From the Editor

Research lights the way to tomorrow's patient care. Where can you-the O&P professional-learn about the latest in research and technology?

One of the best avenues is, of course, professional meetings. There is a plethora of meetings, many of which provide valuable international and multidisciplinary perspectives. In the O&P field, there are the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA), the International Association of Orthotics and Prosthetics (IAOP), and the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), plus various high-quality regional, network, and company meetings.

Canadian colleagues look forward to the biennial Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (CAPO) meeting. Other meetings include those of the Pedorthic Footwear Association (PFA), the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC), and the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM).

So many great meetings-and often, so little time and money to attend! A good strategy would be for companies and individuals to take time at the beginning of each year and plan which meetings-in order of priority-they want to attend and come up with a game plan for professional advancement.

How about you? What's your game plan?

Table Of Contents - August 2002

	Northern Lights: Bright Ideas in Canadian Research Where are tomorrow's O&P solutions coming from? Judging by recent reports, a number of exciting Canadian research projects may soon be making a difference in the lives of future patients. Feature
	From the Editor
	Competitive Bidding - Does Anyone Win? Co-Chair, Government Relations Committee National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP)
	Canadian Research: Outcomes Study Stresses Standardization
	Delegating Effectively: How To Let Go—and Why
	Bill Truppe, CP (c) Profile
	A Call to Improve Advanced Science Content: Part II Editor's Note: "The capabilities of any technical profession are highly dependent on the quality of the science underlying it." Education Outlook
	New System Speeds Orthotic/Prosthetic Design Innovations
	WRF Conducts Workshops in Central Asia Global View
	'Challenge Alaska' Opens Door to Recreational Adventure Salute!
	Elite Athlete Encourages Young Amputees It's not only his notable athletic prowess that distinguishes Thomas Bourgeois, it's also his commitment to encourage young amputees to push themselves and achieve feats they never thought possible. Sports
	The Future of Prosthetics & Orthotics as a Profession: The Greatest Threat Is...? Perspective
	Introducing Our Newest Advisory Board Member