According to the Administration on Aging, 35.9 million Americans were
age 65 or older in 2003. By 2030, this number is expected to double.
The 2005 Assembly, the premier O&P event, includes a clinical symposium
on geriatric care to address this growing demand. Register today to
attend:
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AOPA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY — Earn 34 CECs
September 25-28, 2005
The Mirage resort & casino, Las Vegas
Early-bird Discount Ends Aug. 17!
Register: www.AOPAnet.org
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Monday, September 26; 2:00-5:00 PM
Geriatric Orthotic Symposium
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Restoring Geometric and Loading Alignment of the Thoracic Spine
Thomas M. Gavin, CO
Osteoporosis is the foremost cause of vertebral compression fractures.
Examine the effect of the spinal extension orthosis alone in reducing
fractures and restoring normal geometric and loading alignment in this
must-see presentation.
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Osteoarthritis Bracing: Clinical Case Studies
John Parks, CO
Do you know the short and long-term health benefits of osteoarthritis
bracing? Attend this session to hear case studies of patient activity
levels before and after single upright knee brace treatment, including
ways to reduce pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis patients.
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A New OA Knee Brace
Junpei Yamasaki, physical therapist, respiratory therapist, Japan
A new knee brace with 3-D structure, rotating shift axis and a flexible
cuff
is now available and designed to stop muscular atrophy with long-term
use.
Attend this presentation to learn the benefits of this brace and which
patients should wear it.
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A New Concept in Unloader Knee Orthosis Design
Karl Barner, CPO
Michael Davidson, MPH, CPO
With a variety of knee orthosis designs available, which ones will
achieve
optimal patient outcomes? This presentation is a refresher course in
current unloader knee orthoses and reviews the pros and cons of previous
designs.
Find this session on page 9 of the Assembly preliminary program at
www.AOPAnet.org.
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Register at www.AOPAnet.org
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Questions?
Contact Sheila Pasquini at [email protected] or (571) 431-0876, ext.
234.
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Posted on 8-2-05 at 10:35 a.m. E.D.T.
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