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The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) was established to encourage high standards of prosthetic and orthotic practice. It is committed to Continued Professional Development and education to enhance standards of prosthetic and orthotic care. BAPO is the only UK body that represents the interests of prosthetic and orthotic professionals and associate members to their employers, BAPO enjoys the support of a high majority of the profession as members.
Thursday 26 November 2015
Monday 16 November 2015
Ken Hall Vacancy - Orthotist and Assistant Orthotic Practitioner - South and East of England
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Thursday 12 November 2015
Tuesday 3 November 2015
Lifetime Achievement Award 2016
Celebrating 10 years since our last award BAPO will be presenting one of our fellow professionals with a Lifetime Achievement Award. All too often years of hard work and innovation go unrecognised until we read about a retirement or sadly an obituary in BAPOmag. We are looking for nominations for Orthotists, Prosthetists, Technicians and Assistants who in the eyes of their colleagues have made a significant contribution to the orthotic/prosthetic field during the course of their career.
Nominees will be voted for in a postal ballot with the winner receiving the award during a formal presentation at BAPO Conference 2016 in Coventry. Closing date for nominations is 30th November, 2015. To nominate please complete the form below and return to the BAPO Secretariat, alternatively you can nominate by email to conference@bapo.com
Wednesday 21 October 2015
Monday 12 October 2015
Guys and St Thomas- Clinical Lead and Head of Regional Orthotics Service, London
To view this job vacancy click here
Tuesday 6 October 2015
UK Prosthetics & Orthotics Workforce Review
We want to hear from anyone with a qualification in prosthetics and orthotics.
The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) is leading a review of the workforce in the UK.
This is the first step in a full scale review of our profession with 3 more surveys planned throughout the year.
Last year our profession was added to the national shortage list by the Centre for Workforce Intelligence.
From speaking to our members, the employers and reviewing the number of P&O professionals registered with the HCPC it is becoming apparent we have a problem with retention and would like to understand what the reasons are for people leaving the profession. We are also using this opportunity to capture the reasons people are continuing to work in the field, whether in clinical practice or another branch such as education or research.
We need to find out why people are leaving the profession and what we can do, in conjunction with the other key stakeholders, to reduce this trend and make prosthetics and orthotics a profession that people want to stay in for the long term.
So we are asking the profession for their help.
How many people from your class are still working in the profession? If people have left do you know how to get in touch with them? Please help us gather the information we need so we can then see what we can do in partnership with the universities and employers to support you and your colleagues in your chosen profession.
This will only take 5 minutes of your time.
Please read, complete the survey and then pass it on to all your contacts at work, old classmates, Facebook friends, anyone who once trained as a Prosthetist or Orthotist.
http://survey.bapo-online.com/index.php/469793/lang-en
Many thanks for your help
Lynne Rowley
Chair of BAPO
The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) is leading a review of the workforce in the UK.
This is the first step in a full scale review of our profession with 3 more surveys planned throughout the year.
Last year our profession was added to the national shortage list by the Centre for Workforce Intelligence.
From speaking to our members, the employers and reviewing the number of P&O professionals registered with the HCPC it is becoming apparent we have a problem with retention and would like to understand what the reasons are for people leaving the profession. We are also using this opportunity to capture the reasons people are continuing to work in the field, whether in clinical practice or another branch such as education or research.
We need to find out why people are leaving the profession and what we can do, in conjunction with the other key stakeholders, to reduce this trend and make prosthetics and orthotics a profession that people want to stay in for the long term.
So we are asking the profession for their help.
How many people from your class are still working in the profession? If people have left do you know how to get in touch with them? Please help us gather the information we need so we can then see what we can do in partnership with the universities and employers to support you and your colleagues in your chosen profession.
This will only take 5 minutes of your time.
Please read, complete the survey and then pass it on to all your contacts at work, old classmates, Facebook friends, anyone who once trained as a Prosthetist or Orthotist.
http://survey.bapo-online.com/index.php/469793/lang-en
Many thanks for your help
Lynne Rowley
Chair of BAPO
Saturday 3 October 2015
Effects of ankle foot orthoses on body functions and activities in people with floppy paretic ankle muscles: a systematic review
Dymphy van der Wilk, Pieter Ubele Dijkstra, Klaas Postema, Gijsbertus Jacob Verkerke, Juha Markus Hijmans
Highlights
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Elastic ankle foot orthoses improve energy efficiency (dorsiflexor paresis).
