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o&p professional societies & organizations

Howard Orthotics and Prosthetics is a member of the following organizations:

AAOP - American Academy of Orthotics & Prosthetics

NYSAAOP – New York State American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetics Promotes professional ethics and standards through communication and educational programs. Offers quality educational programs on a local level in order to keep travel and related costs to a minimum. Promotes the field of orthotics and prosthetics through athletic sponsorship to individuals. Pursues New York State Licensure for Orthotic & Prosthetic Services.
Roger Howard is a Past President and current Athletic Sponsorship Program Chairman

ABC- American Board for Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics Founded in 1948, along with the support and encouragement of the American Academy of Orthopeadic Surgeons and American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, ABC provides the most stringent credentialing standards for practitioners and facilities delivering comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic services

AOPA - American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association  Founded in 1917, AOPA was the first national trade association committed to providing high quality business support services and products to O&P professionals and facilities.


The following organizations may be of interest to you in your search for information:

NAAOP - National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics  NAAOP is an organization totally committed to addressing national legislative issues of concern which impact the delivery of high quality Orthotic and Prosthetic health care services.

NCOPE - National Commission on Orthotic-Prosthetic Education  Founded in 1972, NCOPE became the first and only accreditation body for credentialing orthotic and prosthetic (O&P), university based education programs.

PFA - Pedorthic Footwear Association The not-for-profit organization representing professionals involved in the field of pedorthics.





O&P Publications

The following are other O&P Publications that may be of interest to you in your search for information:

Biomechanics Magazine Magazine that seeks to promote professional growth and knowledge for all medical and allied health professionals with a compelling interest in lower extremity biomechanics

InMotion Magazine Magazine that seeks to promote professional growth and knowledge for all.

Manual for Above-Knee Amputees A comprehensive manual containing information for Above-Knee (Trans-Femoral) amputees

Manual for Below-Knee Amputees A comprehensive manual containing information for Below-Knee (Trans-Tibial) amputees

O&P Business News National newsmagazine for the Orthotics & Prosthetics profession.

Orthotics & Prosthetics Online Prosthetic and orthotic patient care and product information readily accessible for amputees, orthotics, prosthetics, and therapists.

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopedics Extensive online textbook of Orthopedics with in depth information on joints, muscles and bones, as well as their injuries and treatments.



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