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- Orthotics, Prosthetics & Rehabilitation Conference (OPRC) 2026
Research Seminar Series: P&O Care for Kids
The OPC-ISPO Canada Joint Research Committee welcomes members back to our Research Seminar Series. This newly introduced series highlights recent developments in Canadian prosthetics and orthotics research. Participants will be provided the opportunity to engage with emerging research in our field, share ideas with colleagues, and foster the growth of professional knowledge and practice. The theme of the April session will be Prosthetic & Orthotic Care for Kids.
OPC Members will receive 1.0 MCE credits for attending this exciting event! All participants will receive the Zoom information once registered.
When: April 16th, 2026, 3:00-4:15 PM ET (Virtual)
Where: This event will be offered virtually only.
Presenters:
Foot orthosis design for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth and impact on gait.
Mélissa Martel, PT, M.Sc
Doctoral candidate in Rehabilitation Sciences
Université de Montréal
Centre de réadaptation Marie-Enfant, CHU Sainte-Justine
Martel M, Parent A, Émond M, Rivet N, Fortin C, Ballaz L. Foot orthosis design for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth and impact on gait. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2025 Oct 1;49(5):485-493.
‘It’s more than just a running leg’: a qualitative study of running-specific prosthesis use by children and youth with lower limb absence.
Dr. Jan Andrysek, PhD, PEng
Senior Scientist, Bloorview Research Institute at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Professor, Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto
Dr. Virginia Wright, BSc(PT), MSc, PhD
Senior Scientist, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto
Hadj-Moussa F, Zahid HB, Wright FV, Kelland K, Andrysek J. ‘It’s more than just a running leg’: a qualitative study of running-specific prosthesis use by children and youth with lower limb absence. Disability and Rehabilitation. 2022 Nov 6;44(23):7190-8.
Moderator: Brittany Pousett, CP(c), MSc
Format:
Presenters will be allocated 25 minutes each. Registered participants will be provided the articles two weeks prior to the event with the expectation that they read the paper in advance and come prepared to discuss it. The presenter will have 5-10 minutes to present their paper and the remaining 15-20 minutes will be a moderated Q&A session between the participants and the presenter. This is a virtual event only, there is no in person option.
To register for this virtual event, please click the link below to visit the events page of the OPC website. All members must be registered through this link to be eligible to receive 1.0 MCE credits for attendance to the event.
For any questions, please reach out to programs@opcanada.ca.
Orthotics, Prosthetics & Rehabilitation Conference (OPRC) 2026
Register Here: https://opcanada.ca/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1994964&group=
Dates: Thursday, August 6 – Saturday, August 8, 2026
(Opening Reception on Wednesday, August 5)
Venue: Le Westin Montréal, Montréal, Quebec
What to expect:
- Inspiring clinical and research presentations from Canadian and international experts
- Engaging workshops offering practical, hands-on learning opportunities
- A dynamic tradeshow highlighting the latest technologies and innovations
- Valuable networking with colleagues and leaders across the global orthotics and prosthetics community
Early-Bird Savings
Register by April 10, 2026, to take advantage of early-bird pricing on full conference registration, and secure your spot before rates increase.
Member Discounts
As a part of our celebration of collaboration and in honor of our host city, Montreal, members of OPC, ISPO Canada, and AOPQ will enjoy exclusive discounted rates for this year’s conference.
Ticket Prices
Full Conference member price: $1050 $850 – Early-bird price!
Full Conference non-member price: $1390 $1190 – Early-bird price!
Please find all hotel booking information here: Book your group rate for OPRC 2026
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