The obesity epidemic in the United States continues to grow and the O&P industry will experience an increase in handling such cases. To address the concerns associated with caring for obese patients, the 2004 AOPA National Assembly (Sept. 20-23, Hollywood, Fla.) presents:
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Obesity=97An American Epidemic: O&P Challenges and Solutions Wednesday, September 22, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
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Examine the current epidemic in American society as a leading panel of experts discusses the topic of obesity and solutions to problems when working with higher-weight patients. Learn about the prosthetic and orthotic challenges facing practitioners and engineers in the design of materials and components for fitting larger weight patients. =20
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The Assembly features over 100 sessions to choose from, including programs for technicians, C.Peds, mastectomy fitters, O&P practitioners and Florida practitioners to meet state licensure requirements. Visit www.aopanet.org for the complete preliminary program and to register.
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American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association T: 571-431-0876
330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200 F: 571-431-0899
Alexandria, VA 22314 www.aopanet.org =20
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Assembly Contact: Sheila Pasquini
571-431-0876, ext. 234 or [email protected] =20
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Chris Fairman CPO
Great Lakes Prosthetics & Orthotics
3075 Clark Rd. Suite 100
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-528-5200
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