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Over 30,000 CEUs

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Instructors for Clinical Education Concepts reached a huge milestone this month.  We have now provided over 30,000 hours of continuing education to about 14,000 individual therapists.

Orthotists and prosthetists are teaching Clinical Education Concept’s course material in over 30 different states.  And even though we are making significant strides in bridging the gap between O&P and the therapy community there is still so much work that needs to be done.

Physical therapists are lucky if they receive 3 credit hours of prosthetic training throughout their entire collegiate careers.  The therapy community is eager to learn about treating people with limb and functional loss.  Dermatological problems, gait issues, mobility, documentation…there is so much information to share.

Collaboration is important for people with limb loss to reach their full potential.  Providing in-services is a great way to share knowledge and position yourself as the subject-matter expert in your community.

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GSOP in Alpharetta – Huge Success!

Exhibit Hall - Busy 2

Attendee Comments

  • This was the best GSOP so far!
  • Great meeting & Staff! Prepared and informed for all participants.
  • Great exhibit hall layout.  Love the Passbook!
  • Great spot! Would love to see future meetings at the Hotel Avalon!
  • Nice venue, nice rooms
  • Please select same venue again.
  • Alpharetta was a great location. Hotel was excellent.
  • Let’s do this again here at Avalon!
  • Perfect 😊

Top Presenters

  1. Susan Ruediger:  Overview of Charcot-Marie-Tooth.  98% Evaluation Average
  2. Laura Scott, PT, DPT:  Prosthetic Pain Options.  97% Evaluation Average
  3. Daniel Hickey:  Socket Design and Alignment Techniques.  96% Evaluation Average

Top Sponsors

  1.  SureStep:  Gold Sponsor
  2.  ALPS South:  Lunch and Golf Sponsor
  3. Freedom Innovations:  Break Sponsor
  4. Friddles Orthopedic Appliances:  Break Sponsor
  5. SPS:  Break Sponsor
  6. Bulldog Tools:  Badge Holders and Golf Sponsor
  7. Ossur:  Charging Station Sponsor
  8. Cascade Orthopedic Supply: Golf Towels

Golf Outing Winners

Golf - Winners

Kim Dell, Shane Grubs, Matthew Nelson, Jamie Seabold

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Partnering with Therapists Becoming More Prevalent

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Betta Ferrendelli’s recent article in the O&P Edge, Partnering With Therapists: Improving Patient Access and Outcomes Through Collaboration, is a good look at why the relationship between O&P and the therapy community is so important.

Physical Therapists are lucky if they receive three credit hours of O&P training throughout their entire collegiate careers.  So who better to educate therapists about orthotics and prosthetics than orthotists and prosthetists?

Providing regular in-services to your therapists is a great way to strengthen relationships and showcase your expertise as a clinician.  Learn more about education-based marketing.

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US ISPO Announcement – Interim Director and New Contact Info

George GondoThe United States Member Society of the International Society of Prosthetics & Orthotics (US ISPO) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that George Gondo has accepted the position of Interim Director of US ISPO. We are confident he will provide strong leadership during this time of transition following the departure of Dianne Farabi who announced her retirement from US ISPO last March.

George has over twenty years of leadership, development and management experience in non-profit and community based organizations, most recently with the Amputee Coalition. Board chair Elizabeth Mansfield said, “In choosing an interim director, the board started by identifying immediate priorities for the coming months, including building partnerships, improving communications, and operational efficiency. We feel that George is the right person to lead the organization while it addresses these and other important issues.”

George will partner with the US ISPO Board of Directors on organizational
and strategic planning, and oversee US ISPO’s relocation. Our commitment is
to maintain our high standards during the transition and continue to offer
the organization a promising future. Please join me in welcoming George
Gondo to US ISPO, and don’t hesitate to reach out to him with any questions
or concerns at 833-487-4776, usispo.director@gmail.com. You may also
contact Elizabeth Mansfield, Board Chair, US ISPO  at 844-347-0738, or
elizabeth@cecpo.com.

US ISPO has all new contact information, please update your files
accordingly.

US ISPO
143 Boardman-Canfield Road
Suite 303
Boardman, OH 44512
(833) 4 US ISPO
(833) 487-4776 phone/fax
director.usispo@gmail.com
www.usispo.org