COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) update
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Duncan’s Tonic reflexes
Here is something that many physiotherapist and Orthotists have inquired about over the years and how a custom tone reducing insole is derived. The original paper was written back in…
What is an Orthotist?
An Orthotist, as defined by The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc., is a person who measures, designs, fabricates, fits, or services a orthosis as prescribed by a licensed physician, and who assists in the formulation of the orthosis prescription for the support and to aid function of external parts of the human body whose function is impaired due to congenital deformities or injury or disease. (more…)
How do I find an Orthotist or a Prosthetist?
Shortly we will have a full list of NZOPA registered orthotists and prosthetists. If in the meantime you need to find one please email us at info@nzopa.org.nz and we put you in…
What do I need to do to join the NZOPA?
There are several types of membership to the NZOPA. If you would like to see if you are elligible please click here. Those that are elligible need to fill in a…
What is a Prosthetist?
A prosthetist, as defined by The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc., is a person who measures, designs, fabricates, fits, or services a prosthesis as prescribed by a licensed physician, and who assists in the formulation of the prosthesis prescription for the replacement of external parts of the human body lost due to amputation or congenital deformities or absences.
Orthotist/Prosthetist – How to get into this job
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Entry Requirements
To become an orthotist and prosthetist you need (more…)
History of Prosthetics and Orthotics
The study of orthotics began with the ancient art of splint and brace making (1,2). Bonesetters and brace makers eventually developed into what we now call orthopaedic surgeons and orthotists. The study of prosthetics (more…)