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Dorsal ankle foot orthoses improve energy efficiency and comfortable walking speed (plantarflexor paresis both with and without a dorsiflexor paresis).
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Circular- and elastic ankle foot orthoses are more suitable for dorsiflexor paresis.
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Dorsal ankle foot orthoses are more suitable for plantarflexor paresis both with and without a dorsiflexor paresis.
Abstract
Background
People with floppy ankle muscles paresis use ankle foot orthoses to improve their walking ability. Ankle foot orthoses also limit ankle range of motion thereby introducing additional problems. Insight in effects of ankle foot orthoses on body functions and activities in people with floppy paretic ankle muscles aids in clinical decision making and may improve adherence.
Methods
Studies published before October 27th 2014 were searched in Pubmed, Embase, Cinahl, and Cochrane Library. Studies evaluating effects of ankle foot orthoses on body functions and/or activities in people with floppy paretic ankle muscles were included. Studies solely focusing on people with spastic paretic ankle muscles were excluded. Study quality was assessed using a custom made scale. Body functions and activities were defined according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
Findings
Twenty-four studies were included, evaluating 394 participants. Participants were grouped according to paresis type (i) dorsiflexor paresis, (ii) plantar flexor paresis, (iii) both dorsiflexor- and plantar flexor paresis. Dorsal- circular- and elastic ankle foot orthoses increased dorsiflexion during swing (by 4-6°, group i). Physical comfort with dorsal ankle foot orthoses was lower than that with circular ankle foot orthoses (groups i&iii). Dorsal ankle foot orthoses increased push-off moment (by 0.2-0.5 Nm/kg), increased walking efficiency, and decreased ankle range of motion (by 12-30°, groups ii&iii).
Interpretation
People with dorsiflexor paresis benefit more from circular- and elastic ankle foot orthoses while people with plantar flexor paresis (and dorsiflexor paresis) benefit more from dorsal ankle foot orthoses.
Source: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0268003315002545
Friday 2 October 2015
Hand and wrist orthoses for adults with rheumatological conditions
The BAPO Professional Affairs Committee provided feedback on this
practice guideline by the College of Occupational Therapists and subsequently
endorsed it. It may be of interest to orthotists practising upper limb
orthotics in this patient group. It was developed using a NICE accredited
process and is available to download from the COT website at the address below.
Wednesday 30 September 2015
BAPO September 2015 Bulletin
BAPO Flagship Scheme
Are you proud of the service your centre provides? Does your team collectively work to high standards? Do you strive to improve the quality of care you provide? Would you like a scheme that acknowledges these achievements? BAPO will soon be asking its membership whether we introduce an accreditation scheme to acknowledge excellence. Look out for further updates coming soon.
Membership
A working group has been convened to look at membership of the Association. We will be coming to you soon to scope your opinions about the function of the Association and what benefits of membership you want from BAPO.
Workforce and Professional Review
Link now open for the workforce review - WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Completely confidential and only 5mins of your time. Please respond and pass onto your colleagues from your university years through to work. We want to hear from anyone who holds a P&O qualification.
http://survey.bapo-online.com/index.php/469793/lang-en
Engaging with Students
BAPO is giving an introduction talk to 1st year students at both Salford and Strathclyde about BAPO and how we can support them in their chosen profession.
We have several student volunteers on almost all of our committees - interested in joining? Give us a call.
Make Every Contact Count - Healthy Conversations
Check out this great resource to help us make a difference to our patients health.
Working in a NHS England Vanguard site? Your Professional Body want to hear from you!
Short course update
Spaces still available on:
KAFO Stance Phase Control and Lower Limb Solutions – 3&4 October 2015
Assessment Diagnosis and Treatment of MSK Foot and Ankle problems for Orthotists - 5&6 October 2015 (Leeds)
1&2 December 2015 (Nottinghamshire)
FES: Advanced Orthotic Technology – 21 November 2015
For further information please visit the BAPO website at www.bapo.com
Professional Affairs
The Professional Affairs Committee would like to highlight the release of the NICE Quality Standard and amendments to an existing Standard:
Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes in Adults
BAPO Conference & Exhibition:
Your copy of BAPOmag Issue 3 should arrive on your doorstep mid-October and will provide lots of information on Conference 2016. We’ll have info on our exciting clinical programme, entertainment line-up and details of prizes and competitions running at Conference.
