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Online journals
Journal of
Biomechanics
Affiliated with the American Society of Biomechanics, the European
Society of Biomechanics and the International Society of Biomechanics.
Excellent site.
O
& P World
The online version of the World reknown publication.
British Medical
Journal
British Medical Journal - The aims of the electronic version
of the BMJ are to publish rigorous accessible information that
will help doctors improve their practice and will influence
the international debate on health. Includes a jobs section,
archives and newsletters etc (UK).
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Education & training
The Cordwainer
Bespoke & orthopaedic shoemaking training programme, devised
to give options to those who wish to learn a new skill or improve
the skills they already have. Choice of one-to-one or group
sessions available.
NCTEPO
The National Centre for Training and Education in Prosthetics
and Orthotics - An excellent resource for those wanting to enter
the industry, especially if they intend to go to Strathclyde
University. Contains information about courses, prosthetics
and orthotics itself, course details and university related
information (UK).
BAPO
British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists. A decent
enough site from the UK. Content at the site includes career
info, membership details, forthcoming conference listings, courses
and subscription details for the organisation's thrice annually
BAPO magazine (UK).
Directorate of
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Salford University's O&P factuality. A decent enough, well
structured site with plenty of information for prospective students
and researchers. Contains the usual links section, contact details
and course content sections (UK).
ShoeInfoNet
A great feet resource which provides masses of information,
links and a 'real world' directory of feet related industries
and organisations.
Foothealthcare.com (patient
advice)
Advice site for patients requiring information about foot care.
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Professional organisations
BHTA
The largest Trade Association in the Healthcare Industry and
serves the interests of over 300 member companies. It is now
clearly focused as the Trade Association representing companies
which provide products and services for people with special
physical needs and other specialist healthcare areas.
Feet for Life
(Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists)
A consumer guide to foot health brought to you by the Society
of Chiropodists & Podiatrists. The site includes features
such as: foot health advice, shoe fitting advice, a guide to
common foot problems and an excellent "find a local chiropodist"
search engine.
BAPO
A decent enough site from the UK. Content at the site includes
career info, membership details, forthcoming conference listings,
courses and subscription details for the organisation's thrice
annually BAPO magazine (UK).
Medical Devices Agency
Helping safeguard public health by working with users, manufacturers
and legislators to ensure that medical devices meet appropriate
standards of safety, quality and performance and that they comply
with relevant Directives of the European Union (UK).
American Orthopaedic
Foot and Ankle Society
An association of medical doctors who specialize in foot and
ankle care (US).
Department of Health
Information and publications from the Department of Health in
England, including NHS Executive, Public Health Group and Social
Care (UK).
CAPO - Canadian Assoc. of Prosthetists & Orthotists
The Canadian prosthetics and orthotics web site provides information
on new initiatives, professional issues, certification news,
and general information on prosthetics and orthotics.
ISPO
International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics - The Society
aims to develop this site and provide general information about
the field of prosthetics, orthotics and physical rehabilitation
for the benefit of it's professional members and all others
who are interested in the field.
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