The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
35th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium 2009
March 4-7, 2009 - Atlanta, GA
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Society Presentations

Time Program Code Thursday, March 5
1:05 PM - 2:35 PM SP1 Society Presentations
Clinical Outcome Measures for Orthotics and Prosthetics
Kenton R. Kaufman, PhD, PE - Gait Society Presentation
Discuss the importance of evidence-based practice and how the future of prosthetic care will depend on developing sound medical evidence for the effectiveness of treatment strategies. Explore the shift in clinical medicine that rewards quality of care. Consider the eventuality that the government may reimburse for how well procedures performed lead to improved function and mobility of the patient and not just for the procedure done.
Time Program Code Friday, March 6
1:35 PM - 3:05 PM SP2 Society Presentations
Positive Outcomes in the Treatment of the Individual with Upper Limb Difference - Success Through Synergy
Upper Limb Prosthetics Society Presentation
Explore the importance of the relationship between the individual with upper limb difference, the prosthetist and the occupational therapist. This session will discuss the unique specialty of upper-limb prosthetic focused occupational therapy (OT), suggested therapy programs for upper limb loss, concomitant injuries and the treatment plan, repetitive stress and overuse in the upper limb loss population, and what every prosthetist should know about working with an OT.