To make sure you don’t miss out on our early bird registration offers make sure you register between 1 Oct and 1 Dec. Conference info and details on how to register are available at www.bapo.com
Are you proud of the service your centre provides? Does your team collectively work to high standards? Do you strive to improve the quality of care you provide? Would you like a scheme that acknowledges these achievements? BAPO will soon be asking its membership whether we introduce an accreditation scheme to acknowledge excellence. Look out for further updates coming soon.
Membership
A working group has been convened to look at membership of the Association. We will be coming to you soon to scope your opinions about the function of the Association and what benefits of membership you want from BAPO.
Workforce and Professional Review
Link now open for the workforce review - WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Completely confidential and only 5mins of your time. Please respond and pass onto your colleagues from your university years through to work. We want to hear from anyone who holds a P&O qualification.
http://survey.bapo-online.com/index.php/469793/lang-en
Engaging with Students
BAPO is giving an introduction talk to 1st year students at both Salford and Strathclyde about BAPO and how we can support them in their chosen profession.
We have several student volunteers on almost all of our committees - interested in joining? Give us a call.
Make Every Contact Count - Healthy Conversations
Check out this great resource to help us make a difference to our patients health.
Working in a NHS England Vanguard site? Your Professional Body want to hear from you!
Short course update
Spaces still available on:
KAFO Stance Phase Control and Lower Limb Solutions – 3&4 October 2015
Assessment Diagnosis and Treatment of MSK Foot and Ankle problems for Orthotists - 5&6 October 2015 (Leeds)
1&2 December 2015 (Nottinghamshire)
FES: Advanced Orthotic Technology – 21 November 2015
For further information please visit the BAPO website at www.bapo.com
Professional Affairs
The Professional Affairs Committee would like to highlight the release of the NICE Quality Standard and amendments to an existing Standard:
Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes in Adults
BAPO Conference & Exhibition:
Your copy of BAPOmag Issue 3 should arrive on your doorstep mid-October and will provide lots of information on Conference 2016. We’ll have info on our exciting clinical programme, entertainment line-up and details of prizes and competitions running at Conference.
To make sure you don’t miss out on our early bird registration offers make sure you register between 1 Oct and 1 Dec. Conference info and details on how to register are available at www.bapo.com
Wednesday 16 September 2015
Monday 14 September 2015
HCPC, Prosthetist/Orthotist Programme visitors, Various locations
For further information on the vacancy available, please click here
Monday 7 September 2015
Steeper Job Advert - Principal Orthotist/Orthotist - London & the South East/London & Essex
Click here to view Job Advertisement.
Wednesday 2 September 2015
Steeper Group - Prosthetics Contracts Manager, Various
For further information on the position available please click here.
Monday 31 August 2015
Guy's and St. Thomas' - Orthotist, London
For further information on the position available please click here.
Friday 28 August 2015
BAPO Bulletin August 2015
HCPC
HCPC registration time has almost ran out. Please ensure you
have received your documentation and re-registered this year. If you have
recently moved house and not informed them, the paperwork will be sent to the
wrong address. This will not be a reasonable excuse for failing to renew your
registration and you will be lapsed from the register.
Workforce review
Recently BAPO submitted evidence of our workforce called for
by Health Education England. It gave a
good illustration of the issues in our industry but also raised several areas
of concern including poor retention after training.
BAPO is leading a review of the workforce. Please look out
for the electronic link to our online survey arriving via e-mail in the next week
or two. The survey will be open for 4 weeks and is a start of a nationwide
multipart review of our profession.
It will only take 5 minutes of your time. We would be
grateful if you could pass it on through social media to your colleagues, old
and new. With this survey, we are trying to determine what factors cause people
to leave the profession and determine what we need to do to reverse the trend.
Engaging with BHTA, our training universities and the NHS we will be forming a
working group to come together to tackle the issues that are identified. Please
respond as we want to hear your views it is completely confidential and we need
to know what is happening to our workforce.
Education
Short course spaces are still available.
Differential diagnoses of MSK foot and ankle conditions
FES and orthotic interventions
Contracture management
KAFO 2 day course- conventional and stance phase control
Please visit www.bapo.com
or call the Secretariat for further info.
BAPO Conference
2016
Suzanne Rastrick, Chief Allied Health Profession Officer,
NHS England opening conference 2016.
Kevin Kirby, Dr Chris Nestor, Dr Michael Dillon to name a
few! Registrations open soon; look
out for the early bird offer *limited time only*
Friday 7 August 2015
Monday 3 August 2015
Tuesday 7 July 2015
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