank you" to Alps South for hosting a wonderful cocktail party!

Next year's symposium will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Watch for further information or log on to www.iaop.org .

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