BAPO Teatime Talk: Raising the profile of the prosthetics and orthotics professions
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Raising the profile of Prosthetics and Orthotics is vital to ensure our profession receives the recognition it deserves. This Teatime Talk will explore how we can raise awareness, strengthen our professional identity, and showcase the value we bring to patients and services. Through outreach, education, and collaboration, we’ll demonstrate effective ways to raise our profile. Attendees will be encouraged to share their experiences and ideas, helping us build momentum together. Join the discussion and be part of shaping a more visible, valued future for Prosthetics and Orthotics.
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Job Advert – Peke Waihanga – Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist – Wellington, New Zealand
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BAPO Tech and Trends Webinar – A Practical Application of Digital Technology for Custom Orthotics
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Webinar Objective:Â
To give a broad technological overview to what is possible when using digital workflows to mill or 3D Print custom orthotics insoles.
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This session will include details on existing rigid and soft shell 3D Printing, including the emerging ‘variational geometry’ software tools for designing & printing variable stiffness in a single material (resin or powder). The session will cover FIT360 tools, but only as a backbone for showing how new technologies are being used in this rapidly emerging market. Suitable for those new to this tech, or more advanced users.