Orthotic Centre (NZ) Ltd
3 Annual Clinical Conference
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NZOPA Accredited
8th March 2014
Novotel Hotel, Ellerslie
72-112 Green Lane East, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051
The Orthotic Centre (NZ) Ltd is pleased to invite you to our 3rd annual clinical conference.
Our focus this year is: Reflections on the past; Designing the future.
On 8th March 2014 the Orthotic Centre (NZ) Ltd will be holding its third national Orthotics conference in the beautiful
city of Auckland. The aim of the conference is to bring Orthotist’s and other interested health professionals and
practitioners together again, to share clinical experiences and review relevant literature and research that will guide
clinical prescription and orthotic treatments. This on going opportunity to learn, network and share knowledge and
ideas with colleagues is CME accredited by NZOPA.
SPEAKERS
DR SURESH SUBRANAMIAN: MS (Ortho), FAFRM (RACP), Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
Suresh joined the Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation unit after completing his
Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship. He graduated from medical school in India
and following completion of orthopaedic residency, worked in India and Kuwait
before moving to New Zealand in 2006.
Suresh started his career in New Zealand as an orthopaedic registrar before
embracing Rehabilitation Medicine. He successfully completed his training
through the Auckland based Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
(AFRM) training program and was awarded fellowship in 2011. During his
training he developed a special interest in spinal cord medicine, spasticity and
neurogenic bladder management.
TOPIC: Management of Spinal Cord Injuries;
Past and possible future improved orthotic prescription
614 Great South Road | Ellerslie | Auckland 1542 | P O Box 11-203
Phone: 64 09 5256061 | Fax: 64 09 5256426 | E-Mail: info@orthotics.co.nz Website: www.orthotics.co.nz
JONATHAN KWAN:
PG Cert Heal Sci (Clin Rehab), BPhty, University of Otago, New Zealand
Member of PNZ, Member of ISCOS / Physiotherapist and Section Head,
Auckland Spinal Unit
Jonathan Kwan is the Section Head Physiotherapist at Auckland Spinal
Rehabilitation Unit, New Zealand.
He has been working in Spinal
Rehabilitation for the past 11 years; currently manages the Spinal
Physiotherapy Department.
His clinical interests include spasticity
management and gait retraining after spinal cord injury, technology and
rehabilitation, and exercise options for wheelchair users. In recent years, he
conducted a pilot study on “Evaluation of a weight management and well
being programme for people with SCI”. He is delighted to have the
opportunity to share his humble experience.
TOPIC: Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injuries / Past and possible future
improved orthotic prescription
RUTH BAXTER:
Senior Physiotherapist / Star ship Hospital
TOPIC: Ponseti Shoes – Club Foot Clinical and Technical studies
Past and possible future improved orthotic prescription
Ottobock. :
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Otto Bock Australia Pty. Ltd
Demonstrating a new orthotic system C-Brace.
TOPIC: Presenting a case on new orthoses technology, products available
three stance control long leg devices
ALLAN HOSKING:
Bachelor of Surveying, Technology/Surveying 1985- 1989 / 3D laser Scanning
Allan Hosking spent 4 years working as a site engineer in the UK and this
article published in the Survey Quarterly overviews the role and projects.
TOPIC: Artec 3D Scanner technology, new technology presentation
614 Great South Road | Ellerslie | Auckland 1542 | P O Box 11-203
Phone: 64 09 5256061 | Fax: 64 09 5256426 | E-Mail: info@orthotics.co.nz Website: www.orthotics.co.nz
Topics and Themes
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Provide insight into Orthotist and patient needs and experiences
Explore the role of Orthotist’s in new and established services nationwide
Address issues affecting Orthotist’s in the past, present and future
The conference will be comprised of keynote lectures, oral presentations.
Our three keynote Specialist speakers will be focusing on the following topics:
Past and possible future of improved orthotic prescription:
Ponseti Shoes – Club Foot Clinical and Technical studies
Management of Spinal Cord Injuries in an Intensive Care Unit
Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injuries
Otto Bock Australia will be presenting a case on new orthoses technology and products available,
three stance control long leg devices.
 Artec 3D Scanner technology, new technology presentation.
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Conference Includes: Pre conference Tea/Coffee, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon tea & Registration Pack
Conference Fee: $100.00
We have a limited number of places available.
Payment will need to be made once you have received confirmation.
Please contact our Conference Convenor Miss Natashia Willie via e-mail for a Registration form:
natashiaw@orthotics.co.nz or Telephone 09 5266772
To encourage an interest in continued learning of participants
Thank you to our Sponsor, your support is much appreciated
614 Great South Road | Ellerslie | Auckland 1542 | P O Box 11-203
Phone: 64 09 5256061 | Fax: 64 09 5256426 | E-Mail: info@orthotics.co.nz Website: www.orthotics.co.nz