Best of Medical O&P Websites

The Internet is a great source of information for you to use in managing your healthcare or the healthcare of a loved one. It can also be a good way to locate the support resources you need as a patient or caregiver. Below is a list of links which we hope will help you find the information and support you need. Please call our office directly if we can be of any assistance to you. When in need of outside help, a local information/referral service can be very useful. Even if they don't have the specific information you're looking for they most likely will know where you can get it. The yellow pages of your phone book should have a guide to local service agencies listed in the Human Services section. If you're unable to find a Human Service guide, or the specific service you're looking for, call the local service of a national service organization and explain your problem. They should be able to direct you to the right place.

Amputee Resources

A Manual for Above-Knee Amputees - http://www.oandp.com/resources/patientinfo/manuals/akindex.htm
A Manual for Below-Knee Amputees - http://www.oandp.com/resources/patientinfo/manuals/bkindex.htm
About One Hand Typing and Keyboarding - http://www.aboutonehandtyping.com/
Amputee Coalition of America - http://www.amputee-coalition.org/
CareFlash - http://www.careflash.com/?affCode=VGMForbin
Limbless Association (UK) - http://www.limbless-association.org/
Limbs For Life - http://limbsforlife.org/
On The Other Hand - http://www.ontheotherhand.org/
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund - http://www.opafonline.org/
The Barr Foundation - https://www.barrfoundation.org/

Education

California State University, Dominguez Hills - Baccalaureate and Certificate Program in Orthotics an - http://www4.csudh.edu/health-science/oandp/index
Century College - Certificate Program in Orthotics and Prosthetics - http://www.century.edu/futurestudents/programs/default.aspx
Century College - Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician Program - http://www.century.edu/futurestudents/programs/pnd.aspx?id=49
East Michigan University - Master of Science in Orthotics & Prosthetics (MSOP) and Graduate Certific - http://www.emich.edu/chhs/hphp/orpr/index.php
Francis Tuttle Orthotic & Prosthetic Technician Program - http://www.francistuttle.edu/
National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education - http://ncope.org/programs/info/
Newington Certificate Program in Orthotics & Prosthetics - http://www.hartford.edu/enhp/academics/rehabilitation-sciences/prosthetics-orthotics-master/
Northwestern University's Prosthetic-Orthotic Center - http://www.nupoc.northwestern.edu/
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee, Orthotic and Prosthetic Department, Associate Degree Program - http://go.osuit.edu/academics/health_sciences/orthotics_prosthetics/
Spokane Falls Community College Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician Program - http://www.spokanefalls.edu/TechProf/OrthoticsProsthetics/Home.aspx
Spokane Falls Community College Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician Program - http://go.osuit.edu/academics/health_sciences/orthotics_prosthetics/
The National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics, La Trobe University, Melbourne - http://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/study-health-sciences
University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center - http://www.uofmhealth.org/medical-services/orthotics-and-prosthetics
University of Salford - http://www.salford.ac.uk/ug-courses/prosthetics-and-orthotics
University of Strathclyde - http://www.strath.ac.uk/
University of Texas Southwestern - Prosthetics And Orthotics Program - http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/school-of-health-professions/programs/residency-programs/pro
University of Washington Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Prosthetics - Orthotics - http://rehab.washington.edu/

Journal and Publications for Professionals and Consumers

ACPOC - Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics - http://www.acpoc.org/
The O&P Edge - Cutting edge information for the prosthetics, orthotics and allied health care profes - http://www.oandp.com/edge/

Networks of O&P Patient Care Facilities

OPGA stands for Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America - http://www.opga.com/
POINT Health Centers of America - http://www.pointhca.com/
PrimeCare O&P Network - http://www.primecareop.com/index.htm

Organizations

AAOP - American Academy of O&P - https://www.oandp.org/
ABC - American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics - http://www.abcop.org/Pages/default.aspx
ABCOP - American Board for Certification O&P - http://www.abcop.org/Pages/default.aspx
ACA - Amputee Coalition of America - http://www.amputee-coalition.org/
Academy - American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists - http://www.oandp.org/
ACPOC - The Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics - http://www.acpoc.org/
Adopt-A-Minefield - Raising awareness and funds to clear landmines and help survivors - http://landmines.org.vn/
Amputee Coalition - Education, Support, Prevention - https://www.amputee-coalition.org/
AOPA - American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association - http://www.aopanet.org/
BAPO - British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists - http://www.bapo.com/
BARR - Barr/United Amputee Assistance Fund - https://www.barrfoundation.org/
BOC - Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification - http://www.bocusa.org/
CAPO - Canadian Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists - http://www.pando.ca/
COPA - California Orthotics & Prosthetics Association - http://www.californiaoandp.com/
DSUSA - Disabled Sports USA - http://www.disabledsportsusa.org/
FAOP - Florida Association of Orthotists & Prosthetists - http://www.faop.org/
Limbless Association - Information for Amputees in the UK - http://www.limbless-association.org/
NAAOP - National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics - http://www.naaop.org/
NCOPE - National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education - http://www.ncope.org/
NPOLF - National P&O Licensing Fund - http://www.oandp.com/resources/organizations/npolf/
OPAF - Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund - http://www.opafonline.org/
PFA - Pedorthic Footwear Association - http://www.pedorthics.org/
POF - Prosthetics Outreach Foundation - http://www.pofsea.org/
SMOPAC - Sociedad Mexicana de Ortesistas y Protesistas - http://www.sitiosdeoyp.com/
US ISPO - United States Member Society of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics - http://www.usispo.org/

Orthotics & Prosthetics Technology

Bio-Tech - http://www.biotechnc.com/
Ossur - http://www.ossur.com/prosthetic-solutions
Ottobock - http://www.ottobockus.com/
Touch Bionics - http://www.touchbionics.com/
Townsend Design - http://www.townsenddesign.com/Townsend_Design/Townsend_Design.html

Research

American Medical Association - http://www.ama-assn.org/ama
Prosthetic Research Study - http://www.prs-research.org/
Rehabilitation Engineering and Prosthetics Orthotics Center - http://www.nupoc.northwestern.edu/
Residency Site Directors Perceptions and Expectations - http://www.oandp.com/resources/research/ward/intro.htm
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - http://www.hhs.gov/

Research being done in the O&P field

Center for International Rehabilitation (CIR) - http://www.cirnetwork.org/

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