Prosthetics and Orthotics Association of British Columbia - POABC

10/05/2025

Please stop in to Fraser Valley Prosthetics on Wednesday Oct 8th, 3-7pm to wish Louis a happy retirement! 2627 West Railway Street in Abbotsford.

06/30/2025

BCIT is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever technical education course within its respected Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) program: Thermoplastic Forming Techniques for Orthotics (PROR 1000). The new course marks a major step forward for formal technical training in the P&O field in Canada, an area that has long been identified as a critical gap by industry professionals.

To register for this course please visit:

BCIT is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever technical education course within its respected Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) program: Thermoplastic Forming Techniques for Orthotics (PROR 1000). The new course marks a major step forward for formal technical training in the P&O field in Cana...

03/14/2025

Check out some of these articles that cover topics impacting clinicians and patients, including treatment advancements for phantom limb pain, a disability awareness model for O&P practitioners, and the use of digital tools in patient care.

The March issue offers topics that affect clinicians and patients. It looks at surgical and mechanical developments being used to treat phantom limb pain, how a model of disability awareness can benefit O&P practitioners in patient care, and how and when to use digital tools. Visit opedge.com to read it or to subscribe.

03/02/2025

🎙️An informative discussion that takes you through the process of getting a prosthesis and answers other related questions!

02/12/2025

The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 20th World Congress is being held in Stockholm, Sweden this year. Check out the link below for more information!

01/15/2025

Check out this neat opportunity for anyone interested in trying seated throws! 💥

Seated Throws practices continue in Coquitlam in 2025.

Join us at RC Macdonald Elementary on Wednesdays from 5:15-6:45pm. New athletes welcome and equipment is available upon request.

Contact Program Coordinator Jonathan Luk at jonathan@bcwheelchairsports.com to learn more and and sign up today!

09/05/2024

🌟UPCOMING!!🌟

September 19, 2024 is the Inaugural National Orthotics & Prosthetics Day!

Join Orthotics Prosthetics Canada for their virtual Zoom event to reflect and celebrate the significance of prosthetists, orthotists, and technicians in Canada! The program will include speakers highlighting the importance of O&P in Canada and our special guest will be Tyler Turner, Paralympic Gold medalist and bilateral leg amputee.

DATE: Thursday, Sept 19, 2024
TIME: 8:30AM PT / 11:30 AM ET
Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/y7z2tu39

We look forward to seeing everybody there! 🥳

09/05/2024

🌟UPCOMING!!🌟

September 19, 2024 is the Inaugural National Orthotics & Prosthetics Day!

Join Orthotics Prosthetics Canada for their virtual Zoom event to reflect and celebrate the significance of prosthetists, orthotists, and technicians in Canada! The program will include speakers highlighting the importance of O&P in Canada and our special guest will be Tyler Turner, Paralympic Gold medalist and bilateral leg amputee.

DATE: Thursday, Sept 19, 2024
TIME: 8:30AM PT / 11:30 AM ET
Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/y7z2tu39

We look forward to seeing everybody there!

04/23/2024

Mark your calendars! This exciting event is coming up very soon and we are excited to see all the friendly faces in-person and virtually cheering our almost-graduated BCIT students! 🥳

More info below.

04/20/2024

OPC is delighted to announce our participation at Canadian Physiotherapy Association/Association canadienne de physiothérapie Congress 2024 in Vancouver, BC, from April 25-27, hosted at the Sheraton Wall Centre. We're eager to engage with colleagues nationwide, learn, and be inspired! Look out for us in the exhibit hall alongside Prosthetics and Orthotics Association of British Columbia - POABC, whom we thank for coordinating this invaluable opportunity. We are excited to engage in discussions about Orthotics and Prosthetics initiatives and opportunities in Canada. We anticipate insightful exchanges with attendees and exhibitors alike. See you there!

04/12/2024

Did you know we have several helpful resources about life as an amputee? 💡

Whether you, a friend, or a family member is facing or living with amputation, The War Amps can provide support, encouragement, and information.

Bookmark our resources here:
https://waramps.ca/ways-we-help/living-with-amputation/

04/01/2024

Just 1 month left to register at special early bird pricing!

Register now for the 2024 OPC National Conference: Shaping the Future and join us in beautiful & charming Fredericton, New Brunswick to explore the forefront of Orthotics and Prosthetics.

Learn more about this year's conference and register now ➡ https://buff.ly/3PmFXLB